Levothyroxine 100mcg tablets – recall of Teva UK and Numark branded product
(Teva UK and Numark liveries) Remaining stock should be returned to wholesaler for credit – class 3 action within 5 days. (EL (12)A/13)
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Medicine recalls, drug alerts and medical device warnings from the MHRA. 609 listed.
Rabipur – potential problem packaging of syringes
(Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics GmbH) Potential problem with packaging of the syringes supplied with specific batches of Rabipur – class 4 caution in use. (EL (12)A/13)
Vigantoletten (1000 IU Colecalciferol) Tablets – reminder that tablets contain soya oil
(Merck Serono) Contraindicated for patients with allergies to soya oil - class 4 caution in use. (EL (14)A/15)
Dekristol (20,000 IU Colecalciferol) Capsules – contain arachis (peanut) oil
(MIBE GMBH) Contraindicated for patients with allergies to peanut oil - calls 5 caution in use. (EL (12)A/03)
Clopixol Conc Injection (500mg/ml) – cracked ampoules
(Lundbeck Limited) Reports of cracked ampoules and concerns about guaranteeing sterility – class 2 actions within 48 hours (EL (11)A/33)
Xigris 5 mg and 20 mg recall due to risk/benefit concerns
(Eli Lilly) Recall following clinical trial findings showing lack of efficacy and risk/benefit concerns – class 1 action now. (EL (14)A/15)
Nurofen Plus tablets containing rogue blister strips in additional 2 cartons
(Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Ltd) Recall of all unexpired stock of Nurofen Plus tablets in any pack size – class 1 action now. (EL(11)A/21)
Canesten Pessary – 2 batches have wrong patient information leaflet
(Bayer Consumer Care Division) Two batches inadvertently placed on the market containing patient information leaflet (PIL) for prescription only medicine (POM) product - class 4 caution in use. (EL(11)A/17)
Recall of Avandia 4mg, 8mg, Avandamet 1mg/500mg, 2mg/500mg, 2mg/1000mg, 4mg/1000mg
(GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)) Recall of all undispensed UK packs purchased through approved suppliers Alliance Healthcare and AAH Pharmaceuticals - class 3 action within 5 days. (EL(10)A/22)