Archive for MHRA Updates
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Altan Pharma Limited, Phenylephrine 0.08 mg/ml – solution for injection/infusion, EL(22)A/29
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 16th June 2022 Altan Pharma Limited have identified an error relating to the product packaging. The incorrect concentration of phenylephrine base is provided on the overwrapping...
Company led medicines recall: PCCA Limited, Ketamine 50mg in 5ml Oral Solution and Ketamine 100mg in 5ml Oral Solution (unlicensed medicines), CLMR (22)A/04
Source: MHR / Gov.uk PCCA Limited have been made aware of an issue with the appearance of Ketamine 50mg in 5ml Oral Solution and Ketamine 100mg in 5ml Oral Solution....
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Bristol Laboratories Limited, Phenobarbital 60 mg Tablets, EL(22)A/28
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 13.6.22 Bristol Laboratories Limited are recalling a batch of this product as a precautionary measure due to low dissolution test results reported during ongoing stability studies....
Shortage of Hydrocortisone 2.5mg muco-adhesive buccal tablets
Source: SPS 6th June 2022 Medicines affected Medicines Supply Notification Number: MSN/2022/054 Medicine ...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: OxyContin 20 mg prolonged release tablets, EL (22)A/27
Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk 1st June 2022 Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited have identified an error relating to the Braille printed on the cartons. The Braille message on the Oxycontin 20mg prolonged release...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: OxyContin 20 mg prolonged release tablets, EL (22)A/27
Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited have identified an error relating to the Braille printed on the cartons. The Braille message on the Oxycontin 20mg prolonged release tablets incorrectly states...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Esomeprazole 40mg Powder for Solution for Injection/Infusion, EL (22)A/26
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 31.5.22 DEMO SA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY has informed us that the Product Code/GTIN (PC) number found on the above batch is incorrect. The GTIN number that should...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Quadrant Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Mefenamic Acid 500mg film coated tablets, EL (22)A/23
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 17.5.22 Quadrant Pharmaceuticals Ltd are recalling a specific batch of Mefenamic Acid 500mg Film-Coated Tablets as a precautionary measure, due to observations of a defective layer...
Shortage of Estradiol (Sandrena) 1mg gel sachets-Medicines Supply Tool update
Source: SPS.nhs.uk * 16th May 22 Status: Supply returning Impact tier: 1 · Low impact Shortage start: – Anticipated re-supply date: 31 May 2022 BNF chapters: 07 – Obstetrics, Gynae & Urinary...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd, Zovirax I.V. 500 mg, EL (22)A/22
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 9.5.22 GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd have informed the MHRA that an incorrect version of the Summary of Product Characteristics section 4.2 and the Patient Information Leaflet is...
Health Secretary meets with HRT suppliers to resolve supply issues
Source: Department of Health and Social Care, Maria Caulfield MP, and The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MPPublished5 May 2022 Urgent action continues to be taken to ensure women across the UK...
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Pfizer Limited, Accupro 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg film-coated tablets, EL(22)A/21
Source: MHRA 5.5.22 Pfizer Limited are recalling all batches of Accupro 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg film-coated tablets as a precautionary measure MDR number MDR 009-03/22 Company name Pfizer Limited Product...