News » MHRA alert » Alert: Blumont chloramphenicol 1% w/w eye ointment
May 9th 2025
Blumont Pharma Limited has informed the MHRA of an error with the European Article Number (EAN) barcode for cartons in one batch of chloramphenicol 1% w/w eye ointment (POM version only).
The affected batch is
| Batch No. | Expiry Date | Pack Size | First Distributed |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0233 | 03/2029 | 4g tube | 25.04.2025 |
Product quality of the chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment (POM) is not impacted by the barcode defect so the batch is not being recalled.
Manual dispensing is unaffected. However, in robotic or automated dispensing or stocking systems, the barcode on the defective packs will identify chloramphenicol 0.5% eye drops 10ml (POM).
No action is needed from patients.
