MHRA has published details of two recalls:
Methadone 5mg tablets from Martindale Pharma
| Batch number | Expiry date | Pack size | First distributed |
| 128319 | 09/2025 | 1 x50 tablets | May 2021 |
This is a precautionary measure due to the discolouration of the PVdC film in a small number of blister pockets.
Quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.
For more information please contact:
Stock control enquiries: [email protected]
Medical information enquiries: [email protected]
Ikervis and Verkazia (ciclosporin) SANTEN Oy (trading as Santen UK Limited). Affected batches:
IKERVIS 1 mg/mL eye drops
| Batch number | Expiry date | Pack size | First distributed |
| 8K38Q | 03/2022 | 30 X 0.3ML | 26 Sep 2019 |
| 4L41F | 09/2022 | 30 X 0.3ML | 15 Nov 2019 |
| 8L28C | 11/2022 | 30 X 0.3ML | 17 Sep 2020 |
VERKAZIA 1 mg/mL eye drops
| Batch number | Expiry date | Pack size | First distributed |
| 1L14P | 05/2022 | 120 x 0.3ml | 29 Jan 2021 |
| 4L40H | 09/2022 | 120 x 0.3ml | 06 May 2021 |
| 6L04J | 10/2022 | 120 x 0.3ml | 02 Jul 2021 |
Parallel Distributor: Orifarm A/S
IKERVIS 1 mg/mL eye drops
| Batch number | Parallel Distributor’s Batch Number | Expiry date | Pack size | First distributed |
| 6L03F | 6L03F | 10/2022 | 30 x 0.3ml | 9th December 2020 |
This is a precautionary measure due to detection of particles/crystals of ciclosporin, which may cause ocular irritation, eye pain and foreign body sensation.
Healthcare professionals are asked to quarantine all remaining stock and return it to the supplier.
For more information, please contact +44 (0)1727 615 110 or email [email protected]
For medical information queries, please contact 0345 075 4863 or email [email protected]
For supply queries, please contact AAH Customer services at 0344 561 8899