MHRA alert Archives | Dispensing Doctors' Association

July 20th 2023

Diltiazem HCl 2% cream recall

Consistency problems Quantum Pharmaceutical is recalling three batches of diltiazem HCl 2% cream [unlicensed medicine] The affected batches are: Product name Batch number Expiry date Pack size Date first distributed Diltiazem HC

July 20th 2023

GLP-1 RA safety alert

Off-label prescribing is "strongly discouraged" MHRA has issued a patient safety alert for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), which are in short supply until at least mid-2024. The alert strongly discourage the off-label use of

July 14th 2023

Sabril, Sereflo Ciphaler, Kelhale, Icatibant, Grepid safety notices

Two recalls; four alerts Aventis Pharma Limited (t/a Sanofi) is recalling five batches of two lines of Sabril (vigabatrin) The affected batches are: Sabril 500 mg film-coated tablets Batch number Expiry date Pack size First distributed

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July 11th 2023

Tillomed labetalol recall

Incorrect foil information Tillomed Laboratories Limited is recalling one batch of Labetalol 200mg Tablets due to an error on the foil blister packaging. The affected batch is Batch number Expiry date Pack size First distributed

July 6th 2023

Sildenafil 100mg alert; dacarbazine powder recall

Safety alerts Strandhaven Limited T/A Somex Pharma has advised of a printing error affecting one batch of Sildenafil 100mg Film-coated Tablets. The affected batch is Batch No Expiry Date Pack Size First Distributed ET22028 02/20

May 25th 2023

Metronidazole 200 mg/5 ml oral suspension alert

Leaking caps Drugsrus Limited / Dawa Limited is advising of leaking caps affecting three batches of metronidazole 200 mg/5 ml oral suspension. The affected batches are: Batch No Expiry Date Pack Size First Distributed C20070 03/

May 23rd 2023

Buccolam 10mg Oromucosal solution alert

Incorrect PIL Orifarm UK Limited has advised of an incorrect PIL for Buccolam 10mg oromucosal solution (midazolam hydrochloride). The affected batch is Batch No Expiry Date Pack Size First Distributed 620903600 08/2024 4 pre-fi