Evotrox Oral Solution 25, 250, 100mcg per 5ml

Class 2 Drug Alert (Action Required Within 48 Hours): Evotrox 25, 50 and 100 micrograms/5ml Oral Solution by Kappin Limited - EL (12) A/27

Kappin Limited is recalling all remaining stock of the above products because variable stability data do not give an assurance of the product product quality. Recipients of this Drug Alert should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this letter. Primary care trusts are asked to forward this to relevant clinics and to general practioners and community pharmacists for information.

DMAA Containing Products

28 August 2012

UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has ruled that the popular DMAA containing sports supplement Jack3D is an unlicensed medicinal product and that it and all other DMAA containing products need to be removed from the UK market amid concerns of potential risks to public safety.

Epistatus, Midazolam 10mg in 1ml Buccal Liquid

Class 4 Drug Alert:
Midazolam 10mg in 1ml Buccal Liquid x 5ml (M11) - Unlicensed medicine made under Manufacturer's Specials Licence MS 124 - Special Product - EL (12) A/26

Summary:
Special Products Ltd have now made a final change to the syring, within the Epistatus packs, to one without a luer tip. The packs containing the new syringe will be distributed from September 2012.

Zovirax Suspension 200mg/5ml

Class 2 Drug Alert (Action Within 48 hours): Zovirax Suspension 200mg/5ml - GlaxoSmithKline UK - EL (12) A/25

GlaxoSmithKline UK are recalling multiple batches of 125ml bottles of the above product. This is due to incorrect dosing instructions on the Patient Information Leaflet advising patients to take half the recommended dose.

Class 2 Drug Alert for Paracetamol 500mg Tablets

Class 2 Drug Alert (Action Within 48 Hours) Paracetamol Tablets 500mg  - Actavis UK Ltd

Actavis UK Ltd are recalling all remaining packed stocks of 500mg Paracetamol Tablets to wholesaler, Pharmacy and Clinic level. This is due to the use of incorrect blister foil which fails to meet the specification for child resistance.