MHRA safety alerts and recalls
Every MHRA medicines recall, patient safety alert and Drug Safety Update, checked against GOV.UK every 2 hours from 07:00 to 19:00. Last checked 30 Oct, 19:00.
Pharmshark is not an official alerting route. Make sure your pharmacy receives alerts directly from the MHRA and through your organisation, and always act on the official GOV.UK notice.
Recalls needing action now
Class 1–3 recalls issued in the last 14 days and National Patient Safety Alerts issued in the last 30 days.
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RecallClass 2 · Action within 48 hoursClass 2 Medicines Recall: Accord-UK Ltd, Lercanidipine Hydrochloride 10mg Film-Coated Tablets, EL(26)A/45 Act on the official notice
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RecallClass 2 · Action within 48 hoursClass 2 Medicines Recall: Advanz Pharma Limited, Mynzepli 40 mg/mL solution for injection in pre-filled syringe, EL(26)A/44 Act on the official notice
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RecallClass 2 · Action within 48 hoursClass 2 Medicines Recall: Xeal Pharma, Clopidogrel Oral Liquids (all strengths), EL(26)A/43 Act on the official notice
What do the recall classes mean?
| Class | Action | The MHRA's definition |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Immediate action | The defect presents a risk of death or disability. |
| Class 2 | Action within 48 hours | The defect may cause mistreatment or harm to the patient, but it is not life-threatening or serious. |
| Class 3 | Action within 5 days | The defect is unlikely to cause harm to the patient. |
| Class 4 | Caution in use | Usually minor defects in packaging or other printed materials. |
A Class 1 recall usually comes with a National Patient Safety Alert. Source: MHRA, safety communications.
All alerts
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RecallClass 3 · Action within 5 days
Class 3 Medicines Recall: Zambon SpA, Emylif 50mg orodispersible film, EL(25)A/47
Zambon SpA is recalling an affected batch as a precautionary measure due to out of specification results for unknown impurities during ongoing stability testing.
GOV.UK notice Every medicines recall is shown.
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