RecallClass 2 · Action within 48 hours
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Bristol Laboratories Limited, Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250 mg/5ml Sugar free Oral Solution BP, EL(26)A/33
Read and act on the official notice on GOV.UK
Class 2 recall — Action within 48 hours.
The MHRA uses Class 2 when:
The defect may cause mistreatment or harm to the patient, but it is not life-threatening or serious.
What all four recall classes mean
| Class | Action | The MHRA's definition |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Immediate action | The defect presents a risk of death or disability. |
| Class 2 this recall | 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.
The MHRA's summary
Bristol Laboratories Limited is recalling one batch (7124002) of Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250 mg/5 ml Oral Solution Sugar Free due to product labelling issues.
Affected batches
As listed by the MHRA, exactly as published. Always check against the GOV.UK notice before acting.
| Batch number | Expiry | Pack size | First distributed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250 mg/5ml Sugar free Oral Solution BP | |||
| 7124002 | 11/2026 | 100ml | 29 April 2026 |
MHRA's audience tags: Dispensing GP practices, Pharmacy