RecallClass 3 · Action within 5 days
Class 3 Medicines Recall: Flamingo Pharma UK Ltd, Flucloxacillin Capsules BP 500mg, EL(26)A/32
Read and act on the official notice on GOV.UK
Class 3 recall — Action within 5 days.
The MHRA uses Class 3 when:
The defect is unlikely to cause harm to the patient.
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 | Action within 48 hours | The defect may cause mistreatment or harm to the patient, but it is not life-threatening or serious. |
| Class 3 this recall | 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
Flamingo Pharma UK Ltd have informed the MHRA that certain packs of Flucloxacillin Capsules BP 500mg contain the incorrect PIL. The affected packs contain the PIL for Amoxicillin 500mg Capsules instead of the PIL for Flucloxacillin BP 500mg Capsules.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flucloxacillin Capsules BP 500mg | |||
| 1600636 | 31/08/2028 | 28 Capsules | 19/05/2026 |
MHRA's audience tags: Dispensing GP practices, Pharmacy