RecallClass 4 · Caution in use

Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Clobazam Martindale Pharma 5 mg/5 mL and 10 mg/5 mL Oral Suspension 150ml, EL(26)A/38

Issued 17 Sep 2026 · EL(26)A/38 · Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Read and act on the official notice on GOV.UK

Class 4 recall — Caution in use. The MHRA uses Class 4 when: Usually minor defects in packaging or other printed materials.
What all four recall classes mean
ClassActionThe MHRA's definition
Class 1Immediate actionThe defect presents a risk of death or disability.
Class 2Action within 48 hoursThe defect may cause mistreatment or harm to the patient, but it is not life-threatening or serious.
Class 3Action within 5 daysThe defect is unlikely to cause harm to the patient.
Class 4 this recallCaution in useUsually 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

Martindale Pharmaceuticals has informed the MHRA of an error with the linear barcode of some batches of Clobazam 5mg/5mL and 10mg/5mL Oral Suspension 150mL.

Affected batches

As listed by the MHRA, exactly as published. Always check against the GOV.UK notice before acting.

Batch numberExpiryPack sizeFirst distributed
Clobazam Martindale Pharma 5 mg/5 mL Oral Suspension 150ml
016285805/2028118/08/2026
016360507/2028114/09/2026
Clobazam Martindale Pharma 10 mg/5 mL Oral Suspension 150ml
016385807/2028114/09/2026

MHRA's audience tags: Dispensing GP practices, Pharmacy

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