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DRUG ALERT
Class 2 medicines recallPharmacy and wholesaler level recall
| 26 August 2009 | EL (09)A/24 | Our ref: MDR 38-08/09 |
Dear Healthcare Professional,
Chemidex Pharma Ltd
Dexamethasone 500 microgram Tablets in Essential Generics livery
| Batch Number | Expiry Date | Pack Size | First Distributed |
| 9334 | 01/12 | 28 | 05/03/2009 |
| 9336 | 01/12 | 28 | 12/06/2009 |
Chemidex Pharma Ltd, the marketing authorisation holder, is recalling all remaining stock of the above batches which are in Essential Generics livery. The recall is due to concerns with analytical data from ongoing stability testing.
All unused stock of the above batches should be quarantined and returned for credit. For stock return enquiries please contact Movianto Customer Care on 01234 248632 or customercare.uk@movianto.com
For medical information enquiries please call Chemidex Pharma Ltd on 01784 477167.
Recipients of this Drug Alert are requested to bring this to the attention of relevant professionals by copy of this letter. Primary Care Trusts are requested to copy this letter to relevant clinics, General Practitioners and Community Pharmacists.
Yours faithfully
Ian Holloway
MHRA DMRC Manager
MHRA Distribution (further recipients by cascade):
Regional Contacts for NHS Trusts and Provider Units
Chief Pharmacists: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Prison Health Policy Unit (DH)
Chief Pharmacists: Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Isle of Man, Gibraltar
Special Hospitals
Healthcare Commission for distribution to Independent Health Care Establishments
Primary Care Trusts (England)
Class 2 Drug Alert (Action within 48 hours): Chemidex Pharma Ltd - Dexamethasone 500 microgram - EL (09)A/24 
