Class 3 Medicines Recall: Advanz Pharma, Carbimazole 10mg and 15mg tablets, EL (21)A/13
Advanz Pharma is recalling batches of carbimazole tablets due to an out of specification observation for tablet appearance of samples during routine stability testing.
PL Number(s)
PL 20072/0244
PL 20072/0245
MDR Number
MDR 359-04/21
Company Name
Advanz Pharma
Product description
Carbimazole 10mg Tablets PL 20072/0244
Batch number Expiry date Pack size First distributed
120963 September 21 1 x100 20 May 2020
121025 September 21 1 x100 19 January 2021
Carbimazole 15mg Tablets PL 20072/0245
Batch number Expiry date Pack size First distributed
120967 September 21 1 x100 26 June 2020
121028 September 21 1 x100 27 May 2020
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: carbimazole
Brief description of the problem
Advanz Pharma is recalling the above batches of carbimazole tablets as a precautionary measure, due to an out of specification observation for tablet appearance of samples during routine stability testing. Based on the investigation performed, the observed defect was related to oxidation of the excipient red iron oxide on the surface of the tablets, due to a lack of proper mixing during the manufacturing process. There is no safety or efficacy issues as a result of this observation.
Advice for healthcare professionals
Stop supplying the above batches immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.
Further Information
For more information or medical information queries please contact +44 (0) 8700 70 30 33 , or email medicalinformation@advanzpharma.com.
Recipients of this Medicines Recall should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this notice. NHS regional teams are asked to forward this to community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information.
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Class 3 Medicines Recall: Advanz Pharma, Carbimazole 10mg and 15mg tablets, EL (21)A/13
Published 20 May 2021
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I suggest you follow the link and then the advice given if you have any of these batches of Advanz Carbimazole. It does not sound a particularly serious issue but best be safe.
