MPS 2491 MMS 1838

D R U G A L E R T CLASS 4 MEDICINES DEFECT INFORMATION

Caution in Use Distribute to Pharmacy and Wholesaler Level

Dear Healthcare Professional

Focus Pharmaceuticals Oral Solution 20 mg per mL PL 20046/0301 100 mg capsules PL 20046/0290 Nefopam Hydrochloride 30 mg Film Coated Tablets PL 20046/0296 10 mg tablets PL 20046/0304 Nortriptyline 25 mg tablets PL 20046/0305 Nortriptyline 50 mg tablets PL 20046/0306 20 mg tablets PL 20046/0286 Dicycloverine 10 mg per 5 mL Oral Solution PL 20046/0287

Product name Batch Expiry Pack Size First Number Date Distributed Pregabalin Oral Solution 20 mg per 51708 Jun 2019 2 x 250 mL 20 Aug 2017 mL bottles Trazodone 100 mg capsules TAS1A75 Dec 2019 1 x 56 11 Jun 2017 Capsules Nefopam Hydrochloride 30 mg Film 16080B1 Mar 2018 1 x 90 Tablets 12 Jun 2016 Coated Tablets Nefopam Hydrochloride 30 mg Film 16081B1 Mar 2018 1 x 90 Tablets 19 Jun 2016 Coated Tablets Nefopam Hydrochloride 30 mg Film 16154B1 Jun 2018 1 x 90 Tablets 6 Sept 2016 Coated Tablets Nefopam Hydrochloride 30 mg Film 16155B1 Jun 2018 1 x 90 Tablets 30 Sept 2016 Coated Tablets Nefopam Hydrochloride 30 mg Film 16156B1 Jun 2018 1 x 90 Tablets 30 Sept 2016 Coated Tablets Nefopam Hydrochloride 30 mg Film 16227B1 Aug 2018 1 x 90 Tablets 20 Feb 2017 Coated Tablets Nefopam Hydrochloride 30 mg Film 17081B1 Mar 2019 1 x 90 Tablets 13 Aug 2017 Coated Tablets Nefopam Hydrochloride 30 mg Film 17082B1 Mar 2019 1 x 90 Tablets 14 Aug 2017 Coated Tablets Nortriptyline 10 mg tablets 51702 Jan 2020 1 x 30 tablets 8 Aug 2017 Nortriptyline 25 mg tablets 51608A Jul 2019 1 x 100 tablets 12 Mar 2017 Nortriptyline 25 mg tablets 51609 Jul 2019 1 x 100 tablets 2 Jun 2017 Nortriptyline 50 mg tablets 51610 Jan 2019 1 x 30 tablets 27 Feb 2017 Dicycloverine 20 mg tablets DAP1K61 Oct 2018 1 x 84 Tablets 7 Aug 2017 MPS 2491 MMS 1838

Dicycloverine 10 mg per 5 mL Oral DAN1K61 Oct 2018 1 x 120 mL 29 Dec 2016 Solution Dicycloverine 10 mg per 5 mL Oral DAN2K61 Oct 2018 1 x 120 mL 29 Dec 2016 Solution Dicycloverine 10 mg per 5 mL Oral DAN3K61 Oct 2018 1 x 120 mL 14 Mar 2017 Solution

Focus Pharmaceuticals has identified an error with the barcodes on the cartons of the above batches of products. When scanned, the barcodes may identify the wrong product. The other product details on the carton, including the name, strength and pharmaceutical form of the medicine are correct.

Recipients of this drug alert are asked to remove affected stock from robotic or automated dispensing systems and to carry out manual dispensing, as appropriate. There is no risk to product quality as a result of this issue, therefore the above batches of products are not being recalled at this time.

For stock control queries please contact: 08708 877025 or [email protected]

For any medical information enquires please contact the Medical Information Department via e-mail [email protected] or telephone on 08700 703033

Recipients of this Drug Alert should bring it to the attention of relevant professionals by copy of this letter.

TO ALL CHEMISTS, DOCTORS ON THE LISTS Pharmaceutical Services Telephone No. 028 9536 3552 2 Franklin Street Fax No. 028 9536 3901 BELFAST BT2 8DQ 4th September 2017

Pharmaceutical website: http://www.hscbusiness.hscni.net