Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Hikma Farmacêutica, Gemcitabine 2g/52.6ml Concentrate For Solution For Infusion, El(25)a/43

Hikma Farmacêutica is recalling batch CB0033 of Gemcitabine 2g/52.6ml concentrate for solution for infusion in the United Kingdom because the patient information leaflet included with the product is missing information about serious skin reactions as a potential side effect. The defect affects the printed information provided to patients, not the medicine itself.

Recalling firm
Hikma Farmacêutica
Reason
Hikma Farmacêutica (Portugal) S.A has informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) contained within batch CB0033 of Gemcitabine 2g/52.6ml concentrate for solution for infusion does not contain the side effects of serious skin reactions.
Classification
Class III
Category
drug recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Recall date
2025-09-04
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1c87bfe3-197a-43a0-b788-cb724175c6d0