Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Chloramphenicol 1% W/w Eye Ointment, Blumont Pharma Limited, El(25)a/20

Summary Blumont Pharma Limited is recalling certain batches of Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment (prescription version only) distributed in the United Kingdom because the barcodes on the cartons contain incorrect European Article Numbers (EANs). The affected batches are listed in the official recall notice. This is a Class III recall affecting a prescription eye medication.

Recalling firm
Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment
Reason
Blumont Pharma Limited has informed the MHRA of an error with the European Article Number (EAN) barcode on the cartons of the batch of Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment (POM version only) in the below table.
Classification
Class III
Category
drug recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Recall date
2025-05-08
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/1de541df-e141-42bc-88d8-22b63a3f3fc3