Class 2 Medicines Recall: Mercaptopurine 50mg Tablets, Aspen Pharma Trading Limited, El (25)a/23
Recall Summary Aspen Pharma Trading Limited is recalling a specific batch of Mercaptopurine 50mg tablets in the United Kingdom because of microbial contamination found in some packs. Healthcare professionals noticed discolored tablets when opening the packs, prompting the precautionary recall. This is a Class II recall, meaning there is potential for adverse health effects.
- Recalling firm
- Mercaptopurine 50mg Tablets
- Reason
- Aspen Pharma Trading Limited is recalling a specific batch of Mercaptopurine 50mg tablets as a precautionary measure due to microbial contamination following a small number of complaints of discoloured tablets within the packs, identified when the packs have been opened by healthcare professionals.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- drug recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-05-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
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