Teva UK Ltd

Prednisolone EC 2.5mg and 5mg Tablets in blister packs

(Prednisolone)

PL 00289/0775

PL 00289/0776

Strength        Batch Number       Expiry Date       Blister Pack Size       First Distributed

2.5mg                 69894                     Dec 2013                        28                   Oct 2011

5mg                    80077                     Jan 2014                        28                   Oct 2011 

5mg                    80057                      Jan 2014                       28                   Oct 2011
5mg                    69896                      Feb 2014                       28                  Nov 2011

Teva UK Limited is recalling all remaining stock of the above batches from hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and wholesalers. Elevated levels of related substances have been detected early in the shelf-life during routine stability testing. Only blister packs are affected and additional material has been supplied in pots and this is not included in the scope of this recall notice.

Any remaining stock of the batches listed above should be quarantined and returned to the original supplier for credit. For enquiries related to stock returns please call 0800 590502.

For medical information enquiries, please call 0207 540 7117 or e mail medinfo@tevauk.com

Recipients of this Drug Alert should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this letter. Primary Care Trusts are asked to forward this to relevant clinics, General Practitioners and Community Pharmacists.