MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Paroxetine 40mg Film Coated Tablets (Crescent Pharma Limited)

Class 2 Medicines recall: Paroxetine 40mg Film Coated Tablets (Crescent Pharma Limited)

Drug alert number: EL (22) A/19

Date issued: 27th April 2022

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 2 medicines recall for:

Paroxetine 40mg Film Coated Tablets (Crescent Pharma Limited) PL 20416/0363

Crescent Pharma Limited are recalling a specific batch of Paroxetine 40mg Film Coated Tablets as a precautionary measure due to out of specification results for dissolution during routine stability testing.

Batch Number Expiry Date Pack Size First Distributed
06309 September 2023 30 tablets 19 February 2021

Advice for healthcare professionals

Stop supplying the above batches immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.

Full drug alert can be viewed here.

Company contacts for further information

For more information, medical or supply enquiries, please contact 01256 772730.

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