Date:
29 March 2024
Page URL:
https://ntk.eastamb.nhs.uk/news/hydrocortisone-injection-recall-by-mhra-action-required.htm?pr=
A batch of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate injections, 100mg/1ml, has been recalled by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) after reports of discolouration. Manufacturer testing has shown that the discolouration is not a risk to patients.
Colleagues are asked please to check stocks on station and drug bags for:
Batch number: 039268
Expiry date: August 2017
If you find any of the affected batch, please pass it to a duty locality officer and then restock your supply.
Please read the full clinical update for more information, which is also available on the Clinical Manual app, and contact medicinemanagement@eastamb.nhs.uk if you have any questions.
Published 9th November, 2016