The HPRA have advised that one batch of Eldepryl 5 mg Tablets, PA1327/003/001, (Batch Number 2166322, Expiry Date 07/2026) is being recalled with immediate effect.
The recall is going to pharmacy level. The reason for the recall is an out of specification result for assay, obtained during stability testing of the batch.
You are requested to take the following actions:
- Immediately identify and quarantine any units of this batch which you have in your pharmacy. For hospital pharmacists, this includes stock on wards, in clinics and at any other relevant locations within your hospital.
- Return quarantined units to your supplier, indicating that they are being returned as a result of this recall action.
- If you have supplied units of this batch to any other pharmacy, clinic, or other such establishment, please forward a copy of the recall letter to them, and request they quarantine and return any unused units to you.
A copy of the recall letter can be downloaded here.