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Publication #6726
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Drug alert 02/2020
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Drug alert class 2 no 2 2020: medicines recall: action within 48 hours: Leo Laboratories Ltd T/A LEO Pharma Picato 150mcg/g and 500 mcg/g gel
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Scottish Government
Drug Alerts
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Scottish Government
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NHS
SCOTLAND
DRUGS
SAFETY
RISKS
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
DRUG THERAPY
PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
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LEO Laboratories Ltd (T/A LEO Pharma) is recalling all unexpired stock of 18 batches of Picato 150mcg/g and 500 mcg/g gel from pharmacies and wholesalers as a precautionary measure due to concerns on the possible risk of skin malignancy. The recall is a precautionary measure following the suspension of the marketing authorisation of Picato (ingenol mebutate), while investigations are ongoing.
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2020-01-27 00:00:00
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