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
Description
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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