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Publication #7674
Reference
Drug alert 32/2022
Name
Drug alert - No. EL 2022 A/32 caution in use class 4 medicines defect Information Omega Pharma Limited, [Niquitin 14mg Clear Patch (14 patches)]
Categories
Scottish Government
Drug Alerts
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
SCOTLAND
DRUG THERAPY
PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
Description
Omega Pharma Limited have identified an error relating to the product packaging. In the ‘Ingredients’ section on the base of the carton, the patch dosage is stated as providing 21mg of nicotine per day. The correct dosage is 14mg per day. The other dosage indications on the carton, the sachets, PIL and SmPC are correct. There is no issue with the product quality and the batch is not being recalled.
Contact Name
Grace Jamieson
Contact Email
Contact Address
Scottish Government<br> St Andrew’s House<br> Regent Road<br> Edinburgh EH1 3DG.
Contact Phone
Created
2022-07-20 00:00:00
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