Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicine Recall of Olworm Suspension Batch Number BPL123A
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has mandated the recall of Olworm (Albendazole 400mg/10ml) Suspension Batch Number BPL123A
Recall Reference Number: REC/2024/033
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail Level
Manufacturer: Biopharma Ltd, Kenya
Product name: Olworm Suspension
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Albendazole 400mg/10ml
Affected counties: All
Affected Batch
Batch Number | Date of Manufacture | Date of expiry | Pack Size |
BPL123A | 07/2023 | 06/2026 | 10 ml |
Brief description of the problem
The product is being recalled due to out of specfication results on pH, Total Aerobic Microbial Count and Total Combined Yeasts and Moulds Count.
Action for healthcare professionals
Quarantine all remaining stock and stop further distribution, sale, issuing or use of the above batch immediately. Await contact from Biopharma Ltd to arrange the return.
Action for patients and caregivers
No further action is required by patients as this is a Hospital Pharmacy/Retail level recall.
Further Information
For inquiries on consignments of the impacted batches please contact Biopharma Ltd at: info@biopharmaltd.com Tel: +254 717768794
You are advised to promptly report any case(s) of adverse events and suspected substandard and falsified products to the nearest healthcare facility or through the following channels:
- https://pv.pharmacyboardkenya.org/users/mpublic
- USSD code at *271#
- Email pv@ppb.go.ke or pms@ppb.go.ke
- Telephone No. 0795743049
- Mobile application: mPvERS both Android and iOS
For any further enquiries and feedback on the product recall, contact the post-marketing surveillance unit at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board via email at pms@ppb.go.ke
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Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicine Recall of Olworm Suspension Batch Number BPL123A