Tesco Pharmacy has issued a precautionary product recall for a specific batch of medicine that was mistakenly packed with a different tablet
Tesco has announced a product recall of a specific batch of blood pressure medication from its pharmacy following a packaging blunder at its manufacturing facility. Tesco Pharmacy has issued the recall as a precautionary measure.
The product recall was announced by the supermarket’s pharmacy alongside the drug’s manufacturer, Crescent Pharma Limited. This action is being taken as a precaution after it emerged that a pack contained different medication, due to a packaging mistake.
The batch should have contained Ramipril 5mg capsules, but was instead filled with Amlodipine 5mg tablets, reports the Express. Customers who have bought the affected batch are being urged to stop taking them immediately.
The product batches affected include:
- Ramipril 5mg Capsules
- Batch GR164099
The supermarket confirmed that no other Ramipril 5mg capsules or products are impacted by the recall. Tesco said in a statement: “We understand that this news may cause concern and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.
“Both medications are used to treat high blood pressure, however because your body may not be used to a different type of medicine, your blood pressure may become lower than normal, and you may experience dizziness as a result of taking amlodipine.
“If you are unsure or have any questions, please seek advice from your pharmacy or other healthcare professionals responsible for your care. If you’ve already taken Amlodipine, please be reassured that there is a very low risk to your health.”
Tesco is urging shoppers to examine any packets of Ramipril 5mg for the batch code GR164099, which can be located on the outer packaging.
Anyone who has bought the affected product is being told not to take it. The affected item can be brought back to a Tesco Pharmacy for a complete refund.
Further details can be accessed on the government website notice: Class 2 Medicines Recall: Crescent Pharma Limited, Ramipril 5mg capsules, EL(26)A/11 – GOV.UK..
For additional assistance and guidance, shoppers should email [email protected]. For reporting adverse reactions email safety@crescentpharma. com or telephone 01217 901596.
Alternatively, you can also reach Tesco Customer Services through the contact us page, where you’ll discover various methods to get in touch.
