MHRA Class 3 Medicines Recall: Tamoxifen 20mg Film-Coated Tablets (Wockhardt UK Ltd)
MHRA Class 3 Medicines Recall: Tamoxifen 20mg Film-Coated Tablets (Wockhardt UK Ltd)
Drug Alert Number: EL(25)A/31
Date issued: 30 June 2025
Wockhardt UK Limited is recalling the above batch as a precautionary measure following the identification of a dissolution failure during stability testing.
DMRC reference number:DMRC-35980389
Medicine Details
Product name: Tamoxifen 20mg Film-Coated Tablets (PL: 29831/0195)
Active ingredient: Tamoxifen citrate
SNOMED code: 659711000001107
Affected Lot Batch Numbers:
| Batch No. | Expiry Date | Pack Size | First Distributed |
| HZ10030 | 30/04/2027 | 30 | 22/08/2024 |
Background
Wockhardt UK Limited is recalling the above batch as a precautionary measure following the identification of a dissolution failure during stability testing.
Advice for healthcare professionals
Stop supplying the above batch immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier’s approved process.
View full alert here.
Advice for patients
Patients should continue to take medicines as prescribed by your healthcare professional. The recall is being actioned at the pharmacy and wholesaler level as a precautionary measure. No complaints of harm or lack of efficacy have been received from patients regarding this batch.
Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication, should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Additional Information
For medical information enquiries please email drug.safety@wockhardt.co.uk, or telephone 01978 661261 and ask for ‘drug safety’.
For stock control enquiries please email group_uk_csu@wockhardt.co.uk, or telephone 01978 661261and ask for ‘customer services’.
