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RECALL: Methotrexate 10mg tablets

Pfizer and Mayne Pharma are replacing the following batches of methotrexate tablets 10mg, which are round, with newer batches, which are torpedo shaped, at the request of the National Patient Safety Agency and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency:

· Pfizer methotrexate tablets 10mg, supplied as Maxtrex brand, expiry date October 2006 or earlier

· Mayne Pharma methotrexate tablets 10mg, expiry date October 2006 or earlier

This follows a report of an overdose caused by confusion owing to the availability of both shapes of tablet. Pharmacists in possession of in-date stock of these round tablets should contact the manufacturer directly to arrange for replacement stocks. Stock should not be returned to wholesalers. There is no need to recall the product from patients. Further details at www.mhra.gov.uk (PDF 120K)

Pfizer Ltd, Customer Services, IPC B002, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich CT13 9NJ (fax 01904 655885, e-mail: uk.customer.services@pfizer.com

Mayne Pharma Plc , Unit 1, Queensway, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 3RW (tel 01926 821022, fax 01926 821042).