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ALLMERCAP mercaptopurine monohydrate 20 mg/mL oral liquid suspension bottle, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T A Link Pharmaceuticals, CON-1130

Product name
ALLMERCAP mercaptopurine monohydrate 20 mg/mL oral liquid suspension bottle
Sponsor name
Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T A Link Pharmaceuticals
Batches
All batches supplied from 13 July 2023 until 29 February 2024
Consent start
Consent no.
CON-1130
Standard
Paragraphs 8(1)(a) and 9(1)(a), Paragraphs 8(1)(b) and 9(1)(b), Subparagraph 8(1)(j)(iv)(A), Paragraph 9(3)(a), Paragraph 8(1)(i), Paragraph 10(4)(j), Subsection 11(5). of Therapeutic Goods Order No. 91 - Standard for labels of prescription and related medicines
Non-compliance with standard
The product(s) will be supplied in the UK approved packaging which has the following differences: the name Xaluprine in place of Allmercap; the active ingredient name is referred to as mercaptopurine instead of mecaptopurine monohydrate; the name and quantity of the active ingredient are not in a cohesive unit with the name of the medicine; the storage statement is not in the permitted format; the Schedule 1 substances aspartame and potassium sorbate are not expressed as required; the sponsors name and address are not included on the label and the name of the sponsor is not included on the bottle label
Conditions imposed
1. A 'Dear Healthcare Provider' letter identical to that provided to the Therapeutic Goods Administration on 7 July 2023  will be supplied with each affected batch describing the differences in the labels. 2. Sponsor details will be attached to the labels in such away as to not impact any other relevant information on the labels.
Therapeutic product type
Prescription medicines

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