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Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals has been contacted by regulatory authorities regarding the detection of genotoxic nitrosamine NOMA in ranitidine products. Based on the information received and correspondence with regulatory authorities, GSK made the decision to suspend the release, distribution and supply of all dose forms of ranitidine hydrochloride products to all markets, including India, as a precautionary action pending the outcome of ongoing tests and investigations.
Subsequently, Saraca Laboratories were notified by the European Directorate for V
Quality of Medicines that its certificate of suitability for ranitidine hydrochloride has been
suspended. The Company manufactures Ranitidine Hydrochloride IP Tablets 150 mg and
300 mg (Zinetac) using API from Saraca Laboratories and another supplier, SMS
Lifesciences India, for supply to Indian market.
Based on the information provided above and as a precautionary action, the Company has
made the decision to initiate a voluntary recall (pharmacy/retaillevel recall) of Zinetac Tablets
150 mg and 300 mg products manufactured in India using API sourced from Saraca
Laboratories. The product manufactured using API from SMS Lifesciences India
will not be recalled at this point of time. However, all such products will remain on hold
and they will not be released to the market while the Company will await the test results.
GSK is continuing with investigations into the potential source of the NOMA. These
investigations include continued engagement with our API suppliers. Patient safety remains
the Company's utmost priority and we are taking this issue very seriously.
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