Actavis recalls paracetamol batch over blister pack safety concerns

Drug recall Actavis UK has recalled a batch of its 500mg paracetamol tablets from wholesalers, pharmacies and clinics after discovering that “incorrect blister...
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Dorothy Drury, Locum pharmacist
Posted on 15 August 2012.
May I just check the above information, are they 30 or 32 tablet packs?
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Posted on 16/08/12 09:52 in reply to Dorothy Drury.
Hi Dorothy, Actavis's customer services team has just confirmed the MHRA's information above that the packs are 30s. Hope that helps.
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Dorothy Drury, Locum pharmacist
Posted on 17/08/12 20:59 in reply to Jennifer Richardson.
Thank you, as they do pack 30's, 32's and 100's.
The other pack sizes must have better childproof packaging and not be affected.
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