Boots recalls paracetamol over labelling error

Boots recalls paracetamol over labelling error

The High Street pharmacy chain Boots is asking customers to return packs of 500-milligram paracetamol tablets because a labelling error incorrectly states they are a different painkiller, aspirin. More than 110,000 packs, with the batch number 241005 and expiry date “12/2029” on the bottom, are affected. Customers can receive a full refund without a receipt. … Read more

Boots criticised over pill boxes for the elderly

Boots criticised over pill boxes for the elderly

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said in guidelines drawn up before the pandemic that there are benefits and disadvantages with use of the dosette boxes: “A multi-compartment compliance aid is one tool amongst many to help with medicines use but other interventions also exist, which as part of a person-centred and quality approach, must also … Read more