Recall of Human Rabies Immunoglobulin by Bio Products Laboratory Limited

Source: MHRA · National

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Bio Products Laboratory Limited is recalling one batch of Human Rabies Immunoglobulin due to a stability failure and reduced potency.

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This notice was issued by MHRA on March 30, 2026 and geographically references National. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Medicine Alerts - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

Bio Products Laboratory Limited is recalling one batch of Human Rabies Immunoglobulin following a stability failure, which has resulted in a reduction in potency of the product.

Which Products Are Affected

The affected product is Human Rabies Immunoglobulin 500IU solution for Injection from one specific batch, identified as EL(26)A/18. No model numbers, UPCs, quantities beyond one batch, or date ranges are specified in the alert.

What You Should Do

Consumers should stop using the affected batch and contact Bio Products Laboratory Limited for further instructions, as per the recall notice.

Why This Matters

This recall is significant because the reduced potency could compromise the effectiveness of the immunoglobulin in providing protection against rabies, potentially posing a serious health risk.

Source

This information is from the MHRA alert at https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-bio-products-laboratory-limited-rabies-human-normal-immunoglobulin-500iu-solution-for-injection-el-26-a-slash-18.

Original source: MHRA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this MHRA medicine alert.

What is this MHRA medicine alert about?
Bio Products Laboratory Limited is recalling one batch of Human Rabies Immunoglobulin due to a stability failure and reduced potency.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by MHRA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects National. Check with MHRA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Medicine Alerts updates?
Browse the full Medicine Alerts feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/recalls/medicine/ for the latest updates from MHRA and other agencies.