Update to previous Drug Watch report of 18 February 2012
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have been advised by Special Products Ltd that they plan to distribute five batches of Epistatus (buccal midazolam) with the original 1.0ml syringe. The expected distribution dates are April, May, June and July 2012. There will be no further supply of Epistatus with the 1.5ml syringe.
You will be able to recognise the new packs as there will be an over-label stating ‘This pack contains the original 1ml syringe’.
Special Prodcuts Ltd are asking that people use the syringe graduations, and not rely on the plunger stop. This is because relying on the plunger stop has caused problems in the past. Your doctor, epilepsy nurse, or pharmacist should be able to give you further information and help with this.