Common antibiotic used by 1.6m recalled with 'stop' warning

A common antibiotic recall has been issued after a paperwork error that regulators say could mislead patients. Flamingo Pharma UK Ltd told the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that certain packs of Flucloxacillin Capsules BP 500mg include an incorrect patient information leaflet (PIL) for Amoxicillin 500mg instead. The company said the number of impacted packs is low, but the recall is precautionary. Healthcare professionals are instructed to stop supplying the affected batch, quarantine remaining stock, and return it through approved processes. Patients are advised they may continue taking the capsules as prescribed because the quality of the capsules is not impacted by the defect, and no further action is required. The recall applies at pharmacy and wholesaler level for batch 1600636, expiring 31/08/2028, first distributed on May 19, 2026.