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Type of Product Medicine
TGA Recall Reference RC-2017-RN-00709-1
Product Name/Description Valium 5mg tablets

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AUST R: 48566
Recall Action Level Consumer
Recall Action Classification Class I
Recall Action Commencement Date 26/05/2017
Responsible Entity Roche Products Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue A tampering issue has occurred where strips of other medications have been substituted for strips of Valium in one batch of Valium 5mg tablets.

No reports of patient harm have been received to date.
Recall Action Recall
Recall Action Instructions Consumer level Recall. For more information please see:

https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/valium-diazepam-5-mg-tablets-50-tablet-blister-packs
https://www.tga.gov.au/media-release/valium-tablets-recalled-because-suspected-tampering

Given this is likely to be an evolving issue please monitor the TGA website for updates.

This action has been closed out on the 16/11/2018.
Contact Information 1800 233 950 - Roche Medical Information