Eaststone Limited have informed MHRA that the
formula they have used to manufacture all
batches of quetiapine oral suspension products is
incorrect. The active content is twice the amount
that it should be which could lead to overdosing.
Eaststone Limited have clarified that a total of 166
units/bottles were manufactured between 26
October 2025 and 26 January 2026 and
distributed to healthcare customers. The
remainder of bottles have been quarantined and
will not be supplied. This notification includes
batches that have expired. Eaststone Limited
have confirmed that they can trace supply to all
healthcare customers who have been supplied
with the impacted products.
Any patients who have taken batches, including
both expired and non-expired should be reviewed.
Patients should be advised not to stop any
treatments without consulting their relevant
healthcare professional and a treatment
review should be initiated as soon as
possible.
This National Patient Safety Alert provides further background, clinical information and actions for providers.