Product description

Althea THC18

Batch 210817

Expiry: Aug 2022

Product supplied via the TGA Special Access Scheme

Althea THC18 is medicinal cannabis that can be used in the treatment of epilepsy, nausea, chronic pain and multiple sclerosis.

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Reason the product is recalled

The level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in this batch is too low and outside of the labelled concentration.

The hazards to consumers

If the level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is too low, patients may receive a lower dose than prescribed and may find the product less effective, increasing the risk of serious health complications.

What consumers should do

Consumers who have been provided affected product will be contacted to arrange for the return and replacement of the product.

For more information, consumers should contact Althea Company Customer Care on 1300 702 020.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Pharmacies in NSW and QLD

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

New South Wales
Queensland

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2021/19324 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Therapeutic Goods Administration if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.