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Althea THC18

Published: December 20, 2021Recall ID: f90a4f5a-f844-4169-b554-b8e79f2280e5Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: The level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in this batch is too low and outside of the labelled concentration. Hazards: 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 to 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.

Affected Products

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.

Additional Source Details

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Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/althea-thc18
Pub DateMon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Overview

  • Risk LevelPharmacy and medical products
  • DistributionAustralia
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