The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has recalled three batches of Diltiazem HCl 2% Cream as a precautionary measure after a change in the product’s appearance affecting the thickness of the cream was discovered.

Community Pharmacy England, who reported the recall, said the affected batches of the product, manufactured by Quantum Pharmaceutical, had “a reduced viscosity and more closely resembles a lotion than a cream.”

Pharmacists were advised to stop supplying the batches immediately, quarantine all remaining stock and liaise with Quantum Pharmaceutical on how to return the affected batches numbered M1402497, M1402574 and M1402680.

CPE said: “Patients using this product may experience issues with the application of the cream due to its consistency. However, this does not appear to have affected the product’s efficacy or pose a risk to patient safety.”