Varilrix

GIF decision: Marketing suspension

What does this decision mean?

  • Wstrzymanie w obrocie — The product has been temporarily suspended from circulation — sales are paused pending clarification, but it is not a full market recall.

The decision indicates the occurrence of a threat to public health and a real risk to patients’ health and life, considered by the authority as obvious. Potential effects: serious adverse reactions, risk to patients’ health and life.

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Varilrix
Risk Level
Critical
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals S.A. z siedzibą w Belgii
Batch Number
A70CD868B
Notice Date
02.06.2025
View official statement
Source: GIF view the official alert

What to do if you have this product?

A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.

  1. 1

    Do not eat or use the product

    Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.

  2. 2

    Check the batch number and expiry date

    Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.

  3. 3

    Return it to the shop

    You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.

  4. 4

    Get help and report it

    If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.

General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.

Important Information

What You Should Know

Recommendations

Do not use the vaccine from batch A70CD868B. Patients and healthcare facilities should check the batch number of any product they hold, not administer it and return it to a pharmacy or physician; if t...

Actions Taken

Distribution of Varilrix batch A70CD868B was suspended throughout the country and the decision was given immediate enforceability; the marketing authorisation holder was obliged to promptly undertake ...

Need Help?

If you feel unwell after consuming this product, contact your doctor or call the poison control center.

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