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Crescent Pharma is one of the UK’s largest independent generic pharmaceutical companies, supplying high-quality, cost-effective medicines through extensive manufacturing, distribution and R&D capabilities across the UK and internationally.
Crescent Pharma operates from offices, manufacturing sites and distribution centres across the UK, with additional R&D and international operations supporting our global supply network.
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The medicine should not be used after the last day of the month shown. For example, “04/2024” means the medicine expires on 30 April 2024.
A full list of ingredients can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet and on the product packaging. If unavailable, please speak to your pharmacist or healthcare professional.
In the event that you do not have the packaging, we advise you to consult either the healthcare professional who prescribed the medication or your pharmacist for assistance.
Our packaging is designed to improve medicine identification and help reduce dispensing errors through clear labelling, colour differentiation and regulatory approved design principles.
Colours are carefully selected to help distinguish different medicines and strengths, reducing the risk of confusion during dispensing.
Most cartons and patient leaflets are recyclable. Please ask your pharmacist how to safely dispose of medicine bottles, blister packs and unused medicines.
Contact your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional immediately. You can also report suspected side effects directly to Crescent Pharma using our online reporting form.
You can also report the side effect to Crescent Pharma by completing this form.
If you have any feedback, comments, or a complaints regarding any of our medications, we kindly request you to reach out to our Customer Services department.
Crescent Pharma supplies licensed wholesalers, pharmacies and healthcare providers. If your pharmacy does not stock a product, they may be able to order it for you.
Crescent Pharma do not supply medicine directly to patients.
Yes. You may request a Crescent Pharma product, although the final supply decision rests with your prescriber or pharmacist.
Crescent Pharma supplies licensed pharmaceutical organisations only. If you are interested in exploring a business opportunity with Crescent Pharma within the UK, we kindly request that you visit our Customers page for more detail.
Crescent Pharma already work with several key partners across the supply chain and value the strong relationships that we have in place. We are also keen to build our outreach and supplier base. If you are interested in exploring a business opportunity with Crescent Pharma, we kindly request that you visit our Suppliers page for more detail.
Interaction information is available within the Patient Information Leaflet and Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC). Your pharmacist or healthcare professional can also advise you.
Generic medicines contain the same active ingredient as the original branded medicine and meet the same rigorous standards of quality, safety and effectiveness.
Yes. Generic medicines must meet the same regulatory standards as branded medicines before they can be approved for use.
Medicines are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and distributed under Good Distribution Practice (GDP), with oversight from regulatory authorities including the MHRA.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/good-manufacturing-practice-and-good-distribution-practice
GSL medicines can be sold in general retail outlets, P medicines require pharmacist supervision, and POM medicines require a valid prescription from a healthcare professional.
The Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) is the official regulatory document that provides healthcare professionals with prescribing and safety information for a medicine.
Branded medicines are the original medicines developed under patent protection before generic versions become available.
No. Generic versions are only available once patents expire and a generic medicine has been successfully developed and approved.
Not always. They may differ in colour, size or shape, but they contain the same active ingredient and work in the same way.
Patents allow pharmaceutical innovators to protect their investment in developing new medicines before generic competition becomes available.
If your question is not covered in our FAQs, please contact the relevant Crescent Pharma team through our Contact Us page.
Yes. Crescent Pharmaceutical Group operates multiple MHRA approved manufacturing facilities across the UK producing tablets, capsules, liquids, creams, gels and other dosage forms.
Yes. Crescent Pharma supplies medicines across the NHS, hospitals, pharmacies and healthcare providers throughout the UK while supporting reliable medicine availability.
Our medicines are manufactured through a combination of MHRA approved UK facilities and carefully selected international manufacturing partners operating to recognised GMP standards.
No. Crescent Pharma supplies licensed healthcare organisations and does not sell medicines directly to members of the public.
Every medicine is manufactured, tested and distributed in accordance with strict GMP and GDP standards, supported by robust quality assurance and regulatory oversight.
Crescent Pharma invests in UK manufacturing, multiple distribution centres, dual sourcing strategies and strategic stockholding to help maintain a reliable supply of medicines.
Yes. Crescent Pharma supplies medicines to international markets through an expanding global network supported by regulatory expertise and international partnerships.
Crescent Pharma supplies licensed pharmacies, wholesalers, hospitals, healthcare providers and approved international customers. We do not supply medicines directly to the general public.
Prospective suppliers are assessed through a qualification process that includes regulatory, quality and commercial evaluation before approval.
All licensed medicines supplied by Crescent Pharma comply with applicable UK regulatory requirements before being placed on the market.
Yes. Crescent Pharma continually invests in research, development and product launches to expand its portfolio and improve patient access to affordable medicines.
Crescent Pharma offers one of the UK’s broadest generic medicine portfolios, with hundreds of licensed products across multiple therapeutic areas and dosage forms.
Yes. Prescribing information, including the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), is available for licensed medicines.