MCA stability tool

Check whether tablets and capsules are suitable for a multi-compartment compliance aid (MCA), and build a list to print.

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Orlistat

Orlistat 60mg capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Orlistat 60mg capsules

Protect from light. Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA . Manufacturer recommended storing in original container. Original packaging may contain desiccant. No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the product Alli 60mg hard capsules (Haleon UK Trading Limited).

Suppliers

Alli 60mg capsules (Haleon UK Trading Ltd)
Alli 60mg capsules (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Orlos 60mg capsules (Crescent Pharma Ltd)

Orlistat 120mg capsules

Use with caution

Stability notes for Orlistat 120mg capsules

Protect from light. Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA . Manufacturer recommended storing in original container. Original packaging may contain desiccant. No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the products Xenical 120mg hard capsules (Neon Healthcare Ltd) and Orlistat 120mg hard capsules (Crescent Pharma Limited).

Suppliers (10) of Orlistat 120mg capsules
Orlistat 120mg capsules (A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Orlistat 120mg capsules (Accord-UK Ltd)
Orlistat 120mg capsules (Alissa Healthcare Research Ltd)
Orlistat 120mg capsules (Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd)
Orlistat 120mg capsules (Almus Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Orlistat 120mg capsules (Crescent Pharma Ltd)
Orlistat 120mg capsules (Medihealth (Northern) Ltd)
Orlistat 120mg capsules (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)
Orlistat 120mg capsules (Teva UK Ltd)
Xenical 120mg capsules (Neon Healthcare Ltd)

What the ratings mean

Compatible
Suitable for use. Keep in MCA for shortest possible time: no more than 5 weeks for non-airtight; 8 weeks for airtight. Use likely to be off-label.
Use with caution
Suitable with mitigations. Keep in MCA for shortest possible time: no more than 5 weeks for non-airtight; 8 weeks for airtight. Use likely to be off-label and supported by limited data.
Incompatible
Medicines under this category are not suitable for use in MCAs.
No stability information
These medicines have not been reviewed by SPS.