Valium recalled as police investigate suspected product tampering

Valium tablets are being recalled amid fears of suspected product tampering.

The recall notice issued by Roche applies to its five milligram tablets, which come in a 50-tablet blister pack, with the drug maker advising anyone with these tablets to return them to a pharmacy for a refund and to arrange an alternative medication.

The notice, issued in consultation with the Therapeutic Drugs Administration (TGA), says it's feared the packs could also contain paracetamol codeine tablets, BTC Rosuvastatin 10mg tablets and Apotex-Pantoprazole 40mg tablets which may have serious health consequences.

Police are investigating the possible tampering, however Roche says it's not believed to be widespread.

Roche says that all tablets or capsules in the packet should be identical and any product names on the blister packs should match those on the external packaging. People who notice any discrepancies should talk to their pharmacist.

No other doses of Roche Valium and generics of diazepam are affected, Roche says.