Drugs & Medicine Recalls
Pharmaceutical recall notices, chemical impurities, and biological contamination.
Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg, 90 tablets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Patheon Manufacturing Services LLC, Greenville, NC 27834, Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp, East Hanover, NJ 07936, NDC 0078-0359-34
Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg, 90 tablets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Patheon Manufacturing Services LLC, Greenville, NC 27834, Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp, East Hanover, NJ 07936, NDC 0078-0359-34
Failed Dissolution Specifications
SEMAGLUTIDE 5mg (1mg/mL), Glycine 25 mg (5mg/mL), 5 mL Sterile Multi-Dose Vial, Rx Only, For Subcutaneous Injection Only, APOLLO care, 3801 Mojave Ct, Ste 102, Columbia, MO 65202.NDC 71170-712-03
SEMAGLUTIDE 5mg (1mg/mL), Glycine 25 mg (5mg/mL), 5 mL Sterile Multi-Dose Vial, Rx Only, For Subcutaneous Injection Only, APOLLO care, 3801 Mojave Ct, Ste 102, Columbia, MO 65202.NDC 71170-712-03
Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as a nylon/polyamide and silk/proteinaceous-type material
Melanotan II tanning peptide products found to be inconsistently dosed
Melanotan II tanning peptide products found to be inconsistently dosed
TGA is warning consumers against using Melanotan II tanning products....
Substitutions available for shortage of Dapsone 25 mg tablets
Substitutions available for shortage of Dapsone 25 mg tablets
Dapsone 50 mg tablets can be supplied and halved during the shortage....
Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets, 25 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Matoda, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 70710-1159-3.
Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets, 25 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Matoda, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 70710-1159-3.
CGMP: Due to Out of Specification (OOS) result for N-Nitroso Mirabegron impurity.
Cyclophosphamide for Injection, USP, 1 gram/vial, One Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Long Grove Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Rosemont, IL 60018. Manufactured in Taiwan, NDC 81298-8112-1
Cyclophosphamide for Injection, USP, 1 gram/vial, One Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Long Grove Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Rosemont, IL 60018. Manufactured in Taiwan, NDC 81298-8112-1
Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as stainless steel
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 10mg, 1,000 bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520, Made in India, NDC 59651-719-99
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 10mg, 1,000 bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520, Made in India, NDC 59651-719-99
shortfill; reports of empty capsules.
Cyclophosphamide for Injection, USP, 2 gram/vial, One Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Long Grove Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Rosemont, IL 60018. Manufactured in Taiwan, NDC 81298-8114-1
Cyclophosphamide for Injection, USP, 2 gram/vial, One Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Long Grove Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Rosemont, IL 60018. Manufactured in Taiwan, NDC 81298-8114-1
Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as stainless steel
Total Parental Nutrition - Pediatric PN Patient-Specific TPN Bag, (patient specific), Compound Volume 416.8 mL per bag, Rx only, Single Dose Injection, Refrigerated Injection, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Atlanta, 1750 Corp Dr. Ste 725, Norcross, GA 30093 (844) 903-6418
Total Parental Nutrition - Pediatric PN Patient-Specific TPN Bag, (patient specific), Compound Volume 416.8 mL per bag, Rx only, Single Dose Injection, Refrigerated Injection, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Atlanta, 1750 Corp Dr. Ste 725, Norcross, GA 30093 (844) 903-6418
Incorrect Product Formulation
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 150 mg, 60-count (6x10) blister pack further packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7255-68.
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 150 mg, 60-count (6x10) blister pack further packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7255-68.
Failed impurity/degradation specification: an OOS result observed in Related substance test analysis w.r.t Impurity II, Impurity III and Total impurities for 12-month stability
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg, 30-count (3x10) blister pack further packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7253-04.
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg, 30-count (3x10) blister pack further packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7253-04.
Failed impurity/degradation specification: an OOS result observed in Related substance test analysis w.r.t Impurity II, Impurity III and Total impurities for 12-month stability
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg, 60-count (6x10)blister pack further packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7253-68.
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg, 60-count (6x10)blister pack further packaged in a carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7253-68.
Failed impurity/degradation specification: an OOS result observed in Related substance test analysis w.r.t Impurity II, Impurity III and Total impurities for 12-month stability
Azelaic Acid Gel, 15%, 50 gram tubes, For Topical Use only, Rx only, Distributed by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407, NDC 68462-626-52.
Azelaic Acid Gel, 15%, 50 gram tubes, For Topical Use only, Rx only, Distributed by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407, NDC 68462-626-52.
CGMP Deviations: Product quality complaints concerning abnormal texture or consistency (described as grainy, gritty, or sandy) were received.
Mycophenolate Mofetil for Injection USP, 500 mg/Vial, Single Dose Vial, 4 vials per carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Morgantown, WV, 26505 USA, Made in India, NDC 67457-386-00.
Mycophenolate Mofetil for Injection USP, 500 mg/Vial, Single Dose Vial, 4 vials per carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Morgantown, WV, 26505 USA, Made in India, NDC 67457-386-00.
Presence of precipitate
Dorzolamide HCl and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 2%/0.5%, 10mL - bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Micro Labs Limited, India, Manufactured for: Micro Labs USA Inc., Somerset, NJ 08873. NDC 42571-147-26.
Dorzolamide HCl and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 2%/0.5%, 10mL - bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Micro Labs Limited, India, Manufactured for: Micro Labs USA Inc., Somerset, NJ 08873. NDC 42571-147-26.
Defective Container: Firm received multiple complaints of broken cap spikes and undeliverable drops.
MHRA Safety Roundup: July 2026
MHRA Safety Roundup: July 2026
Summary of the latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users...
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 125 mcg (0.0125 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6955-61
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 125 mcg (0.0125 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6955-61
Subpotent Drug
Glycopyrrolate Injection, USP, 1 mg per 5 mL (0.2 mg per mL), 25 x 5 mL fill in a 6.5 mL vial, Rx only, Multiple Dose Vials, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-578-05; NDC Vial: 63323-578-07
Glycopyrrolate Injection, USP, 1 mg per 5 mL (0.2 mg per mL), 25 x 5 mL fill in a 6.5 mL vial, Rx only, Multiple Dose Vials, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-578-05; NDC Vial: 63323-578-07
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in product
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 75 mcg (0.075 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6951-61
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 75 mcg (0.075 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6951-61
Subpotent Drug
Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl Injection, USP), 1%, 500 mg per 50 mL (10 mg per mL), 25 Multiple-Dose Vials, 50 mL, Rx only, Sterile, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-485-57; NDC Vial: 63323-485-03
Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl Injection, USP), 1%, 500 mg per 50 mL (10 mg per mL), 25 Multiple-Dose Vials, 50 mL, Rx only, Sterile, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-485-57; NDC Vial: 63323-485-03
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Optic Glow (naphazoline hydrochloride 0.03%, povidone 0.5%, propylene glycol 0.2%), Sterile, 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742010916, NDC 10742-8160-1
Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Optic Glow (naphazoline hydrochloride 0.03%, povidone 0.5%, propylene glycol 0.2%), Sterile, 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL), Distributed by: The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127, Made in Vietnam, UPC 310742010916, NDC 10742-8160-1
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Naropin (ropivacaine hydrochloride Injection, USP), 0.5%, 100 mg per 20 mL (5 mg per mL), Twenty-five, 20 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-286-23; NDC Vial: 63323-286-05
Naropin (ropivacaine hydrochloride Injection, USP), 0.5%, 100 mg per 20 mL (5 mg per mL), Twenty-five, 20 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 NDC Tray: 63323-286-23; NDC Vial: 63323-286-05
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 112 mcg (0.0112 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6954-61
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 112 mcg (0.0112 mg), 100 Tablets (10 x 10 unit dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC: 0904-6954-61
Subpotent Drug
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 25 mcg (0.025 mg), 10 Tablets (10 x 1) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH 43017. NDC Carton: 55154-3558-0; NDC Blister: 0904-6949-61
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 25 mcg (0.025 mg), 10 Tablets (10 x 1) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH 43017. NDC Carton: 55154-3558-0; NDC Blister: 0904-6949-61
Subpotent Drug