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Product Recall Number: 23-154

Why was Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) orally disintegrating tablets, 75mg 8-Unit Dose blister pack recalled?

The recalled prescription drugs must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) orally disintegrating tablets, 75mg 8-Unit Dose blister pack
Here's product recall specific data for Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) orally disintegrating tablets, 75mg 8-Unit Dose blister pack.

  • Product Recall Number: 23-154

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2023-03-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) orally disintegrating tablets, 75mg 8-Unit Dose blister pack

  • Description: This recall involves prescription drugs Nurtec ODT 75 mg orally disintegrating tablets sold in cartons containing one blister card of 8 tablets. The tablets are in a non-child resistant blister card packaged in a carton that includes the name of the product, dosage strength, NDC number and expiration date. The dosage strength and expiration date are printed or stamped on the blister card. The recall includes the following: Product Description NDC Number Expiration Date Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) 75mg 8-Unit Dose blister pack 72618-3000-2 All dates through 6/2026

  • Hazard Description: The recalled prescription drugs must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: New Instructions, Repair

  • Units: About 4.2 million

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately secure the recalled product out of the sight and reach of children and contact Pfizer for a free child resistant pouch to store the product. Once the product is secured, consumers can continue to use it as directed.

  • Sold At: Pharmacies nationwide as a prescribed medicine from December 2021 through March 2023. The prices of the product varied based on health insurance terms and other factors.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Inc., of New Haven, Conn. and Pfizer Inc., of New York

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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