Empower Pharmacy recalls 500 mg/mL ascorbic acid injection vials labeled as preserved but actually preservative-free. This mislabeling could lead to incorrect medication use. Consumers should check product details and contact the pharmacy for guidance.
Mislabeling: preservative free product labeled as preserved.
Empower Pharmacy is recalling a specific ascorbic acid injection solution vial because it was mislabeled as preserved when it's actually preservative-free. This could lead to incorrect medication use if someone assumes it needs a preservative.
The vial is labeled as 'preserved' but contains no preservative. This mislabeling could lead to incorrect medication use if a healthcare provider or patient assumes the product requires a preservative for safety.
Patients who have been prescribed this injection solution by a healthcare provider. Those using it for medical purposes are most at risk due to potential medication errors.
Check for the product name 'Ascorbic Acid Preserved Injection Solution', 500 mg/mL, 30 mL vial, compounded by Empower Pharmacy. The lot number 606775 and batch date 09/25/2023 are also on the vial.
Look for the product name, concentration, and lot number on the vial to confirm it matches the recalled item.
The recall is due to mislabeling, not safety issues. The product is safe but may be misused if the label is incorrect.
The recall record does not mention a replacement or remedy, so contact Empower Pharmacy directly for guidance.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check with Empower Pharmacy for advice on handling the product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Empower Pharmacy to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0865-2023 — Empower Pharmacy Empower Pharmacy Hello, I own a Empower Pharmacy that is covered by recall D-0865-2023 from Empower Pharmacy. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.