McKesson Drug Company recalls Halobetasol Propionate 0.05% ointment due to manufacturing changes. Products with specific lots and expiry dates are affected. No action required but check your product details.
CGMP Deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the manufacturing firm, Teligent Pharma, Inc.is discontinuing its stability study program.
McKesson Drug Company is recalling Halobetasol Propionate Ointment 0.05% 50g tubes because the manufacturer discontinued stability testing. This means the product may not be safe for long-term use, but there's no immediate risk of injury.
The manufacturer stopped their stability testing program, which means the product's long-term safety isn't confirmed. This could lead to reduced effectiveness or potential safety issues over time, but it doesn't cause immediate harm.
People with prescriptions for Halobetasol Propionate Ointment 0.05% 50g tubes from the listed lots and expiry dates. Those using the product for extended periods are most at risk.
Check for the product name, 0.05% concentration, 50g tube size, and the lot numbers 15720, 16449, or 16450 with specific expiry dates.
Look for the lot numbers 15720, 16449, or 16450 and expiry dates on the tube.
The recall is due to the manufacturer discontinuing stability testing, which means long-term safety isn't confirmed. There's no immediate risk of injury.
No action is required, but you should check if your product is in the recalled lots and expiry dates.
Check the lot numbers 15720, 16449, or 16450 and expiry dates on the tube.
We’ve drafted a message you can send McKesson Drug Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0847-2022 — McKesson Drug Company McKesson Drug Company Hello, I own a McKesson Drug Company that is covered by recall D-0847-2022 from McKesson Drug Company. 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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