McKesson Drug Company recalls Lidocaine Prilocaine Cream 2.5%/2.5% 30g tubes (Rx only) due to manufacturing firm discontinuing stability testing. All products within expiry are affected.
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 Lidocaine Prilocaine Cream 2.5%/2.5% 30g tubes (Rx only) because the manufacturer stopped their stability testing program. This recall affects all products within their expiration date, but there is no immediate risk of injury.
The manufacturer, Teligent Pharma, Inc., discontinued their stability study program, which means the product's long-term safety and effectiveness could be compromised. However, the recall is based on manufacturing process changes, not an immediate safety hazard.
Prescription patients with the recalled cream who have a valid prescription. Those who have the product within its expiration date (05/31/2023) are affected.
Check for the product name 'Lidocaine Prilocaine Cream USP 2.5%/2.5% Net Wt. 30 gram tube' with the lot number 16876 and expiration date 05/31/2023. The product is only available by prescription.
Verify the lot number (16876) and expiration date (05/31/2023) on the product label.
The recall is due to the manufacturer discontinuing stability testing, but there is no indication of immediate safety risks. The product is safe for use until the expiration date.
The recall does not require returning the product; it is a manufacturing change that affects long-term safety, not immediate risk.
Check the product label for the lot number (16876) and expiration date (05/31/2023). If it matches, contact McKesson Drug Company for further instructions.
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-0849-2022 — McKesson Drug Company McKesson Drug Company Hello, I own a McKesson Drug Company that is covered by recall D-0849-2022 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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