McKesson Drug Company recalls Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment 0.05% 15g tubes 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 Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment 0.05% 15g tubes because the manufacturer stopped its stability testing program. This recall affects all products within their expiration date, but there is no immediate risk of injury.
The recall is due to the manufacturer discontinuing its stability study program, which means the product's long-term safety and effectiveness cannot be confirmed. This does not indicate an immediate risk of injury or harm to users.
Prescription holders of the 15g Betamethasone ointment tubes manufactured by Teligent Pharma, Inc. in New Jersey. Patients using the product for medical purposes are most at risk.
Check for the 15g tube labeled 'Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP 0.05% (Augmented)'. The product was manufactured by Teligent Pharma, Inc. in New Jersey and distributed by McKesson Drug Company.
Verify the product's NDC number 63739-996-65 and expiration date of 05/31/2022.
No immediate risk of injury is reported. The recall is due to the manufacturer discontinuing stability testing, not a safety hazard.
The recall does not require stopping use; it is a manufacturing change that does not pose an immediate risk.
Check for the 15g tube with NDC 63739-996-65 and expiration date 05/31/2022.
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-0850-2022 — McKesson Drug Company McKesson Drug Company Hello, I own a McKesson Drug Company that is covered by recall D-0850-2022 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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