Preferred Pharmaceuticals recalls 30-count Losartan Potassium 50mg tablets (Lupin Pharmaceuticals) with high azido impurity levels. Consumers should check lot numbers on packaging for affected batches.
CGMP Deviations- AZIDO Impurity levels observed to be above acceptable limits.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling 30-count Losartan Potassium 50mg tablets made by Lupin Pharmaceuticals due to unsafe levels of an impurity called azido. This could pose a health risk if taken by people with certain conditions.
The tablets contain azido impurities at levels above what is safe. This impurity could cause health problems, especially for people with kidney problems or those taking other medications that interact with the impurity.
People who have purchased the recalled Losartan Potassium 50mg tablets from Lupin Pharmaceuticals. Those with kidney issues or taking other medications may be at higher risk.
Check the packaging for lot numbers E1321O, E2521H, or E2621F that expire May 31, 2023. The product is sold in 30-count packages.
Look for lot numbers E1321O, E2521H, or E2621F on the packaging.
The recall states that the product has unsafe levels of an impurity, so it is not safe to take.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check with the manufacturer for instructions.
Check the packaging for lot numbers E1321O, E2521H, or E2621F that expire May 31, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Preferred Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0789-2022 — Preferred Pharmaceuticals Preferred Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Preferred Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0789-2022 from Preferred Pharmaceuticals. 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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