Teligent Pharma, Inc. recalls Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP 0.05%, Net Wt. 50 grams, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma. Inc. Buena, NJ 08310 NDC
Teligent Pharma recalls 50g Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP 0.05% (Rx Only) due to inconsistent potency levels that may cause under or over treatment. Affected lots: 12597, exp. 12/2020.
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What happened, in plain English
Teligent Pharma is recalling 50g Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP 0.05% (Rx Only) because it has inconsistent potency levels. This could mean the ointment is too weak to work or too strong, causing skin issues. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36689-teligent-pharma-clobetasol-ointment-recall-inconsistent-potency-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36689-teligent-pharma-clobetasol-ointment-recall-inconsistent-potency-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0119-2021
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“Teligent Pharma Clobetasol Ointment Recall: Inconsistent Potency Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36689-teligent-pharma-clobetasol-ointment-recall-inconsistent-potency-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0119-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0119-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The ointment may have lower or higher potency than labeled, leading to under-treatment or over-treatment of skin conditions. This can cause skin irritation, infections, or delayed healing.
Who’s affected
Prescription users of this ointment for skin conditions. Patients with sensitive skin or those using it for long-term treatment may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP 0.05%', 50g size, and the lot number 12597 with expiration date 12/2020. It's only available by prescription.
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Questions people ask
Is this ointment safe to use?
The recall is due to inconsistent potency levels, which could mean it's too weak or too strong. Consult your doctor before using.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Look for the lot number 12597 with expiration date 12/2020 on the 50g Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP 0.05% (Rx Only) label.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your doctor for advice on whether to continue using it.
Contact Teligent Pharma
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teligent Pharma to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0119-2021 — Teligent Pharma Teligent Pharma Hello, I own a Teligent Pharma that is covered by recall D-0119-2021 from Teligent Pharma. 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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0119-2021 (November 5, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0119-2021 to see it in context.
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