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Lower risk Drug recall · FDA · Published July 27, 2020

Calvin Scott Phentermine Capsules Recall: Light Sensitivity Risk

Calvin Scott recalls 15mg Phentermine capsules due to light sensitivity from repackaging. Affected products may degrade in transparent pouches.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1525-2020DrugCalvin Scott ›
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Recalling firmCalvin Scott & Company, Inc.209 Eubank Blvd Ne · Albuquerque, NM 87123-2745
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Calvin Scott is recalling 15mg Phentermine capsules that were repackaged in light-sensitive transparent pouches. This could cause the medication to degrade, potentially reducing effectiveness or causing safety issues. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36887-calvin-scott-phentermine-capsules-recall-light-sensitivity-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36887-calvin-scott-phentermine-capsules-recall-light-sensitivity-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1525-2020

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“Calvin Scott Phentermine Capsules Recall: Light Sensitivity Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36887-calvin-scott-phentermine-capsules-recall-light-sensitivity-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1525-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1525-2020%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on July 27, 2020, that Calvin Scott & Company, Inc. is recalling Phentermine 15mg grey/Yellow Capsules due to CGMP deviations involving light-sensitive drug products repackaged in transparent pouches. The agency classified the recall as Class II.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Calvin Scott
  • Product: Phentermine 15mg grey/Yellow Capsules, 28-count bags
  • NDC: 11534-0157-03
  • Lot #: 19330
  • Exp. Date: 12/20
  • Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM
  • MFG: Sunrise Pharm., Rahway NJ, 07065

The hazard

The recall addresses CGMP deviations where light-sensitive drug products were repackaged in transparent or partially transparent pouches. The FDA listed the status as Terminated.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Calvin Scott & Company, Inc. has two other recalls on record since September 16, 2020. On January 15, 2021, the company issued a recall for Benzphetamine Tablets due to a label mix-up risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include Sun Pharmaceutical Lisdexamfetamine Capsules Recall (October 28, 2025), SUN PHARMACEUTICAL Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution Recall (November 26, 2025), and Asclemed Duloxetine Capsules Recall (May 14, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 15mg grey/yellow capsules in 28-count bags with NDC 11534-0157-03. Products distributed by Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. in Albuquerque, NM are affected.

  • Brand
    Calvin Scott
  • Category
    Drug
FDA recall event · 19 products

All 19 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Nationwide within the United States
Recall numberProduct, codes & lots
D-1514-2020Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg tablets, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Mfg: Accord Healthcare, Inc, Durham, NC 27703, NDC 16729-0183-17; Lot #: 19355; Exp. Date: 3/21
D-1515-2020Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Orange Tabs 25mg, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123 Manufactured by Unichem Pharmaceuticals, NDC 29300-0128-10; Lot #: 19260H; Exp. Date: 1/21
D-1516-2020Hydrochlorothiazide 50mg tablets, 14-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham NC 27703; NDC 16729-0184-17; Lot #: 18252, 19033, Exp. Date: 10/20
D-1517-2020Thyroid 1 Grain Tablets, 28-count bags, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by RLC Labs, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, NDC 64727-3300-02; Lot #: 19233; Exp. Date: 08/20; 19254, Exp. Date 09/20; 19273, Exp. Date: 1/21
D-1518-2020Thyroid 1 Gr tablets, 28-count bags, Rx Only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by RLC Labs Cave Creek, AZ 85331, NDC 64727-3300-01; Lot #: 19222; Exp. Date: 08/20; 19243, Exp. Date 2/21
D-1519-2020Thyroid Neutral Tabs 2 gr, 28-count tablets, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, MN 87123, Manufactured by RLC, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Labs, NDC 64727-3308-02; Lot #: 19286; Exp. Date:01/21
D-1520-2020Topiramate 25mg Tabs White/round tablets, 10-count bags, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Alb., MN 87123, Mfg: Sun Pharm., Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, NDC 47335-0707-13; Lot #: 19234; Exp. Date: 9/20
D-1521-2020Phendimetrazine Yellow Tabs 35mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: KVK-Tech, Newtown, PA 18940, NDC 0702-0077-10; Lot #: 19185; 19220, Exp. Date: 08/20; 19256, Exp. Date: 09/20; 19334, Exp. Date: 12/20; 20001, Exp. Date: 01/21: 20046, Exp. Date: 2/21
D-1522-2020Phendimetrazine Yellow Tabs 35mg, packaged in a) 10-count bags (NDC 69543-0410-11) and b) 28-count bags (NDC 69543-0410-11), and c) 56-count bags (NDC 69543-0410-11) Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by Virtus Pharm, LLC.; a) Lot #: 19236, Exp. Date 10/20 b) Lot #: 19170; 19236, Exp. Date: 09/20; 19303, Exp. Date: 11/20; 19347, Exp. Date: 12/20; 19353, Exp. Date: 01/21: 20032, 20047, Exp. Date: 2/21. c) Lot #: 19236, Exp. Date 10/20
D-1523-2020Phendimetrazine Brown/Clear Capsules, 105 mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by Virtus Pharm., LLC Newtown, PA 18940; NDC 69543-0409-11; Lot #: 19169; Exp. Date: 7/20, 08/20, 09/20; 19237, Exp. Date: 10/20, 11/20, 12/20; 19331, Exp. Date: 12/20; 20031, Exp. Date: 3/21
D-1524-2020Phentermine HCL Gray/Yellow capsules, 15mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123 Manufactured by Kvk-Tech, NDC 10702-0026-10; Lot #: 19189; Exp. Date: 08/20 ; 19272, 19323, Exp. Date: 9/20
D-1525-2020Phentermine 15mg grey/Yellow Capsules, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: Sunrise Pharm., Rahway NJ, 07065; NDC 11534-0157-03; Lot #:19330; Exp. Date: 12/20
D-1526-2020Phentermine HCL GrayYellow capsules, 15mg, packaged in a) 28-count bags and b) 56-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: Tagi Pharma, South Beloit, IL 61080; NDC 51224-0203-70; Lot #:19197; Exp. Date: 8/20, 9/20, 10/20; 19341, Exp. Date: 1/21
D-1527-2020Phentermine HCL Yellow Caps 30mg, packaged in 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: Tagi Pharma, South Beloit, IL 61080; NDC 51224-0202-70; Lot #:19212; Exp. Date: 10/20
D-1528-2020Phentermine HCL Blue/Clear capsules, 30mg, packaged in a) 10-count bags (NDC 10702-0028-10), b) 28-count bags (NDC 10702-0028-10) and c) 56-count bags (NDC 10702-0028-10), Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by KVK-Tech Newtown, PA 18940; NDC 10702-0028-10; Lot #: a)19290, Exp. Date: 10/20; b) 19224; Exp. Date: 08/20; 19249, Exp. Date: 09/20; 19290, Exp. Date: 10/20; 19322, Exp. Date: 12/20; 20013, Exp. Date: 01/21; 20039, Exp. Date: 02/21 c) 19290, Exp. Date: 10/20
D-1529-2020Phentermine HCL Blue/White Capsules, 37.5 mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: KVK-Tech., Inc Newtown, PA 18940; NDC 10702-0029-10; Lot #:19219; Exp. Date: 08/20
D-1530-2020Phentermine HCL White/Blue Speck Tabs 37.5 mg, 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123 Manufactured by SUN Pharmaceuticals, NDC 53489-0676-10; Lot #:19207; Exp. Date: 9/21; 19251, Exp. Date: 9/20; 19284, Exp. Date:10/20; 19316, Exp. Date: 12/20
D-1531-2020Phentermine HCL White/Blue Speckled tablets, 37.5 mg, packaged in a) 7-count bags, and b) 28-count bags, Rx only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by Lannett Company, Inc. Philadelphia, PA 19136; NDC 00527-1445-10; Lot # a) and b) 19350; Exp. Date: 1/21
D-1532-2020Phentermine HCL Blue Speckled tablets, 37.5 mg, packaged in a) 14-count bags (NDC 10702-0025-10) and b) 28-count bags (NDC 10702-0025-10), Rx Only, Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, MFG: KVK-Tech., Inc Newtown, PA 18940.; Lot #: a) 19271, Exp. Date 10/20 b) 19206, 19209B, Exp. Date 08/20; 19229, Exp. Date 10/20; 19255, Exp. Date 09/20; 19271, Exp. Date 08/20; 19301, Exp. Date 10/20; 19327, Exp. Date 11/20; 19336, Exp. 12/20; 20012, Exp. Date 1/21; 20045, Exp. Date 2/21.
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the NDC code 11534-0157-03 on the packaging to confirm if it's affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

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FDA distribution: “Nationwide within the United States” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 3.7 years after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jul 27, 202012. FDA classified it Class II: Aug 20, 202023. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Aug 26, 202034. FDA terminated the recall: Apr 11, 2024420202024
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-1525-2020 (July 27, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1525-2020 to see it in context.
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