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MasterPharm Recalls Formula 82M Due to Processing Errors

MasterPharm LLC recalls Formula 82M (Minoxidil/Tretinoin/Fluocinolone) bottles due to lack of processing controls. Check lot numbers and expiration dates.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1424-2020DrugMasterPharm ›
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Recalling firmMasterPharm LLC11502 Liberty Ave Fl 2 · South Richmond Hill, NY 11419-1902
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MasterPharm LLC is recalling Formula 82M, a topical solution containing Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Fluocinolone acetonide, in both 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) and 2 FL OZ (60 mL) bottle sizes. The recall was initiated because the company lacked processing controls, meaning there is no assurance that the product conforms to its intended specifications. This issue affects approximately 543 units distributed nationwide in the U.S. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36961-masterpharm-recalls-formula-82m-due-to-processing-errors.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36961-masterpharm-recalls-formula-82m-due-to-processing-errors · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1424-2020

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“MasterPharm Recalls Formula 82M Due to Processing Errors.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36961-masterpharm-recalls-formula-82m-due-to-processing-errors. Based on FDA recall #D-1424-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1424-2020%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on July 2, 2020, that MasterPharm LLC voluntarily recalled Formula 82M Topical Solution due to a lack of processing controls. The recall affects 543 units distributed nationwide in the U.S.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: MasterPharm
  • Product: Formula 82M Topical Solution (Minoxidil 5%/Tretinoin 0.01%/Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%)
  • Sizes: 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) and 2 FL OZ (60 mL)
  • Lot codes/dates: 01-17-2020:45@4, 01-13-2020:40@27, BUD 7/7/2020; 01-21-2020:43@11, BUD 7/18/2020; 01-28-2020:88@15, 01-31-2020:73@6, BUD 7/26/2020; 02-12-2020:43@16, 02-17-2020:86@5, BUD 8/10/2020; 02-21-2020:23@1, BUD 8/16/2020

The hazard

According to the FDA, the hazard is a lack of processing controls, which means there was no assurance of conformity to specifications.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show MasterPharm LLC has two other recalls on record since April 14, 2020. On June 9, 2020, the company recalled Minoxidil/Biotin/Spironolactone Capsules due to elevated drug content. On April 14, 2020, MasterPharm Finasteride Plus Capsules were recalled for containing minoxidil due to cross-contamination. Other recent recalls of similar products include Fagron Recalls Tropicamide Eye Drops Due to Incorrect Formulation (Nov. 20, 2025) and Wells Pharma Fentanyl Citrate Injectable Solution Recall: Cgmp Deviations (April 1, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Formula 82M bottles labeled with MasterPharm LLC as the manufacturer. Check the expiration dates (BUD) listed as 7/7/2020, 7/18/2020, 7/26/2020, 8/10/2020, or 8/16/2020. The product was sold nationwide in the U.S. in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) and 2 FL OZ (60 mL) sizes.

  • Brand
    MasterPharm
  • Category
    Drug
FDA recall event · 26 products

All 26 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 in the U.S.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
D-1418-2020Calcium citrate tetrahydrate USP powder, 100 gm container, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-23-2020:63@9, BUD 7/21/202024 grams
D-1419-2020D-Biotin 300 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-07-2020:12@6, BUD 7/5/2020 01-23-2020:00@6, BUD 7/21/2020390 capsules
D-1420-2020Estriol 6 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-23-2020:03@5, BUD 7/21/202090 capsules
D-1421-2020Estriol 8 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-28-2020:71@3, BUD 7/26/2020300 capsules
D-1422-2020Finasteride Plus 1.25mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-07-2020:64@5, BUD 7/5/2020 01-13-2020:12@26, BUD 7/11/2020 01-30-2020:39@8, BUD 7/28/2020 02-14-2020:10@8, BUD 8/12/202029580 capsules
D-1423-2020Formula 82F (Minoxidil 5%/Tretinoin 0.01%/Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01%/Finasteride 0.25%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600.; 01-15-2020:70@3, 01-09-2020:48@2, BUD 7/7/2020 01-20-2020:79@11, 01-23-2020:55@11, BUD 7/18/2020 01-29-2020:18@1, 02-03-2020:89@8, BUD 7/26/2020462 units
D-1424-2020Formula 82M (Minoxidil 5%/Tretinoin 0.01%/Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%), a) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL), b) 2 FL OZ (60 mL) bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-17-2020:45@4, 01-13-2020:40@27, BUD 7/7/2020 01-21-2020:43@11, BUD 7/18/2020 01-28-2020:88@15, 01-31-2020:73@6, BUD 7/26/2020 02-12-2020:43@16, 02-17-2020:86@5, BUD 8/10/2020 02-21-2020:23@1, BUD 8/16/2020543 units
D-1425-2020Minoxidil/Biotin 1.25mg/5mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 03-03-2020:42@13, BUD 8/30/2020300 capsules
D-1426-2020Minoxidil/Biotin/Spironolactone 1.25/5/25mg capsules, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-16-2020:70@11, BUD 7/14/2020 01-30-2020:87@9, BUD 7/28/20201200 capsules
D-1427-2020Progesterone (Modified Release) 150 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 02-05-2020:07@6, BUD 8/3/2020600 capsules
D-1428-2020Progesterone 150 mg Troche, 30 troches MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 02-06-2020:26@15, BUD 8/4/2020 02-07-2020:18@1, BUD 8/5/2020 02-12-2020:43@6, BUD 8/10/2020330 troches
D-1429-2020Progesterone 300 mg Troche, 30 troches per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 02-05-2020:86@14, BUD 8/3/202090 trouches
D-1430-2020Progesterone (Rapid-Dissolve) 150 mg Tablet, 30 tablets per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 02-13-2020:83@8, BUD 8/11/2020 02-14-2020:64@11, BUD 8/12/2020288 tablets
D-1431-2020Progesterone 200 mg Troche, 30 troches per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 02-06-2020:24@4, 02-06-2020:60@3, 02-06-2020:65@2, BUD 8/4/2020300 troches
D-1432-2020Progesterone 50 mg Modified Release Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-10-2020:97@5, BUD 7/8/2020300 capsules
D-1433-2020Progesterone Modified Release 100 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 02-12-2020:13@5, BUD 8/10/2020600 capsules
D-1434-2020Progesterone Modified Release 200 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 02-05-2020:30@19, BUD 8/3/2020900 capsules
D-1435-2020Sildenafil 50 mg Troche, 30 troches per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 02-04-2020:33@13, BUD 8/2/202080 troches
D-1436-2020Tadalafil 12 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-23-2020:62@14, BUD 7/21/2020 02-26-2020:56@14, BUD 8/24/2020600 capsules
D-1437-2020Tadalafil 18 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-23-2020:33@15, BUD 7/21/2020 02-07-2020:48@3, BUD 8/5/2020 02-26-2020:09@15, BUD 8/24/2020900 capsules
D-1438-2020Tadalafil 26 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-27-2020:91@23, BUD 7/25/2020 02-26-2020:57@16, BUD 8/24/2020900 capsules
D-1439-2020Tadalafil 3 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-27-2020:93@21, BUD 7/25/2020900 capsules
D-1440-2020Tadalafil 7 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-08-2020:45@16, BUD 7/6/2020 01-22-2020:02@19, BUD 7/20/2020 02-13-2020:05@3, BUD 8/11/2020 02-24-2020:95@12, BUD 8/22/202012000 capsules
D-1441-2020Testosterone/Anastrozole Pellet 100/6 mg, 100 pellets per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419 (866) 630-5600; 02-10-2020:06@32, BUD 8/2/2020339 pellets
D-1442-2020Vardenafil 20 mg Troche, 30 troches per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-21-2020:42@8, BUD 7/19/2020 01-24-2020:59@1, BUD 7/22/2020 02-04-2020:65@11, BUD 8/2/2020134 troches
D-1443-2020Yohimbine HCL 5.4mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, (866) 630-5600; 01-20-2020:75@17, BUD 7/18/202090 capsules
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact MasterPharm

    Call the provided number at (866) 630-5600 for further instructions regarding the recall.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: yesNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: yesWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: yesDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: yesDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: yesHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

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

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 3.6 years after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jul 2, 202012. FDA classified it Class II: Jul 29, 202023. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Aug 5, 202034. FDA terminated the recall: Feb 23, 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-1424-2020 (July 2, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1424-2020 to see it in context.
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