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Drug recall · FDA · Published February 10, 2020

Par Pharmaceutical Inc. recalls Frovatriptan Succinate Tablets, 2.5mg, packaged in 1 blister card of 9 tablets per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by:

Par Pharmaceutical recalls Frovatriptan Succinate 2.5mg tablets with incorrect expiration dates (labeled AUG 2022 instead of APR 2022) for potential safety risks.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0843-2020DrugPar Pharmaceutical ›
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Recalling firmPar Pharmaceutical Inc.1 Ram Ridge Rd · Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977-6714
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What happened, in plain English

Par Pharmaceutical is recalling Frovatriptan Succinate 2.5mg tablets that were incorrectly labeled with an expiration date of August 2022 instead of the correct April 2022. This labeling error could lead to confusion about when the medication expires, potentially causing patients to use expired medication. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37376-par-pharmaceutical-frovatriptan-tablets-incorrect-expiration-date-on-labels.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37376-par-pharmaceutical-frovatriptan-tablets-incorrect-expiration-date-on-labels · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0843-2020

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“Par Pharmaceutical Frovatriptan Tablets: Incorrect Expiration Date on Labels.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37376-par-pharmaceutical-frovatriptan-tablets-incorrect-expiration-date-on-labels. Based on FDA recall #D-0843-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0843-2020%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The tablets were labeled with an expiration date of August 2022 instead of the correct April 2022. This labeling error could cause patients to use medication that has expired, potentially leading to reduced effectiveness or safety concerns.

Who’s affected

Prescription holders of Frovatriptan Succinate 2.5mg tablets with incorrect expiration dates on their labels. Patients who have been using these tablets for an extended period may be at risk of using expired medication.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your Frovatriptan Succinate 2.5mg tablets (Rx only) have a label showing an expiration date of August 2022 instead of April 2022. The product was manufactured by Almac Pharma Services Limited in the UK and distributed by Par Pharmaceutical in the US.

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    Par Pharmaceutical
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    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Expiration Date

    Verify the expiration date on the label; if it shows August 2022 instead of April 2022, the product is recalled.

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Questions people ask

Why is this medication being recalled?

The medication was incorrectly labeled with an expiration date of August 2022 instead of the correct expiration date of April 2022.

What should I do if I have the recalled medication?

Check the expiration date on the label; if it shows August 2022 instead of April 2022, contact your pharmacy for guidance.

Is there a remedy for this recall?

The recall record does not specify a remedy, so you should check with your pharmacy for advice.

Take action

Contact Par Pharmaceutical

We’ve drafted a message you can send Par Pharmaceutical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-0843-2020 — Par Pharmaceutical Par Pharmaceutical

Hello,

I own a Par Pharmaceutical that is covered by recall D-0843-2020 from Par Pharmaceutical.

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-0843-2020 (February 10, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0843-2020 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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