Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc recalls Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Ranitidine Tablets, 300 mg, Rx Only, a) 14 count bottles (NDC: 68788-6382-1), b) 30
Preferred Pharmaceuticals recalls ranitidine tablets due to NDMA impurity detected in product. This recall affects specific bottle sizes and lot numbers.
Recall notice
CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.
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What happened, in plain English
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling ranitidine tablets (300 mg, Rx Only) because they contain NDMA impurity. This impurity has been detected in the product and may pose health risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37486-preferred-pharmaceuticals-recalls-ranitidine-tablets-with-ndma-impurity.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37486-preferred-pharmaceuticals-recalls-ranitidine-tablets-with-ndma-impurity · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0797-2020
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“Preferred Pharmaceuticals recalls ranitidine tablets with NDMA impurity.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37486-preferred-pharmaceuticals-recalls-ranitidine-tablets-with-ndma-impurity. Based on FDA recall #D-0797-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0797-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine) is a potential carcinogen that can form in some medications. The presence of this impurity in ranitidine tablets may increase cancer risk over time with use.
Who’s affected
People who have the recalled ranitidine tablets (14-count, 30-count, 90-count, or 100-count bottles) are affected. Those using prescription ranitidine for conditions like ulcers are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for ranitidine tablets labeled 300 mg, Rx Only, with bottle sizes of 14, 30, 90, or 100 counts. The NDC codes are 68788-6382-1, 68788-6382-3, 68788-6382-9, or 68788-6382-0.
- Brand
Preferred Pharmaceuticals- Category
Drug
All 2 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
Distribution to physicians in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IN, and SC
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0796-2020 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Ranitidine Tablets, 150 mg, a) 30 count bottles (NDC: 68788-7388-3), b) 60 count bottles (NDC: 68788-7388-6), c) 90 count bottles (NDC: 68788-7388-9), d) 100 count bottles (NDC: 68788-7388-1); Lot #: All lots within expiry | 221,710 tablets |
| D-0797-2020 | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Ranitidine Tablets, 300 mg, Rx Only, a) 14 count bottles (NDC: 68788-6382-1), b) 30 count bottles (NDC: 68788-6382-3), c) 90 count bottles (NDC: 68788-6382-9), d) 100 count bottles (NDC: 68788-6382-0); Lot #: All lots within expiry | 39,172 tablets |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the bottle size and NDC code on the product label to confirm if it is recalled.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall states that NDMA impurity was detected in the product, but the official notice does not specify if it is safe to use.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall notice does not provide specific action steps for affected individuals.
How can I confirm if my product is recalled?
Check the product label for the bottle size and NDC code to see if it matches the recalled items listed.
Contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals
We’ve drafted a message you can send Preferred Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0797-2020 — Preferred Pharmaceuticals Preferred Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Preferred Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0797-2020 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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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-0797-2020 (January 7, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0797-2020 to see it in context.
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