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Drug recall · FDA · Published September 20, 2018

Pfizer Inc. recalls Glipizide XL (glipizide) extended-release tablets 5 mg 500-tablet bottle, Rx only Distributed by: Greenstone LLC.

Pfizer recalls 500-tablet Glipizide XL 5mg bottles (Rx only) due to manufacturing deviations. Affected lots were used in final production. Consumers should contact Pfizer for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0010-2019DrugPfizer ›
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What happened, in plain English

Pfizer is recalling 500-tablet bottles of Glipizide XL 5mg extended-release tablets (Rx only) because they were made using rejected product. This could pose a risk to people taking the medication. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39558-pfizer-glipizide-xl-5mg-tablets-recall-cgmp-deviations-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39558-pfizer-glipizide-xl-5mg-tablets-recall-cgmp-deviations-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0010-2019

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“Pfizer Glipizide XL 5mg Tablets Recall: CGMP Deviations Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39558-pfizer-glipizide-xl-5mg-tablets-recall-cgmp-deviations-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0010-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0010-2019%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product was made using rejected material from the manufacturing process. This means the tablets might not work as intended or could be unsafe for people taking them.

Who’s affected

People with prescriptions for Glipizide XL 5mg tablets who received this specific bottle from Greenstone LLC in Peapack, NJ. Those with diabetes who take this medication are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the NDC code 59762-0541-2 on the bottle label. The lot number T71137 with an expiration date of February 2022 is also specific to this recall.

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    Pfizer
  • Category
    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Your Medication

    Look for the NDC code 59762-0541-2 and lot number T71137 on the bottle label.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to take?

The recall states the product was made using rejected material, so it may not be safe. Contact Pfizer for specific guidance.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Check for the NDC code 59762-0541-2 and lot number T71137 on the bottle label.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Pfizer directly for instructions.

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Contact Pfizer

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

Subject: Recall D-0010-2019 — Pfizer Pfizer

Hello,

I own a Pfizer that is covered by recall D-0010-2019 from Pfizer.

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-0010-2019 (September 20, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0010-2019 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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