Mckesson Packaging Services recalls Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension, USP 400 mg/ 10mL (10 mL UD cups in boxes of 20 cups), Rx Only, Dist. By McKesson
Mckesson Packaging Services recalls Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension (400 mg/10mL) due to subpotent drug levels. This prescription medication may not contain enough active ingredient. Contact for details.
Lower-risk recall
Subpotent Drug: Out of specification for assay (stability testing)
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What happened, in plain English
Mckesson Packaging Services is recalling Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension (400 mg/10mL) because it may not contain enough active ingredient. This prescription-only medication could be less effective than it should be, potentially affecting treatment outcomes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40901-megestrol-acetate-oral-suspension-recall-subpotent-drug-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40901-megestrol-acetate-oral-suspension-recall-subpotent-drug-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0338-2018
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“Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40901-megestrol-acetate-oral-suspension-recall-subpotent-drug-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0338-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0338-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The medication may have lower-than-stated active ingredient levels due to instability during testing. This could result in the product being less effective than intended for hormone therapy treatments.
Who’s affected
Prescription patients using Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension (400 mg/10mL) from McKesson Packaging Services. Those with medical conditions requiring this hormone therapy are most at risk of treatment inefficiency.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension, USP 400 mg/10mL' in boxes of 20 cups. Look for the lot number 0114588 with expiration date 10/18 on the packaging.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the lot number 0114588 and expiration date 10/18 on the packaging.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may be less effective than intended due to subpotent drug levels, but it is not unsafe to use. Patients should consult their healthcare provider for guidance.
How can I get a replacement?
The recall record does not specify a replacement process or remedy.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact your healthcare provider for advice on whether to continue using the product.
Contact Mckesson Packaging Services
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mckesson Packaging Services to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0338-2018 — Mckesson Packaging Services Mckesson Packaging Services Hello, I own a Mckesson Packaging Services that is covered by recall D-0338-2018 from Mckesson Packaging Services. 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-0338-2018 (January 29, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0338-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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