The Compounding Pharmacy of America recalls HCG 5,000 IU/mL + Methylcobalamin 500 mcg/mL Injection 5 mL, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Rx Only, Compounded by The
The Compounding Pharmacy of America recalls HCG 5,000 IU/mL + Methylcobalamin 500 mcg/mL Injection 5 mL vials due to non-sterility. This poses a risk of infection from improper sterility.
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Non-Sterility
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What happened, in plain English
The Compounding Pharmacy of America is recalling HCG injections with methylcobalamin that may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used improperly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40931-recall-hcg-injection-with-non-sterility-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40931-recall-hcg-injection-with-non-sterility-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0600-2018
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“Recall: HCG Injection with Non-Sterility Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40931-recall-hcg-injection-with-non-sterility-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0600-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0600-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Non-sterility means the injection may contain contaminants that could cause infections when injected. This is a risk for individuals receiving the medication for medical treatment.
Who’s affected
People who have received this specific compounded injection from The Compounding Pharmacy of America. Those using it for medical purposes are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the lot number 01052018@46 on the vial label. The product was sold with a use-by date of February 9, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Check Vial Label
Look for the lot number 01052018@46 on the vial label to confirm if it is recalled.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may not be sterile, which could lead to infections. Do not use it if you have the lot number 01052018@46.
How can I get a replacement?
The official recall notice does not specify a replacement process.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the vial label for the lot number 01052018@46. If it matches, stop using it and contact the manufacturer for guidance.
Contact The Compounding Pharmacy of America
We’ve drafted a message you can send The Compounding Pharmacy of America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0600-2018 — The Compounding Pharmacy of America The Compounding Pharmacy of America Hello, I own a The Compounding Pharmacy of America that is covered by recall D-0600-2018 from The Compounding Pharmacy of America. 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-0600-2018 (January 12, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0600-2018 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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