Amerisource Health Services Recalls Amphetamine Capsules Due to Mispackaging Risk
Amerisource Health Services recalls specific amphetamine capsules due to potential mispackaging where blister cavities may contain multiple tablets. Affected units include certain lot numbers and expiration dates.
Lower-risk recall
Unit Dose Mispackaging; blister cavities may contain more than one tablet /capsule
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What happened, in plain English
Amerisource Health Services is recalling specific amphetamine capsules because some blister packs may contain more than one tablet. This could lead to taking an incorrect dose if the product is used without checking the packaging. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/42465-amerisource-health-services-recalls-amphetamine-capsules-due-to-mispackaging-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/42465-amerisource-health-services-recalls-amphetamine-capsules-due-to-mispackaging-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1488-2016
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“Amerisource Health Services Recalls Amphetamine Capsules Due to Mispackaging Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/42465-amerisource-health-services-recalls-amphetamine-capsules-due-to-mispackaging-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1488-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1488-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The capsules are packaged in blister packs that may contain more than one tablet or capsule per cavity. This mispackaging could result in taking a higher dose than intended, which might cause an incorrect medication dose.
Who’s affected
People who have the specific amphetamine capsules with the listed lot numbers and expiration dates are affected. Those using these products for medical purposes are most at risk if they take the wrong dose.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the carton NDC 68084-832-25 and blister NDC 68084-832-95. The affected lots are 152325 (expiring 12/31/16) and 154834 (expiring 5/31/17).
- Brand
Amerisource Health Services- Category
Drug
All 10 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
Product was distributed in the following states: Nationwide
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-1481-2016 | Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product) CII 5 mg, 30 UD Tablets (5 x 6), Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH --- Carton NDC 68084-874-25; Blister NDC 68084-874-95; Lot 163220, exp. 10/31/17 and lot 164194, exp. 11/20/17 | 221 cartons |
| D-1482-2016 | Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product) CII 10 mg, 30 UD Tablets (5 x 6), Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH ---- Carton NDC 68084-936-25; Blister NDC 68084-936-95; Lot 150130, exp. 10/31/16 and lot 161296, exp. 8/31/17 | 2,276 cartons |
| D-1483-2016 | Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product) CII 15 mg, 30 UD Tablets (5 x 6), Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH ---- Carton NDC 60687-133-25; Blister NDC 60687-133-95; Lot 150950, exp. 3/31/17 and lot 154813, exp. 5/31/2017 | 1,416 cartons |
| D-1484-2016 | Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product) CII 20 mg, 30 UD Tablets (5 x 6), Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH --- Carton NDC 68084-943-25; Blister NDC 68084-943-95; Lot 162276, exp. 9/30/17 | 867 cartons |
| D-1485-2016 | Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product) CII 30 mg, 30 UD Tablets (5 x 6), Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH --- Carton NDC 60687-154-25; Blister NDC 60687-154-95; Lot 162278, exp. 10/31/17 | 156 cartons |
| D-1486-2016 | Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product) Extended-Release Capsules CII 10 mg 30 UD Capsules (5 x 6), Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH --- Carton NDC 68084-815-25; Blister NDC 68084-815-95; Lot 152254, exp. 12/31/16, lot 152324, exp. 3/31/17, lot 154833, exp. 5/31/17, lot 162406, exp. 12/31/17 | 834 cartons |
| D-1487-2016 | Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product) Extended-Release Capsules CII 15 mg 20 UD Capsules (5 x 4), Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH --- Carton NDC 68084-898-32; Blister NDC 68084-898-33; Lot 162489, exp. 9/30/17 and lot 162910, exp. 10/31/17 | 126 cartons |
| D-1488-2016 | Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product) Extended-Release Capsules, CII 20 mg, 30 UD Capsules (5 x 6), Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH --- Carton NDC 68084-832-25; Blister NDC 68084-832-95; Lot 152325, exp. 12/31/16, lot 154834, exp. 5/31/17 | 666 cartons |
| D-1489-2016 | Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product) Extended-Release Capsules CII 25 mg 20 UD Capsules (5 x 4), Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH ---- Carton NDC 68084-909-32; Blister NDC 68084-909-33; Lot 162490, exp. 9/30/17 | 115 cartons |
| D-1490-2016 | Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate (Mixed Salts of a Single-Entity Amphetamine Product) Extended-Release Capsules CII 30 mg 20 UD Capsules (5 x 4), Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH ---- Carton NDC 68084-887-32; Blister NDC 68084-887-33; Lot 152418, exp. 12/31/16, lot 153544, exp. 3/31/17, lot 154835, exp. 5/31/17 | 761 cartons |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the carton NDC 68084-832-25 and blister NDC 68084-832-95 on the packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Product was distributed in the following states: Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 16 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1488-2016 (August 24, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1488-2016 to see it in context.
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