AvKare Recalls Quinapril 40 mg Tablets Due to Subpotency
AvKare recalls specific lots of Quinapril Tablets USP, 40 mg due to subpotent drug concerns. Check your medication details below.
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Subpotent Drug
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What happened, in plain English
AvKare Inc. is recalling a small quantity of Quinapril Tablets USP, 40 mg because the drug was found to be subpotent. This means the tablets may not contain the full amount of active ingredient needed for effectiveness. The recall affects 431 unit dose packs distributed nationwide. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/44913-avkare-inc-recalls-quinapril-tablets-usp-40-mg-rx-only.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/44913-avkare-inc-recalls-quinapril-tablets-usp-40-mg-rx-only · Updated October 12, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0402-2015
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“AvKare Recalls Quinapril 40 mg Tablets Due to Subpotency.” GovInfoNow, updated October 12, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/44913-avkare-inc-recalls-quinapril-tablets-usp-40-mg-rx-only. Based on FDA recall #D-0402-2015 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0402-2015%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard is classified as a 'Subpotent Drug,' which indicates that the active ingredient in the tablets is present in an amount lower than what is stated on the label. While not immediately toxic, subpotency can lead to inadequate treatment of the condition for which the drug was prescribed.
Who’s affected
Patients who have been prescribed Quinapril Tablets USP, 40 mg and possess the specific lot number I1407932 with an expiration date of February 2016. These individuals may be receiving medication that is less potent than labeled.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your medication bottle or packaging for the following details: Brand 'AvKare', Product 'Quinapril Tablets USP, 40 mg', NDC '50268-691-15', UPC '5026869115', Lot number 'I1407932', and Expiration date '02/2016'. The product is a 50-tablet (5 X 10) unit dose pack.
- Brand
AvKare- Product
Quinapril Tablets USP, 40 mg, Rx only, 50 tablets (5 X 10) unit dose pack, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc., Pulaski, TN- 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 III- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0401-2015 | Quinapril Tablets USP, 5 mg, Rx only, 50 tablets (5 X 10) unit dose pack, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc., Pulaski, TN 38478, UPC 5026868815, NDC 50268-688-15; Lot number: I1404952, Exp. 02/2016 | 214 unit dose packs |
| D-0402-2015 | Quinapril Tablets USP, 40 mg, Rx only, 50 tablets (5 X 10) unit dose pack, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc., Pulaski, TN 38478, UPC 5026869115, NDC 50268-691-15; Lot number: I1407932, Exp. 02/2016 | 431 unit dose packs |
What to do — step by step
Contact Your Pharmacist
Reach out to your pharmacy or healthcare provider immediately to discuss the recall and determine if you have the affected lot.
Do Not Stop Medication Abruptly
Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication regimen, as stopping suddenly could be harmful depending on your condition.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “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 7 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- 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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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-0402-2015 (February 27, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0402-2015 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 12, 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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