Drug & medication recalls

Lovastatin Tablets USP recalled over manufacturing violations

Recall date
February 19, 2019
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Official notice title
American Health Packaging recalls Lovastatin Tablets USP, 40 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 68001-316-00) and b)1000-count bottles (NDC 68001-…
Recall number
D-1584-2019
FDA classification
Class III
Brand / firm
American Health Packaging
Sold / distributed
Nationwide within the USA and Puerto Rico

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Finished product made with lovastatin drug substance that was out of specification for individual impurity results.

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

Lovastatin Tablets USP, 40 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 68001-316-00) and b)1000-count bottles (NDC 68001-316-08), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa 403 722 INDIA For BluePoint Laboratories.

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