FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0385-2021

Product

Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc., Metformin HCl, Extended Release Tab. USP 500 mg, Generic for Glucophage XR, Rx Only, Pkg Size: 100, Mfg: Time-Cap Labs Inc.; Farmingdale NY, NDC #: 68788-6932-1

Affected lot / code info
Lot Codes: C2520W,Exp.12/31/2021; E0620F, Exp. 12/31/2021; G2020M, Exp. 4/30/2022; G2720A, Exp. 4/30/2022

Why it was recalled

CMGP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product and exceed the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit (ADI) of 96ng/day.

Recalling firm

Firm
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
N/A
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1250 N Lakeview Ave Ste O, N/A, Anaheim, California 92807-1801

Distribution

Quantity
147 bottles (14,700 extended release tablets)
Distribution pattern
Distributed to two physician consignees located in FL.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-04-28
FDA classified
2021-05-16
Posted by FDA
2021-05-26
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0385-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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