FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0391-2026

Product

Pitavastatin Tablets, 2 mg, packaged in 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Annora Pharma Pvt. LTd., Sengareddy - 502313, Telengana, India, NDC 72603-479-01.

Brand name
Pitavastatin Calcium
Generic name
Pitavastatin Calcium
Active ingredient
Pitavastatin Calcium
Route
Oral
NDCs
72603-479, 72603-480
FDA application
ANDA205977
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: A252487, Exp 05/31/2027

Why it was recalled

Presence of foreign tablets/capsules: one Pitavastatin tablet 1mg found in bottle of Pitavastatin tablets 2mg

Recalling firm

Firm
Annora Pharma Private Limited
Manufacturer
NorthStar RxLLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Sy. No.261, Plot No. 13 And 14, Annaram Village, Gummadidal Mandal, Jinnaram Mandal, Sangareddy District, Medak, Hyderabad, N/A N/A, India

Distribution

Quantity
770 bottles
Distribution pattern
TN

Timeline

Recall initiated
2026-02-03
FDA classified
2026-03-16
Posted by FDA
2026-03-25
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0391-2026. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Pitavastatin Calcium · FDA Drug Recalls