FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0540-2025

Product

BENLYSTA (belimumab) for injection, 400 mg/20 mL vial, Rx only, NDC 49401-102-01, GSK.

Brand name
Benlysta
Generic name
Belimumab
Active ingredient
Belimumab
Route
Subcutaneous
NDCs
49401-088, 49401-102, 49401-101
FDA application
BLA761043
Affected lot / code info
Lot: YK4W, Expiration date: 4/30/2029

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations; potential temperature excursions due to transit delays

Recalling firm

Firm
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
9954 Maryland Drive, Deep Run Iii Ste. 4000, Richmond, Virginia 23233

Distribution

Quantity
3 Vials
Distribution pattern
Within the U.S - OH, VA, FL.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-04-21
FDA classified
2025-07-21
Posted by FDA
2025-07-30
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0540-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.