FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0796-2020

Product

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Ranitidine Tablets, 150 mg, a) 30 count bottles (NDC: 68788-7388-3), b) 60 count bottles (NDC: 68788-7388-6), c) 90 count bottles (NDC: 68788-7388-9), d) 100 count bottles (NDC: 68788-7388-1)

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: All lots within expiry

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
221,710 tablets
Distribution pattern
Distribution to physicians in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IN, and SC

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-01-07
FDA classified
2020-01-20
Posted by FDA
2020-01-29
Terminated
2023-12-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0796-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.