FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1503-2014

Product

Benicar HCT Tablets (olmesartan medoxomil, hydrochlorothiazide) 20 mg/12.5 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 --- NDC 65597-105-30

Affected lot / code info
Lot #0002106 Exp - 11/30/2016

Why it was recalled

Temperature Abuse; various products were not stored at Controlled Room Temperature as per USP guidelines during shipping

Recalling firm

Firm
Daiichi Sankyo Pharma Development
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
399 Thornall St, Edison, New Jersey 08837-2236

Distribution

Quantity
108 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-07-12
FDA classified
2014-07-31
Posted by FDA
2014-08-06
Terminated
2015-03-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1503-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.