US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 12, 2020 (6 years ago)

Metformin HCL E/R 500 mg, 90 Tabs, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)

What was recalled

Metformin HCL E/R 500 mg, 90 Tabs, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534 NDC 72189-064-90

Recalling firm
Direct Rx
NDC code
72189-064-90
Origin
GA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0058-2021

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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