US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Oct 13, 2016 (10 years ago)

Olanzapine tablets, USP, 2.5 mg, packaged in a 30-count bottle, Rx only, Mfd: By: Dr…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed impurities/degradation specifications: due to out-of-specification result for the Related Substance Compound C (Impurity 6 - N-Oxide at the 18 month stability station.

What was recalled

Olanzapine tablets, USP, 2.5 mg, packaged in a 30-count bottle, Rx only, Mfd: By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally, India, NDC 55111-163-30

Recalling firm
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
NDC code
55111-163-30
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0468-2017

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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