Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Presence of the N-nitroso-varenicline impurity above FDAs acceptable interim acceptable intake limit
What was recalled
Chantix (varenicline)Tablets, Contains: 1 Starting Week (0.5 mg* x 11 tablets), 3 Continuing Weeks (1 mg x 42 tablets), Rx Only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017, Made in Ireland, NDC 0069-0471-03.
Recalling firm
Pfizer Inc.
NDC code
0069-0471-03
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0700-2021
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.