Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
glipiZIDE
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications:
Glucotrol XL
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specification; 8 hr stability timepoint
What was recalled
Glucotrol XL (glipizide) extended release tablets, 5 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by Roerig, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY --- NDC 0049-1550-66
- Recalling firm
- Pfizer Inc.
- NDC code
- 0049-1550-66
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1058-2014
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.
Other Glipizide recalls
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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
GlipiZIDE Extended-Release Tablets
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications: results were above specification.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
GlipiZIDE Extended-release Tablets
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications: dissolution failure at time zero of the repackaged lot. Drug release results were slightly above specification at time zero.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Glipizide XL
Reason CGMP Deviations; rejected product was used to manufacture final bulk lot
Class III · Low risk Terminated
Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets
Reason Failed Moisture Limits: out of specification test results for water content obtained during stability testing.
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