US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Completed Initiated Aug 16, 2023 (3 years ago)

Nexlizet (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe), 180ng/18mg, 30 tablets, Rx only, Manufactured…

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

Why it was recalled

Failed dissolution specifications: below specification results at stability 12-month

What was recalled

Nexlizet (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe), 180ng/18mg, 30 tablets, Rx only, Manufactured for: Esperion Therapeutics, Inc, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, NDC 72426-818-03

Recalling firm
Esperion
NDC code
72426-818-03
Origin
MI, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1143-2023

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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