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.
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) for related substances test for Anhydro Simvastatin at the 06-month time…
Reason Failed Excipient Specifications and Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules; product manufactured using an excipient found to be OOS for conductivity…
Reason Failed Excipient Specifications and Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules; product manufactured using an excipient found to be OOS for conductivity…
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.NDC 43598-743-05D-0085-2022
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