US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Feb 24, 2012 (15 years ago)

Levothroid

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Subpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): Low assay at the 6-month test interval.

What was recalled

Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 75 mcg., 100-count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0456-1322-01, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO, by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, Iowa 51601

Recalling firm
Lloyd Inc
NDC code
0456-1322-01
Origin
IA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1394-2012

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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