US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jul 12, 2014 (12 years ago)

Benicar HCT Tablets (olmesartan medoxomil, hydrochlorothiazide) 20 mg/12.5 mg, 30 count…

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

Why it was recalled

Temperature Abuse; various products were not stored at Controlled Room Temperature as per USP guidelines during shipping

What was recalled

Benicar HCT Tablets (olmesartan medoxomil, hydrochlorothiazide) 20 mg/12.5 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 --- NDC 65597-105-30

Recalling firm
Daiichi Sankyo Pharma Development
NDC code
65597-105-30
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1503-2014

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.

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