West-Ward Recalls Prednisone Tablets Due to Underweight Specification Failure
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals is recalling 15,109 bottles of Prednisone 1 mg tablets because an underweight tablet was discovered.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a minor specification failure (underweight tablet) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.
Plain-English summary
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals is recalling 15,109 bottles of PredniSONE Tablets USP, 1 mg, 100-count bottles. The recall was initiated after the discovery of an underweight tablet, which constitutes a failure of tablet specifications.
The affected product is identified by Lot # 660621A with an expiration date of 01/31/18. The product is distributed nationwide in the United States. The NDC for the specific 100-count bottle is 0054-4741-25.
Consumers who have this specific lot of Prednisone should stop using it and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for a replacement or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- PREDNISONE (PREDNISONE)
- Brand
- PREDNISONE
- Manufacturer
- West-Ward Pharmaceutical
- Category
- Drug — Prescription Drug
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 15,109
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Lot # 660621A
- Exp 01/31/18
UPCs (1)
- 0300543722507
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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