Atenolol 25mg bottles mislabeled; contain Clopidogrel 75mg tablets
Golden State Medical Supply Inc. is recalling 2,584 bottles of Atenolol 25mg tablets nationwide. Bottles labeled as Atenolol 25mg actually contain Clopidogrel 75mg tablets—a different medication.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, receiving an entirely different medication poses a serious risk to patient safety. FDA Class I classification requires a minimum severity score of 4.
Plain-English summary
Golden State Medical Supply Inc. is recalling 2,584 bottles of Atenolol 25mg tablets (Lot #GS046745, expiration 12/2023) due to a labeling error. Bottles labeled and intended to contain Atenolol 25mg actually contain Clopidogrel 75mg tablets.
Atenolol is a beta-blocker used to treat hypertension and angina. Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet agent used to reduce clot risk. These medications have different therapeutic purposes and different safety profiles. Patients who receive the wrong medication would not receive their intended treatment and could face serious health risks.
The affected product was distributed nationwide. Consumers who have received bottles from lot GS046745 should not take the product and should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance. Return the affected bottles to the dispensing pharmacy.
The recalled product
- Product
- ATENOLOL (ATENOLOL)
- Brand
- ATENOLOL
- Manufacturer
- Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Prescription Medication
- Affected units
- 2,584
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 #: GS046745
- Exp 12/2023
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · ATENOLOL
- HighZydus Recalls Atenolol Tablets Due to Foreign Paroxetine Tablet Presence
FDA (Drugs) · 2017-03-29
- SevereZydus Recalls Atenolol Tablets Due to Superpotent Drug Complaint
FDA (Drugs) · 2014-10-15
Same manufacturer · Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
See all →- HighBeak & Skiff Alcohol Antiseptic Sanitizer recalled for acetaldehyde contamination
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-09-09
- ModerateGolden State Medical Supply Recalls Carbamazepine Tablets Due to CGMP Deviations
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-08-26
- ModerateNiacin extended-release tablets failed dissolution testing at 24 hours
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-06-17
- LowPrimidone Tablets Recalled for Cross-Contamination with Acemetacin
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-05-27
- ModeratePrimidone Tablets Recalled Due to API Cross-Contamination
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-05-27
Same hazard · medication mix up
See all →- SevereCompounded Tirzepatide Vials Mislabeled with Testosterone Cypionate
FDA (Drugs) · 2024-06-05
- HighDrug Recall: Montelukast Sodium Tablets Contaminated with Foreign Metoprolol Tablet
FDA (Drugs) · 2023-11-15
- ModerateCompounded Phenylephrine Solution Recalled Due to Wrong Base Diluent
FDA (Drugs) · 2023-06-07
- SevereMorphine Sulfate Syringe Recall Due to Labeling Mix-Up
FDA (Drugs) · 2022-02-23
- SevereHYDROmorphone HCl syringe recalled due to labeling mix-up
FDA (Drugs) · 2022-02-23