The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0135-2020·Announced 2019-10-16

Epic Pharma Recalls Estradiol Tablets Due to Foreign Tablet Presence

Epic Pharma is recalling Estradiol 0.5 mg tablets because 1 mg tablets were found in the bottles. Patients should stop using the product and contact their healthcare provider.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (incorrect dosage of a prescription drug) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Epic Pharma, LLC is recalling Estradiol 0.5 mg tablets, 100-count bottles, due to the presence of foreign tablets. The recall involves Lot #19094A with an expiration date of 2021. The product is distributed nationwide within the United States.

The recall was initiated because Estradiol 1 mg tablets were found in a 100-count bottle of Estradiol 0.5 mg tablets. This discrepancy presents a risk of patients receiving an incorrect dosage of the medication.

Patients who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider for guidance. The recalled product is identified by NDC 42806-087-01.

The recalled product

Product
ESTRADIOL (ESTRADIOL)
Brand
ESTRADIOL
Manufacturer
Epic Pharma, LLC

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 #: 19094A
  • Exp. 2021

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Epic Pharma, LLC

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