The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0137-2017·Announced 2016-11-23

Amerisource Recalls Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets for Dissolution Failure

Amerisource Health Services is recalling specific lots of Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets because stability samples failed dissolution specifications.

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 III, which indicates a remote possibility of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a failure to meet dissolution specifications, which is a quality control issue rather than a direct contamination or acute safety hazard.

Plain-English summary

Amerisource Health Services is recalling specific lots of Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP (XL), 300 mg. The affected products are available in 90-count and 500-count bottles and were distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

The recall was initiated after the firm was notified that 6-month stability samples failed to meet dissolution specifications. This means the tablets may not release the medication in the body as intended.

Consumers should stop using the recalled products and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. The specific lot numbers and expiration dates are listed in the structured product information.

The recalled product

Product
Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP (XL), 300 mg, a) 90-count bottle (NDC 68001-264-05), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 68001-264-03) , Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Limited, Ahmedabad, India For BluePoint Laboratories

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 (8)

  • Lot #: a) M601509
  • Exp 3/31/2018
  • M606506
  • Exp 4/30/2018
  • b) M601510
  • M604444
  • M606515
  • Exp 4/30/2018.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: