The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0231-2025·Announced 2025-02-26

Atomoxetine Capsules Recalled for Elevated Nitrosamine Impurity

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling 70,032 bottles of Atomoxetine Capsules nationwide due to N-Nitroso impurity exceeding FDA recommended limits.

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: FDA Class II recall without reported illnesses or injuries. N-Nitroso Atomoxetine impurity exceeds FDA limits, representing a manufacturing quality and potential health risk without documented harm to date.

Plain-English summary

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. (USA) is recalling 70,032 bottles of Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 10 mg nationwide due to the presence of N-Nitroso Atomoxetine impurity above FDA-recommended limits. The impurity was discovered during manufacturing quality reviews and represents a deviation from current good manufacturing practices (CGMP).

The recalled product was distributed nationwide. Affected lot numbers are: 19232368 (Expires May 2025), 19235088 (Expires November 2025), 19241447 (Expires March 2026), and 19243146 (Expires July 2026). Consumers can check their bottle's lot number to determine if their supply is affected.

Patients currently taking this medication should contact their pharmacy or healthcare provider regarding their specific supply and appropriate next steps. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
ATOMOXETINE (ATOMOXETINE)
Brand
ATOMOXETINE
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • nitrosamine-impurity
  • manufacturing-defect

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 Numbers: 19232368
  • Exp:5/2025
  • 19235088
  • Exp.: 11/2025
  • 19241447
  • Exp.: 3/2026
  • 19243146
  • Exp.: 7/2026.

UPCs (7)

  • 0368462265307
  • 0368462270301
  • 0368462267301
  • 0368462271308
  • 0368462268308
  • 0368462269305
  • 0368462266304

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.