The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0244-2025·Announced 2025-02-26

Atomoxetine Prescription Capsules Recalled for Impurity Above FDA Recommended Level

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling 58,368 bottles of Atomoxetine Capsules 100 mg due to N-Nitroso Atomoxetine impurity above FDA-recommended limits. The recall affects bottles distributed nationwide.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a potential health risk from N-nitroso compound impurity. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported receive a score of 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA is recalling Atomoxetine Capsules, USP 100 mg due to the presence of N-Nitroso Atomoxetine impurity exceeding FDA-recommended limits. This represents a Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviation.

The recall encompasses 58,368 bottles distributed nationwide within the United States. The product was manufactured for Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, and manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Goa, India, with NDC 16714-761-01.

Affected lot numbers are: 19233270, 19233278, 19233285 (expiring 7/2025); 19233806 (expiring 8/2025); 19240954 (expiring 2/2026); and 19241854 (expiring 4/2026).

The recalled product

Product
ATOMOXETINE (ATOMOXETINE)
Brand
ATOMOXETINE
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • n-nitroso-impurity

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 (10)

  • Lot Numbers: 19233270
  • 19233278
  • 19233285
  • Exp.: 7/2025
  • 19233806
  • Exp.: 8/2025
  • 19240954
  • Exp.: 2/2026
  • 19241854
  • Exp.: 4/2026.

UPCs (5)

  • 0316714760018
  • 0316714755014
  • 0316714756011
  • 0316714761015
  • 0316714757018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.