The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0313-2024·Announced 2024-02-14

Prescription Glimepiride Tablets Recalled Due to Tablet Misprint

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Glimepiride 1mg tablets nationwide due to a printing defect on the tablet. The voluntary recall affects 14,425 bottles.

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: FDA classified this as a Class III recall for a minor tablet printing defect. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is limited to a labeling issue rather than a product safety defect.

Plain-English summary

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. is recalling Glimepiride Tablets, USP 1mg due to a misprint on the tablet. The recall is voluntary and was initiated by the firm.

The affected product consists of 14,425 bottles of Glimepiride 1mg tablets distributed nationwide. The recalled lots are T2303609 and T2303610, both with an expiration date of June 2026. The product is manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited in Srikakulam, India and is labeled for prescription use only.

Consumers and healthcare providers who have this medication should contact Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. with questions regarding the recall. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this defect. Patients should not discontinue their diabetes medication without consulting their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
GLIMEPIRIDE (GLIMEPIRIDE)
Brand
GLIMEPIRIDE
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • mis-labeling

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 (3)

  • Lot: T2303609
  • Exp. 06/2026 Lot: T2303610
  • Exp. 06/2026

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.