The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0492-2016·Announced 2015-12-09

Life Science Pharmacy Recalls Compounded Estriol Vaginal Gels Due to Penicillin Contamination

Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling compounded Estriol Vaginal Gels due to potential penicillin cross-contamination. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating (4) under the rubric, particularly given the risk of penicillin allergy in a drug product.

Plain-English summary

Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling compounded Estriol Vaginal Gels, a prescription product manufactured in Harriman, NY. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with penicillin.

The recall includes all lots of the affected product. Distribution was nationwide. The source text does not specify the number of units recalled or the specific dates of distribution.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for instructions on how to dispose of the medication or obtain a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
ESTRIOL Vaginal Gels, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY

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 (1)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 23 recalled by Life Science Pharmacy Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 23 products in this recall →