The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0494-2016·Announced 2015-12-09

Life Science Pharmacy Recalls Compounded Estriol Creams Due to Penicillin Contamination

Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling compounded Estriol Creams nationwide because they may be contaminated with penicillin.

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 classified this as an FDA Class II recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly given the risk of penicillin contamination which can cause severe allergic reactions.

Plain-English summary

Life Science Pharmacy Inc. of Harriman, NY, is recalling compounded Estriol Creams. The recall was initiated because the products are potentially contaminated with penicillin.

The recall covers all lots of the product, which was distributed nationwide. Estriol Creams are prescription medications compounded by the pharmacy.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or the pharmacy for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
ESTRIOL Creams, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
Manufacturer
Life Science Pharmacy Inc
Category
Drug — Compounded Prescription
Hazard

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 →

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