Life Science Pharmacy Recalls Compounded Estriol Gels Due to Penicillin Contamination
Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling compounded Estriol Gels because they may be contaminated with penicillin. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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: The recall involves a high-risk allergen (penicillin) in a prescription drug, which fits the rubric for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' or high-risk pathogens/allergens without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling compounded Estriol Gels, a prescription medication, due to potential cross-contamination with penicillin. The recall includes all lots of the product distributed nationwide.
The hazard is the presence of penicillin, which poses a risk to patients with penicillin allergies. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or report any illnesses or injuries.
Consumers should stop using the product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on disposal or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- ESTRIOL Gels, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
- Manufacturer
- Life Science Pharmacy Inc
- Category
- Drug — Compounded Prescription
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.
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