The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0509-2023·Announced 2023-04-12

Alprazolam 2 mg tablets recalled due to potential manufacturing cross-contamination

Direct Rx is recalling Alprazolam C-IV 2 mg tablets (NDC 72189-121-60) due to potential cross-contamination at the manufacturer. Nine bottles distributed nationwide; affected lots include 03FE2319 and 13MY2217.

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 Class II precautionary recall with no reported illnesses, injuries, or deaths. The potential cross-contamination hazard is theoretical and unconfirmed, meeting criteria for Score 2 (Moderate) voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Direct Rx is recalling Alprazolam C-IV 2 mg tablets (NDC 72189-121-60) due to potential product cross-contamination at the manufacturer. The company identified Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations that posed a cross-contamination risk.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide. The recall involves 9 bottles with lot numbers 03FE2319 (Expiration 2/28/25) and 13MY2217 (Expiration 5/31/23).

Patients and healthcare providers who may have the affected product should verify the lot number and NDC number to determine if their medication is included in this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Alprazolam C-IV, 2 mg, 60 Tabs per bottle, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534, NDC 72189-121-60.
Manufacturer
Direct Rx
Hazard
  • cross-contamination
  • manufacturing-defect

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 (2)

  • Lots: 03FE2319 Exp. 2/28/25
  • 13MY2217 Exp. 5/31/23

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.