The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0569-2021·Announced 2021-06-02

Cardinal Health Recalls COREG CR Capsules Due to Temperature Excursions

Cardinal Health is recalling 133 bottles of COREG CR 80 mg capsules due to intermittent temperature exposure during storage.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically corresponds to a Moderate severity score when no specific injuries or hospitalizations are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 133 bottles of COREG CR (carvedilol phosphate) Extended Release Capsules, 80 mg, 30-count bottles. The recall is due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations involving intermittent exposure to temperature excursions during storage.

The affected product is identified by lot code P0978 and UPC 57664066683. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a situation where use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Consumers and healthcare providers with this product should stop using it and contact their pharmacist or physician for guidance on replacement or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
COREG CR (carvedilol phosphate) Extended Release Capsules, 80 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only,/UPC 57664066683
Affected units
133

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)

  • P0978

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 198 recalled by Cardinal Health 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 198 products in this recall →