The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0854-2023·Announced 2023-06-07

Valproic Acid Oral Solution Recalled for Manufacturing Compliance Deviation

Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Valproic Acid Oral Solution, USP (250mg/5mL) nationwide. The recall was issued because the firm ceased operations and could not complete required stability studies as mandated by manufacturing regulations.

What this means for you

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: This is a prescription drug where required stability studies were not completed due to manufacturer closure. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the inability to confirm ongoing safety and efficacy of the medication over its shelf life represents a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Valproic Acid Oral Solution, USP (250mg/5mL), distributed nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico. The product is a prescription medication supplied in 473 mL bottles and distributed by Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, Illinois.

The recall was issued due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. The recalling firm ceased business operations and was unable to continue the stability studies required by federal manufacturing standards. Stability studies are essential to verify that a drug remains safe and effective throughout its shelf life.

This recall affects all patients who are currently using this product. All lots of the affected product are subject to recall.

Patients taking Valproic Acid Oral Solution should contact their pharmacy or healthcare provider regarding this recall and discuss next steps for their treatment.

The recalled product

Product
Valproic Acid Oral Solution, USP, 250mg/5mL, 473 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Manufacturer
Akorn, Inc.
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • cgmp-deviation
  • incomplete-stability-data

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.

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