The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1027-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Aprepitant 40 mg Prescription Drug Recalled for Manufacturing Temperature Deviations

McKesson Medical-Surgical is recalling 29 boxes of Aprepitant 40 mg capsules nationwide due to temperature abuse during manufacturing that violated current Good Manufacturing Practice standards.

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 recall for manufacturing process deviations without reported illnesses or injuries. Temperature abuse affecting drug stability is a quality issue rather than a direct safety hazard.

Plain-English summary

McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. is recalling 29 boxes of Aprepitant 40 mg capsules distributed nationwide. The recall was initiated due to manufacturing process deviations identified as temperature abuse that did not conform to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards.

Aprepitant is a prescription medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. The temperature abuse during manufacturing may have affected the drug's stability. No illnesses or injuries have been reported associated with this recall.

Consumers should contact their pharmacy or healthcare provider if they have this product. Patients should not stop taking their medication without consulting their doctor.

The recalled product

Product
APREPITANT (APREPITANT)
Brand
APREPITANT
Manufacturer
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • cGMP-deviation
  • temperature-abuse

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.