The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1071-2020·Announced 2020-04-08

Par Pharmaceutical Recalls Glycopyrrolate Tablets Due to Unknown Impurity

Par Pharmaceutical is recalling 29,352 bottles of Glycopyrrolate Tablets, USP 1 mg, because an unknown impurity was detected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class II. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly when specific impurity failures are involved.

Plain-English summary

Par Pharmaceutical Inc. is recalling 29,352 bottles of Glycopyrrolate Tablets, USP 1 mg, 100-count bottles. The affected product is prescription-only and was distributed within the United States. The specific lot number is 32809101, with an expiration date of 3/2021.

The recall was initiated because an unknown impurity was observed in the product, resulting in a failure of impurities/degradation specifications. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific NDC number 49884-0065-01 and lot number 32809101. If the product matches these details, it should be returned to the pharmacy or supplier for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Glycopyrrolate Tablets, USP 1 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Par Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY, 10977, U.S.A, Mfg. by: Par Formulations Private Limited, 1/58, Pudupakkam, Kelambakkam - 603 103., Made in India NDC# 49884-0065-01
Affected units
29,352

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)

  • Lot # 32809101
  • Exp 3/2021

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.