The Medicine Shoppe Recalls Bi-Est Progesterone Capsules Due to Processing Control
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy is recalling Bi-Est (8:2)/Progesterone capsules in Florida due to a lack of processing control.
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 where the hazard is unlikely to cause serious adverse health consequences but may cause temporary or medically reversible harm.
Plain-English summary
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Port Charlotte, Florida, is recalling Bi-Est (8:2)/Progesterone 2/100 mg/mL capsules, 90-count bottles. The recall is limited to Lot 45239, which has a discard-by date of 9/16/2020. The product was distributed in Florida.
The recall was initiated due to a lack of processing control. This is a Class II recall, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or the pharmacy for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bi-Est (8:2)/Progesterone 2/100 mg/mL capsule 90 caps bottle, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
- Manufacturer
- The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
- Category
- Drug — Prescription Medication
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1
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)
- Lot: 45239 Discard by: 9/16/2020
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 54 recalled by The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 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.
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