The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1501-2016·Announced 2016-09-21

Amerisource Recalls bupropion Hydrochloride Tablets for Dissolution Failure

Amerisource Health Services is recalling 2,626 bottles of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets due to failed dissolution specifications.

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 III, which the rubric associates with scores of 1 or 2. A score of 2 is assigned as it involves a pharmaceutical product with a quality specification failure, rather than a purely cosmetic or documentation issue.

Plain-English summary

Amerisource Health Services is recalling 2,626 bottles of buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP (XL), 300mg. The product is identified by Lot # MS1509 and an expiration date of 12/17. The recall was initiated because the tablets failed dissolution specifications, a result identified during 3-month stability testing.

The affected product was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico. The tablets are manufactured by Cadila Healthcare Ltd. in Ahmedabad, India, for BluePoint Laboratories. The NDC number for the product is 68001-264-03.

Consumers with this specific lot of medication should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on replacing the medication. The recall is classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating that the violation is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP (XL), 300mg, 500-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India For BluePoint Laboratories, NDC 68001-264-03
Affected units
2,626

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 #: MS1509
  • Exp 12/17

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: