The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1528-2016·Announced 2016-10-05

Pfizer Recalls Premarin Tablets Due to Incorrect Expiration Date Labeling

Pfizer is recalling 1,316 bottles of Premarin 1.25 mg tablets because they were labeled with an incorrect expiration date of 11/17 instead of 09/17.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, and the issue is a minor labeling error regarding the expiration date.

Plain-English summary

Pfizer Inc. is recalling 1,316 bottles of PREMARIN (conjugated estrogen tablets, USP) 1.25 mg, 1000-count bottles. The recall is due to a labeling error where the bottles were incorrectly marked with an expiration date of 11/17, while the correct expiration date is 09/17. The affected product is identified by Lot # M35953S and NDC 0046-1104-91.

The affected product was distributed nationwide. This recall is classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating that use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers with this product should check the expiration date and lot number on their bottles. If the expiration date is 11/17 and the lot number is M35953S, they should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
PREMARIN (ESTROGENS, CONJUGATED)
Brand
PREMARIN
Manufacturer
Pfizer Inc.

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 # M35953S
  • Exp. 11/17 (labeled).

UPCs (3)

  • 0300461100913
  • 0300461103815
  • 0300461101811

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.