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ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-446-2013·Announced 2013-05-29

Lloyd Inc. Recalls Levothroid Tablets Due to Stability Failures

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium) tablets due to cGMP deviations and insufficient stability data.

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 and involves cGMP deviations and stability failures without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 112 mcg, RX only, 100 tablets per bottle. The product was manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The recall involves specific lots with expiration dates in April, July, and August 2013.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations. Following a quality review of stability failures in previous lots, the firm determined there is insufficient data to confirm that other lots are not affected. The bulk product was distributed to Forest Laboratories, Inc., which repackaged it into 100-tablet bottles. Distribution was made to 75 customers nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on replacement therapy. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 112 mcg, RX only, 100 tablets per bottle, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc, St. Louis, MO by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA, NDC 0456-1330-01
Manufacturer
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa
Category
Drug — Thyroid Hormone
Hazard
Affected units
40,311

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 (6)

  • Lot #: 1095208
  • Exp Apr-13
  • 1097177
  • Exp Jul-13
  • 1098537
  • Exp Aug-13.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 recalled by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa 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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