Best Read Product Recall Stories in 2022

In First 2022 Recall, Metformin Pulled Back Because of Carcinogenic NDMA

In the first drug recall of 2022, Cranford, New Jersey-based Viona Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling 23 lots of metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets.

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Compounding Pharmacies to Help Alleviate Amoxicillin Shortage

The FDA has released a final guidance document on November 18, stipulating minimum steps pharmacies that compound beta lactam oral antibiotic suspension products must take to mitigate the potential for cross-contamination with other products.

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Hospital Demand for Amoxicillin Increases While Shortage Continues

The ongoing amoxicillin shortage is impacting hospitals and pharmacies across the United States. New data from healthcare services firm Vizient is showing a 43% surge in demand for all amoxicillin products in the acute care setting from September to October.

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Omnipod 5 Charging Ports are Subject to Overheating

This is second issue related to Omnipod 5. Insulet also had received 50 complaints related to the batteries of Omnipod DASH Personal Diabetes Manager.

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Exela Pharma Expands Recall of Sodium Bicarbonate

Exela Pharma is recalling an additional 14 lots of sodium bicarbonate injection because of a broken vial.

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Label Mix Up Leads to Recall of Clopidogrel and Atenolol

In one lot, a bottle containing clopidogrel was mislabeled as atenolol. This lot was sold to AmerisourceBergen and McKesson.

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