Levothroid Tablets Recall

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Levothroid Tablets Recall

(Thyroid medication)

SafetyAlerts
August 8, 2002
AmeriSource Health Services Has Recalled Levothroid Tablets

The FDA has released the following information.

PRODUCT
Levothroid Tablets (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 100 mcg., 100-tablet bottles, Rx only. NDC #0456-0323-01. Recall # D-362-2.

CODE
Lot #16828, Exp. Aug 02, and Lot #17145, Exp. Sep 02.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: AmeriSource Health Services Corp., Columbus, OH, by letter and fax July 15, 2002.
Manufacturer: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Cincinnati, OH.
Firm initiated recall is ongoing.

REASON
Stability; low potency prior to labeled expiration date from manufacturer (Forest).

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1,006 bottles.

DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.