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SafetyAlerts
May 21, 2003
King Pharmaceuticals Has Recalled Levoxyl Tablets
(Thyroid replacement therapy)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
released the following information.
PRODUCT
Levoxyl Tablets, (Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP), 300mcg, 100 and
1,000 tablet bottles, J P Jones, Rx
only. Recall # D-248-3.
CODE
300 mcg, 100 tablet bottle: Lot Nos.: 7325 (Exp date 07/03), 7483
(09/03), 7484 (09/03), 7776 (01/04) 300
mcg, 1,000 tablet bottles: Lot Nos. 7325 (Exp date 7/03), 7484 (9/03),
7775 (1/04).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN, by letter dated April 16,
2003. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Subpotency; during stability testing.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
84,844 units.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
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