FDASeptember 24, 2020drug

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 1000 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Packaged by: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, Earth City, MO 63045, Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR 72716. NDC 68645-545-59

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Metformin 1000mg with different imprint was found in bottles.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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