Amneal Metformin recalls
The FDA has published 8 recalls involving Amneal Metformin since 2020. The latest was reported on 1 Jul 2020. Most were for nitrosamine impurity. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls 8 since 2020
Last 12 months 0 reported
Class I 0 0% of total
Ongoing 8 latest 1 Jul 2020
Recalls per month, last 24 months click a bar for that month Severity split
0 0%8 100%0 0%
Why amneal metformin is recalled
Ongoing amneal metformin recalls 8 active Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, Bulk recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, Bulk recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide
All amneal metformin recalls, newest first 8 total Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, Bulk recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, Bulk recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 500 mg recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 1 Jul 2020 Drug CLASS II amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg recalled Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide
Should you stop taking Amneal Metformin?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.