Betaxolol recalls

The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Betaxolol since 2021. The latest was reported on 25 Oct 2023. Most were for sterility. Akorn has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls3since 2021

Last 12 months0reported

Class I133% of total

Ongoing1latest 25 Oct 2023

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Oct '24 0 0 0Jan '25 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0 0Oct 0 0 0Jan '26 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0

Severity split

Class I 1 33%Class II 2 67%Class III 0 0%

Why betaxolol is recalled

Companies

Akorn267%
Kvk-Tech133%

By year

2023267%
2021133%

Ongoing betaxolol recalls

1 active

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
25 Jan 2023Drug	CLASS II	Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution recalled by Akorn	Akorn	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide

All betaxolol recalls, newest first

3 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
25 Oct 2023Drug	CLASS I	Betaxolol Tablets, USP 10 mg recalled by KVK-TechBetaxolol Hydrochloride	Kvk-Tech	Other	Nationwide
25 Jan 2023Drug	CLASS II	Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution recalled by Akorn	Akorn	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
13 Oct 2021Drug	CLASS II	Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution recalled by Akorn	Akorn	Sterility	Nationwide

Should you stop taking Betaxolol?

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.