Bupropion recalls

The FDA has published 36 recalls involving Bupropion since 2012. The latest was reported on 29 Oct 2025. Most were for potency & assay. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries 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 recalls36since 2012
Last 12 months1reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing3latest 29 Oct 2025

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 6 17%Class III 30 83%

By year

Ongoing bupropion recalls

3 active
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
DrugCLASS IIBupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP (XL), 300 mg recalledBupropion HydrochlorideGraviti Pharmaceuticals PrivateOtherNationwide
DrugCLASS IIbuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets recalledBupropion HydrochlorideAmerisource Health ServicesPotency & AssayNationwide
DrugCLASS IIbuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP (XL) 150mg recalledBupropion HydrochlorideRising Pharma HoldingOtherNationwide

All bupropion recalls, newest first

36 total
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
DrugCLASS IIBupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP (XL), 300 mg recalledBupropion HydrochlorideGraviti Pharmaceuticals PrivateOtherNationwide
DrugCLASS IIbuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets recalledBupropion HydrochlorideAmerisource Health ServicesPotency & AssayNationwide
DrugCLASS IIbuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP (XL) 150mg recalledBupropion HydrochlorideRising Pharma HoldingOtherNationwide
DrugCLASS IIIbuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP (SR) 200 mg recalledBupropion HydrochlorideSun Pharmaceutical IndustriesPotency & AssayNationwide
DrugCLASS IIIBupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP (SR), 150 mg recalledBupropion HydrochlorideSun Pharmaceutical IndustriesPotency & AssayNationwide
DrugCLASS IIbuPROPrion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP (SR) 150 mg recalledBupropion HydrochlorideSun Pharmaceutical IndustriesPotency & AssayNationwide
DrugCLASS IIBuPROPion Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 75 mg (10 x recalledBupropion HydrochlorideAmerisource Health ServicesPotency & AssayNationwide
DrugCLASS IIIbuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablet, USP (SR), 150 mg recalledBupropion HydrochlorideSun Pharmaceutical IndustriesPackaging DefectsNationwide
DrugCLASS IIIbuPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablet, USP (SR), 200 mg recalledBupropion HydrochlorideSun Pharmaceutical IndustriesOtherNationwide
DrugCLASS IIbupropion Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 75 mg recalled by Cardinal HealthBupropion HydrochlorideCardinal HealthManufacturing (CGMP) DeviationsFL, GA, SC

Should you stop taking Bupropion?

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.