Chantix (varenicline recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Chantix (varenicline since 2021. The latest was reported on 29 Sep 2021. 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 recalls2since 2021
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing2latest 29 Sep 2021
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%
Why chantix (varenicline is recalled
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Ongoing chantix (varenicline recalls
2 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Chantix (varenicline) tablets 0.5mg/1mg recalled by Pfizer | Pfizer | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Chantix (varenicline) tablets 1 mg, Carton recalled by Pfizer | Pfizer | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
All chantix (varenicline recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Chantix (varenicline) tablets 0.5mg/1mg recalled by Pfizer | Pfizer | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Chantix (varenicline) tablets 1 mg, Carton recalled by Pfizer | Pfizer | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Chantix (varenicline?
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.