Disulfiram recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Disulfiram since 2013. The latest was reported on 8 Jul 2015. Most were for potency & assay. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA 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 2013
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 8 Jul 2015
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 1 33%Class III 2 67%
Why disulfiram is recalled
Companies
By year
All disulfiram recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS III | Disulfiram tablets, USP, 500 mg recalled by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals | Qualitest Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Disulfiram Tablet, 250 mg recalled by Aidapak Services | Aidapak Services | Labeling Errors | 4 states |
| Drug | CLASS III | Disulfiram Tablets USP 250 mg recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Disulfiram?
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.