Ferric recalls

The FDA has published 4 recalls involving Ferric since 2018. The latest was reported on 2 Jun 2021. Most were for manufacturing (cgmp) deviations. Keryx Biopharmaceuticals 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 recalls4since 2018

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 2 Jun 2021

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Nov '24 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0 0Nov 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 3 75%Class III 1 25%

Why ferric is recalled

Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations375%
Other Reasons125%

Companies

By year

2021125%
2020250%
2018125%

All ferric recalls, newest first

4 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
2 Jun 2021Drug	CLASS II	Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets 210 mg* recalled by Cardinal HealthAuryxia	Cardinal Health	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	FL, GA, SC
30 Dec 2020Drug	CLASS II	Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets, 210 mg recalled by Akebia TherapeuticsAuryxia	Akebia Therapeutics	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
22 Jul 2020Drug	CLASS II	Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets 210 mg recalledAuryxia	Keryx Biopharmaceuticals	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
3 Jan 2018Drug	CLASS III	Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets, 210 mg recalledAuryxia	Keryx Biopharmaceuticals	Other	Nationwide

Should you stop taking Ferric?

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.