Fluvastatin recalls

The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Fluvastatin since 2014. The latest was reported on 16 Jul 2014. Most were for labeling errors. Aidapak Services 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 2014

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 16 Jul 2014

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 3 100%Class III 0 0%

Why fluvastatin is recalled

Labeling Errors267%
Other Reasons133%

Companies

Aidapak Services267%
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA133%

By year

20143100%

All fluvastatin recalls, newest first

3 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
16 Jul 2014Drug	CLASS II	Fluvastatin Capsules USP, 20 mg recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals UFluvastatin	Teva Pharmaceuticals USA	Other	Nationwide
29 Jan 2014Drug	CLASS II	Fluvastatin Sodium, Capsule, 20 mg recalled by Aidapak Services	Aidapak Services	Labeling Errors	4 states
29 Jan 2014Drug	CLASS II	Fluvastatin, Capsule, 20 mg recalled by Aidapak Services	Aidapak Services	Labeling Errors	4 states

Should you stop taking Fluvastatin?

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.