Haloperidol recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Haloperidol since 2016. The latest was reported on 2 Jun 2021. Most were for packaging defects. Cardinal Health 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 recalls2since 2016
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 2 Jun 2021
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%
Why haloperidol is recalled
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All haloperidol recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Haloperidol Tablets 20mg recalled by Cardinal HealthHaloperidol | Cardinal Health | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | FL, GA, SC |
| Drug | CLASS II | Haloperidol Oral Solution, USP (Concentrate) 2 mg/mL amber recalled | Safecor Health | Packaging Defects | NJ |
Should you stop taking Haloperidol?
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.