Hydroxyprogesterone recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Hydroxyprogesterone since 2013. The latest was reported on 24 Feb 2016. Most were for sterility. Clinical Specialties Compounding Pharmacy 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 24 Feb 2016
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 3 100%Class III 0 0%
Why hydroxyprogesterone is recalled
Companies
By year
All hydroxyprogesterone recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | hydroxyprogesterone in sesame 250 mg/mL unit sizes recalled | Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy | Sterility | CA |
| Drug | CLASS II | Hydroxyprogesterone 250 mg/ml recalled by Clinical Specialties | Clinical Specialties Compounding Pharmacy | Sterility | FL, GA, SC |
| Drug | CLASS II | Hydroxyprogesterone 250 mg/mL Injectable and vials recalled | The Compounding Shop | Sterility | 4 states |
Should you stop taking Hydroxyprogesterone?
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.