Lidocaine Prilocaine recalls

The FDA has published 1 recall involving Lidocaine Prilocaine since 2022. The latest was reported on 11 May 2022. Most were for potency & assay. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls1since 2022
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing1latest 11 May 2022

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 1 100%Class III 0 0%

Why lidocaine prilocaine is recalled

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Ongoing lidocaine prilocaine recalls

1 active
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
DrugCLASS IILidocaine Prilocaine Cream USP, 2.5%/2.5% recalled by McKessonMcKessonPotency & AssayNationwide

All lidocaine prilocaine recalls, newest first

1 total
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
DrugCLASS IILidocaine Prilocaine Cream USP, 2.5%/2.5% recalled by McKessonMcKessonPotency & AssayNationwide

Should you stop taking Lidocaine Prilocaine?

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.