Lipoic Acid recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Lipoic Acid since 2013. The latest was reported on 25 Apr 2018. Most were for sterility. Partell Specialty 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 25 Apr 2018
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 lipoic acid is recalled
Companies
By year
All lipoic acid recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Lipoic Acid 25mg/mL amber vial recalled by Partell Specialty Pharmacy | Partell Specialty Pharmacy | Sterility | NV |
| Drug | CLASS II | Lipoic Acid 100 MG/ML and 200 MG/ML Injectable recalled | Beacon Hill Medical Pharmacy, P.C | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Lipoic Acid 25 mg/mL Injectable vials recalled by The Compounding Shop | The Compounding Shop | Sterility | 4 states |
Should you stop taking Lipoic Acid?
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.