Meloxicam recalls

The FDA has published 4 recalls involving Meloxicam since 2012. The latest was reported on 3 Jan 2024. Most were for manufacturing (cgmp) deviations. Apotex 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 recalls4since 2012

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 3 Jan 2024

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Oct '24 0 0 0Jan '25 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0 0Oct 0 0 0Jan '26 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 4 100%Class III 0 0%

Why meloxicam is recalled

Companies

By year

2024125%
2021125%
2015125%
2012125%

All meloxicam recalls, newest first

4 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
3 Jan 2024Drug	CLASS II	Meloxicam Tablets, USP, 15 mg recalled by Cardinal HealthcareMeloxicam	Cardinal Healthcare	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
2 Jun 2021Drug	CLASS II	Meloxicam Tablets, USP 5 mg recalled by Cardinal HealthMeloxicam	Cardinal Health	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	FL, GA, SC
9 Sep 2015Drug	CLASS II	Meloxicam capsules, 12 mg recalled by South Coast Specialty	South Coast Specialty Compounding	Sterility	Nationwide
15 Aug 2012Drug	CLASS II	Meloxicam Tablets, USP, 15 mg recalled by Apotex	Apotex	Other	Nationwide

Should you stop taking Meloxicam?

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.