Methadone recalls
The FDA has published 5 recalls involving Methadone since 2017. The latest was reported on 15 Jan 2025. Most were for sterility. VistaPharm 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 recalls5since 2017
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing1latest 15 Jan 2025
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 4 80%Class III 1 20%
Why methadone is recalled
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Ongoing methadone recalls
1 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS III | Methadone Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 5mg, Unit-Dose Tablets recalledMethadone Hydrochloride | West-Ward Columbus | Other | Nationwide |
All methadone recalls, newest first
5 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS III | Methadone Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 5mg, Unit-Dose Tablets recalledMethadone Hydrochloride | West-Ward Columbus | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Methadone HCl Injection in all strengths, all doses recalled | Pharmedium Services | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Methadone Hydrochloride Oral Concentrate, USP 10 mg/mL C-II, a.) recalledMethadone Hydrochloride | VistaPharm | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Methadone Hydrochloride Oral Concentrate, USP 10 mg/mL C-II recalledMethadone Hydrochloride | VistaPharm | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Methadone Hydrochloride Oral Concentrate, USP 5 mg/ C-II recalled | VistaPharm | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Methadone?
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.