Quinapril recalls
The FDA has published 14 recalls involving Quinapril since 2014. The latest was reported on 28 Dec 2022. Most were for nitrosamine impurity. Lupin Pharmaceuticals 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 recalls 14 since 2014
Last 12 months 0 reported
Class I 0 0% of total
Ongoing 0 latest 28 Dec 2022
Recalls per month, last 24 months click a bar for that month Severity split
0 0%11 79%3 21%
Why quinapril is recalled
All quinapril recalls, newest first 14 total Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 28 Dec 2022 Drug CLASS II Quinapril Tablets USP, 40 mg recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Quinapril Lupin Pharmaceuticals Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 28 Dec 2022 Drug CLASS II Quinapril Tablets USP, 20 mg recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Quinapril Lupin Pharmaceuticals Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 2 Nov 2022 Drug CLASS II Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 20mg/12.5mg recalled Quinapril Hydrochloride/hydrochlorothiazide Aurobindo Pharma USA Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 13 Apr 2022 Drug CLASS II quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, 20 mg/25 mg* recalled Pfizer Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 13 Apr 2022 Drug CLASS II quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, 20 mg/12.5 mg* recalled Pfizer Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 13 Apr 2022 Drug CLASS II quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, 20 mg/25 mg* recalled Pfizer Nitrosamine Impurity Nationwide 12 Apr 2017 Drug CLASS III Quinapril Tablets USP 5 mg, Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalled Quinapril Lupin Pharmaceuticals Potency & Assay Nationwide 11 Mar 2015 Drug CLASS III Quinapril Tablets USP, 5 mg recalled by AVKARE Avkare Potency & Assay Nationwide 11 Mar 2015 Drug CLASS III Quinapril Tablets USP, 40 mg recalled by AVKARE Avkare Potency & Assay Nationwide 22 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Quinapril Tablets USP, 5 mg recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Quinapril Lupin Pharmaceuticals Potency & Assay Nationwide 22 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Quinapril Tablet, 40 mg recalled by Aidapak Services Aidapak Services Labeling Errors 4 states 22 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Quinapril HCL Tablet, 10 mg recalled by Aidapak Services Aidapak Services Labeling Errors 4 states 22 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Quinapril Tablets USP, 10 mg recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Quinapril Lupin Pharmaceuticals Potency & Assay Nationwide 22 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Quinapril HCL, Tablet, 20 mg recalled by Aidapak Services Aidapak Services Labeling Errors 4 states
Should you stop taking Quinapril?
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.