Xanax (alprazolam recalls

The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Xanax (alprazolam since 2016. The latest was reported on 18 May 2022. Most were for labeling errors. Viatris 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 recalls2since 2016

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 18 May 2022

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Nov '24 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0 0Nov 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 1 50%Class III 1 50%

Why xanax (alprazolam is recalled

Labeling Errors150%
Potency & Assay150%

Companies

Viatris150%
Mckesson Packaging Services150%

By year

2022150%
2016150%

All xanax (alprazolam recalls, newest first

2 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
18 May 2022Drug	CLASS II	Xanax XR (alprazolam) extended-release tablets, 3 mg recalled by Viatris	Viatris	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
5 Oct 2016Drug	CLASS III	Xanax (Alprazolam) USP, CIV recalled by Mckesson Packaging Services	Mckesson Packaging Services	Labeling Errors	4 states

Should you stop taking Xanax (alprazolam?

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.