CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 12 Apr 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Alprazolam Tab, USP 0.25mg, (CIV) recalled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling Alprazolam Tab, USP 0.25mg, (CIV), distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 27 Mar 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0504-2023
- FDA event ID
- 92008
- Recalling firm
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Anaheim, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Mar 2023
- FDA classified
- 5 Apr 2023
- Reported
- 12 Apr 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations
- Drug class
- Anxiety & Sleep Medication
Timeline
| 27 Mar 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Apr 2023 | Classified by FDA | +9 days |
| 12 Apr 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: Downstream recall from Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc due to potential risk of Cross Contamination.
Product as listed by the FDA
Alprazolam Tab, USP 0.25mg, (CIV), 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Manufactured by: Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boca Raton, FL. Ins:NDC 68788-7594-3
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the USA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
CGMP Deviations: Downstream recall from Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc due to potential risk of Cross Contamination.
Which lots are affected?
Lot: G1822K, Exp. Date:5/31/2023.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the USA
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 92008| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Alprazolam Tab, USP 1mg, (CIV) recalled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals | Preferred Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Alprazolam Tab, USP 0.5mg, (CIV) recalled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals | Preferred Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
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Other Alprazolam Tab recalls
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Alprazolam Tab, USP 0.5mg, (CIV) recalled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals | Preferred Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Alprazolam Tab, USP 1mg, (CIV) recalled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals | Preferred Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |