CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 30 Jul 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Benlysta (belimumab) for injection, 400 mg/ vial recalled

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office is recalling Benlysta (belimumab) for injection, 400 mg/ vial, distributed in Florida, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 21 Apr 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot: YK4W, Expiration date: 4/30/2029
NDC49401-088, 49401-102, 49401-101
Quantity recalled3 Vials

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-0540-2025
FDA event ID
97110
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
21 Apr 2025
FDA classified
21 Jul 2025
Reported
30 Jul 2025
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter

Timeline

21 Apr 2025Recall initiated by company
21 Jul 2025Classified by FDA+91 days
30 Jul 2025Published in enforcement report+9 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; potential temperature excursions due to transit delays

Product as listed by the FDA

BENLYSTA (belimumab) for injection, 400 mg/20 mL vial, Rx only, NDC 49401-102-01, GSK.

Where it was distributed

Within the U.S - OH, VA, FL.

FloridaVirginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

CGMP Deviations; potential temperature excursions due to transit delays

Which lots are affected?

Lot: YK4W, Expiration date: 4/30/2029

Where was it sold?

Within the U.S - OH, VA, FL.

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

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