CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 3 May 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Glimepiride Tablets, USP 2mg recalled by Northwind Pharmaceuticals
Northwind Pharmaceuticals is recalling Glimepiride Tablets, USP 2mg, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 16 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-0551-2023
- FDA event ID
- 91944
- Recalling firm
- Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN
- Brand
- Glimepiride
- Manufacturer
- Northwind Health Company, LLC
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 16 Mar 2023
- FDA classified
- 26 Apr 2023
- Reported
- 3 May 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations
- Drug class
- Diabetes Medication
Timeline
| 16 Mar 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Apr 2023 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 3 May 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
Product as listed by the FDA
Glimepiride Tablets, USP 2mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 51655-383-52), and b)90-count bottles (NDC 51655-383-26), Rx Only, Repackaged By: Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46203.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide with the United States
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
CGMP Deviations
Which lots are affected?
a) Lot #: F106252201, Exp. Date 09/30/2024; F106252301, F106252303, Exp. Date 5/31/2025; F106252304, Exp. Date 07/31/2025 b) Lot #: F106252302, Exp. Date 07/31/2025
Where was it sold?
Nationwide with the United States
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
6 other products · FDA event 91944This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Tadalafil Tablets, USP 20 mg recalled by Northwind Pharmaceuticals.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Tadalafil Tablets, USP 20 mg recalled by Northwind PharmaceuticalsTadalafil | Northwind Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | BusPIRone Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 7.5 mg recalledBuspirone Hydrochloride | Northwind Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP, 10 mg recalledAtorvastatin Calcium | Northwind Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Doxazosin Tablets, USP, 4mg recalled by Northwind PharmaceuticalsDoxazosin | Northwind Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Tadalafil Tablets, USP 5 mg recalled by Northwind PharmaceuticalsTadalafil | Northwind Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Glimepiride Tablets, USP 4mg recalled by Northwind PharmaceuticalsGlimepiride | Northwind Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
More recalls from Northwind Pharmaceuticals
All 13| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets recalledSulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim | Northwind Pharmaceuticals | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Glimepiride Tablets, USP 4mg recalled by Northwind PharmaceuticalsGlimepiride | Northwind Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Tadalafil Tablets, USP 5 mg recalled by Northwind PharmaceuticalsTadalafil | Northwind Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Doxazosin Tablets, USP, 4mg recalled by Northwind PharmaceuticalsDoxazosin | Northwind Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP, 10 mg recalledAtorvastatin Calcium | Northwind Pharmaceuticals | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
Other Glimepiride recalls
All 19| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS III | Glimepiride Tablets, USP 1mg recalled by Dr. Reddy's LaboratoriesGlimepiride | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Glimepiride Tablets, USP 1mg recalled by Dr. Reddy's LaboratoriesGlimepiride | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Glimepiride Tablets, USP, 1 mg, RX, Packaged as a) recalled | Amerisource Health Services | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Glimepiride Tablets, USP, 2 mg, RX, Packaged as a ) recalled | Amerisource Health Services | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Glimepiride Tablets, USP, 4 mg, RX, Packaged as a) recalled | Amerisource Health Services | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |