CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 5 Nov 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 5 mg recalled
Amerisource Health Services is recalling Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 5 mg, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 16 Oct 2025 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-0103-2026
- FDA event ID
- 97826
- Recalling firm
- Amerisource Health Services, Columbus, OH
- Manufacturer
- American Health Packaging
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 16 Oct 2025
- FDA classified
- 24 Oct 2025
- Reported
- 5 Nov 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Nitrosamine Impurity
- Drug class
- Blood Pressure Medication
Timeline
| 16 Oct 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Classified by FDA | +8 days |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: presence of N-nitroso Prazosin impurity C above the Carcinogenic Potency Categorization Approach (CPCA) acceptable intake limit
Nitrosamines are impurities that can form during drug manufacturing or storage. Above the FDA acceptable intake limit, long-term exposure may raise cancer risk. The FDA advises patients to keep taking the medicine until they have a replacement.
Product as listed by the FDA
Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 5 mg, 20 capsules (5x4) cartons, Rx only, Distributed by American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217, carton NDC 60687-572-32, Individual unit dose: NDC 60687-572-33
Where it was distributed
Nationwide within the United States
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: presence of N-nitroso Prazosin impurity C above the Carcinogenic Potency Categorization Approach (CPCA) acceptable intake limit
Which lots are affected?
Lot #: 1016996, 1018336, 1021220, Exp. Date 11/30/2025; 1022421, 1025017, Exp. Date 08/31/2026.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide within 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
2 other products · FDA event 97826| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 2 mg recalledPrazosin Hydrochloride | Amerisource Health Services | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 1 mg recalledPrazosin Hydrochloride | Amerisource Health Services | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Drug | CLASS II | Prazosin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 1mg recalled by Appco PharmaPrazosin Hydrochloride | Appco Pharma | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 5 mg recalledPrazosin Hydrochloride | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 1 mg recalledPrazosin Hydrochloride | Amerisource Health Services | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |