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Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Alvogen, Inc: Buprenorphine and Naloxone Sublingual Film Recalled for Low Potency

Agency Publication Date: July 2, 2021
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Summary

Alvogen, Inc. has recalled 9,696 cartons of Buprenorphine and Naloxone Sublingual Film (2mg/0.5mg), a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. This recall was initiated because the medication was found to be subpotent, meaning it contains lower levels of the active ingredients than required. Using a low-potency version of this medication may lead to ineffective treatment of withdrawal symptoms or cravings, potentially increasing the risk of relapse. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the USA and come in pouches containing 30 sublingual films.

Risk

The medication is out of specification for its active ingredients, buprenorphine and naloxone. This lower-than-intended dosage could result in sub-therapeutic treatment for patients managing opioid dependence, leading to inadequate control of symptoms.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your medication packaging for NDC 47781-355-03 to see if you have the affected Buprenorphine and Naloxone Sublingual Film 2mg/0.5mg.
  2. Verify if your medication belongs to Lot # 36924 with an expiration date of June 2021 (Exp 6/2021).
  3. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance if you are using the affected lot, as stopping this medication suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms.
  4. Return any unused medication from this specific lot to your pharmacy for a refund.
  5. Contact the manufacturer, Alvogen, Inc., at their headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, for further instructions regarding this recall.
  6. For additional questions or to report a complaint, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Pharmacy return and refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Buprenorphine and Naloxone Sublingual Film 2mg/0.5mg (30 pouches)
Model:
NDC 47781-355-03
Recall #: D-0649-2021
Lot Numbers:
36924 (Exp 6/2021)
Date Ranges: Exp 6/2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 87372
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Alvogen, Inc
Sold By: pharmacies
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 9,696 cartons
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: July 20, 2021

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response

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