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Medium RiskFDA Drug
Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

glipiZIDE Extended-Release Tablets Recalled for Failed Dissolution

Agency Publication Date: January 16, 2025
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Summary

Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling 2,028 units (cartons of 30) of glipiZIDE Extended-Release Tablets (2.5 mg). This medication, used to treat type 2 diabetes, is being recalled because it failed dissolution specifications, meaning the tablets may not dissolve at the correct rate to be properly absorbed by the body. The affected product was distributed nationwide by American Health Packaging and is sold in cartons containing three 10-count unit dose blister cards.

Risk

When a medication fails to dissolve properly, it may not deliver the expected dose to the patient, potentially leading to ineffective blood sugar management. This could result in high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) for patients relying on this medication.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves glipiZIDE Extended-Release Tablets (2.5 mg) distributed by American Health Packaging, identified by Carton NDC 60687-480-21 and Unit Dose NDC 60687-480-11.
  2. Identify affected products by checking for lot number 1012910 with an expiration date of 04/30/2025 printed on the packaging.
  3. If you have health concerns regarding this recall, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: glipiZIDE Extended-Release Tablets (2.5 mg)by American Health Packaging
Variants: 2.5 mg, Extended-Release Tablet
Lot Numbers:
1012910 (Exp 04/30/2025)
NDC:
60687-480-21
60687-480-11

Quantity: 2,028 units (cartons of 30 individual unit doses)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 96033
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Amerisource Health Services LLC
Sold By: American Health Packaging; Pharmacies
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,028 units (cartons of 30 individual unit doses)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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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 ยท Raw API Response

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