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Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC: Metformin 1000 mg Recalled for Presence of Foreign Tablets

Agency Publication Date: September 30, 2020
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Summary

Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC is recalling 111,948 bottles of Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP (1000 mg), a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. This recall was initiated because bottles were found to contain foreign tablets or capsules—specifically, Metformin tablets with a different imprint than what should be in the bottle. These products were distributed to Walmart distribution centers in Georgia and Arkansas and were packaged in 60-count bottles.

Risk

Taking a foreign or incorrect medication can lead to a lack of proper treatment for your condition or potential side effects from an unknown drug. If the foreign tablet is a different dosage or a different medication entirely, it could cause serious health complications.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your medication by checking the bottle for Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 1000 mg, in 60-count bottles with NDC 68645-545-59.
  2. Check the bottle label for Lot number 201626 and an Expiration Date of 08/2022.
  3. Inspect the tablets inside the bottle; this recall was issued because tablets with an incorrect or different imprint were found mixed in the bottles.
  4. If you have an affected bottle, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance on obtaining a safe replacement and to ensure your treatment is not interrupted.
  5. Return any unused or incorrect product to your pharmacy for a refund and contact Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions, 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

Healthcare consultation and pharmacy refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 1000 mg (60-count bottle)
Model:
NDC 68645-545-59
Recall #: D-1626-2020
Lot Numbers:
201626 (Exp. 08/2022)
Date Ranges: 08/2022

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86471
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC
Sold By: Walmart
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 111,948 bottles
Distributed To: Georgia, Arkansas

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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