Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Buspirone and Lisinopril Tablets Recalled for Potential Foreign Tablet Presence

Agency Publication Date: November 21, 2023

Summary

NCS Healthcare of Kentucky Inc is recalling 1,356 blister cards of Buspirone Hydrochloride (10 mg) and Lisinopril (20 mg) tablets because they may contain stray tablets of a different medication, Amlodipine Besylate (10 mg). The products were distributed nationwide in the USA. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should consult their healthcare provider or pharmacist if they have concerns about their medication.

Risk

Taking an unintended medication like Amlodipine Besylate instead of your prescribed dose could lead to unexpected side effects or cause your actual condition to go untreated.

What You Should Do

This recall affects Buspirone Hydrochloride (10 mg) and Lisinopril (20 mg) prescription tablets sold in 15-count and 30-count blister cards.
Check your blister cards for lot number 7718-3008 (Expiration 08/31/2024) for Buspirone or lot number 8255-3012 (Expiration 08/31/2024) for Lisinopril.
Verify the NDC numbers printed on the packaging: 0615-7718-05, 0615-7718-39, or 0615-8255-39.
If you have health concerns, 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.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 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

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: Buspirone Hydrochloride Tabs USP 10 mg

Variants: 15-count blister card, 30-count blister card, 10 mg

Lot Numbers:

7718-3008 (Exp 08/31/2024)

NDC:

0615-7718-05

0615-7718-39

Mfd By Pliva HRVATSKA for Teva USA, PKG by Vangard Glasgow, KY 42141.

Product: Lisinopril Tablets USP 20 mg

Variants: 15-count blister card, 30-count blister card, 20 mg

Lot Numbers:

8255-3012 (Exp 08/31/2024)

NDC:

0615-7718-05

0615-8255-39

Mfd By Lupin, PKG by Vangard Glasgow, KY 42141.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 93336

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: NCS Healthcare of Kentucky Inc

Sold By: Pharmacies

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (1,344 cards; 12 cards)

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects Buspirone Hydrochloride (10 mg) and Lisinopril (20 mg) prescription tablets sold in 15-count and 30-count blister cards.

Check your blister cards for lot number 7718-3008 (Expiration 08/31/2024) for Buspirone or lot number 8255-3012 (Expiration 08/31/2024) for Lisinopril.

Verify the NDC numbers printed on the packaging: 0615-7718-05, 0615-7718-39, or 0615-8255-39.

If you have health concerns, 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.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 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

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: Buspirone Hydrochloride Tabs USP 10 mg

Variants: 15-count blister card, 30-count blister card, 10 mg

Lot Numbers:

7718-3008 (Exp 08/31/2024)

NDC:

0615-7718-05

0615-7718-39

Mfd By Pliva HRVATSKA for Teva USA, PKG by Vangard Glasgow, KY 42141.

Product: Lisinopril Tablets USP 20 mg

Variants: 15-count blister card, 30-count blister card, 20 mg

Lot Numbers:

8255-3012 (Exp 08/31/2024)

NDC:

0615-7718-05

0615-8255-39

Mfd By Lupin, PKG by Vangard Glasgow, KY 42141.