Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Nature-Throid Thyroid Tablets Recalled for Manufacturing Quality Issues

Agency Publication Date: September 24, 2020

Summary

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has recalled several strengths of Nature-Throid (thyroid USP) repackaged tablets due to manufacturing deviations related to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards. This recall affects various quantities and strengths, including 1/2 grain, 3/4 grain, 1 grain, and 1.5 grain tablets, which were distributed to three physicians in California and Georgia. Consumers should be aware that deviations in manufacturing processes can lead to inconsistencies in the medication's potency or quality.

Risk

These manufacturing deviations may result in the medication not meeting quality standards, which could potentially cause patients to receive an incorrect dosage of thyroid hormones, leading to untreated or poorly managed thyroid conditions.

What You Should Do

Check your medication bottle for the following product details: Nature-Throid 1/2 Grain (32.5 mg) with Lot L2717G (Exp 12/31/2020), Lot B2618A (Exp 12/21/2020), or Lot C1419P (Exp 2/28/2021).
Check for Nature-Throid 3/4 Grain (48.75 mg) labeled with Lot B2618E (Exp 2/28/2021).
Check for Nature-Throid 1 Grain (65 mg) labeled with Lot A0220Q (Exp 10/31/2020) or Lot K15171 (Exp 10/31/2020).
Check for Nature-Throid 1.5 Grain (97.5 mg) labeled with Lot A0220R (Exp 2/28/2021).
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance on your treatment and to obtain a replacement prescription if necessary.
Return any unused or affected medication to the pharmacy or physician's office where you received it for a refund.
Contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at their Anaheim facility at 1250 N Lakeview Ave Ste O, Anaheim, CA 92807-1801 for further instructions regarding this recall.
For additional questions, call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Guidance and refund instructions for thyroid medication.

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

Affected Products

Product: Nature-Throid, 1/2 Grain, 32.5 mg (100-count tablets)

Model:

NDC 68788-9283-01

D-1621-2020

Lot Numbers:

L2717G (Exp. Date: 12/31/2020)

B2618A (Exp. Date: 12/21/2020)

C1419P (Exp. Date: 2/28/2021)

Product: Nature-Throid, 3/4 Grain, 48.75 mg (90-count tablets)

Model:

NDC 68788-6860-09

D-1622-2020

Lot Numbers:

B2618E (Exp. Date: 2/28/2021)

Product: Nature-Throid, 1 Grain, 65 mg (90-count and 100-count bottles)

Model:

NDC 68788-7604-09

NDC 68788-7604-01

D-1623-2020

Lot Numbers:

A0220Q (Exp. Date: 10/31/2020)

K15171 (Exp. Date: 10/31/2020)

Product: Nature-Throid, 1.5 Grain, 97.5 mg (90-count bottles)

Model:

NDC 68788-7605-09

D-1624-2020

Lot Numbers:

A0220R (Exp. Date: 2/28/2021)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 86394

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sold By: Physician offices

Manufactured In: United States

Distributed To: California, Georgia

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your medication bottle for the following product details: Nature-Throid 1/2 Grain (32.5 mg) with Lot L2717G (Exp 12/31/2020), Lot B2618A (Exp 12/21/2020), or Lot C1419P (Exp 2/28/2021).

Check for Nature-Throid 3/4 Grain (48.75 mg) labeled with Lot B2618E (Exp 2/28/2021).

Check for Nature-Throid 1 Grain (65 mg) labeled with Lot A0220Q (Exp 10/31/2020) or Lot K15171 (Exp 10/31/2020).

Check for Nature-Throid 1.5 Grain (97.5 mg) labeled with Lot A0220R (Exp 2/28/2021).

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance on your treatment and to obtain a replacement prescription if necessary.

Return any unused or affected medication to the pharmacy or physician's office where you received it for a refund.

Contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at their Anaheim facility at 1250 N Lakeview Ave Ste O, Anaheim, CA 92807-1801 for further instructions regarding this recall.

For additional questions, call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Affected Products

Product: Nature-Throid, 1/2 Grain, 32.5 mg (100-count tablets)

Model:

NDC 68788-9283-01

D-1621-2020

Lot Numbers:

L2717G (Exp. Date: 12/31/2020)

B2618A (Exp. Date: 12/21/2020)

C1419P (Exp. Date: 2/28/2021)

Product: Nature-Throid, 3/4 Grain, 48.75 mg (90-count tablets)

Model:

NDC 68788-6860-09

D-1622-2020

Lot Numbers:

B2618E (Exp. Date: 2/28/2021)

Product: Nature-Throid, 1 Grain, 65 mg (90-count and 100-count bottles)

Model:

NDC 68788-7604-09

NDC 68788-7604-01

D-1623-2020

Lot Numbers:

A0220Q (Exp. Date: 10/31/2020)

K15171 (Exp. Date: 10/31/2020)

Product: Nature-Throid, 1.5 Grain, 97.5 mg (90-count bottles)

Model:

NDC 68788-7605-09

D-1624-2020

Lot Numbers:

A0220R (Exp. Date: 2/28/2021)