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Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Preferred Pharmaceuticals Alprazolam Tablets Recalled for Manufacturing Deviations

Agency Publication Date: March 1, 2022
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Summary

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling 276 bottles of Alprazolam Tablets (USP 1mg), which is the generic version of Xanax. This recall was initiated due to manufacturing deviations (CGMP deviations) reported by the manufacturer. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States in 30, 60, and 90-count bottles. No incidents or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Risk

Manufacturing deviations can mean a medication does not meet strict quality or safety standards, which may result in the drug being less effective or having unintended quality issues. While no injuries have been reported, consumers should ensure they are using medication that meets all safety and manufacturing requirements.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Preferred Pharmaceuticals Alprazolam Tablets (USP 1mg), the generic version of Xanax, sold in 30, 60, and 90-count bottles with NDC numbers 68788-6381-03, 68788-6381-06, or 68788-6381-09.
  2. Check your medication bottle for the lot number and expiration date printed on the label. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. 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 Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

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: Alprazolam Tablets, USP 1mg (Generic for Xanax)
Variants: 1mg, Tablets, 30 tablets per bottle, 60 tablets per bottle, 90 tablets per bottle
Lot Numbers:
G2919M (Exp. 03/31/2022)
I0619O (Exp. 03/31/2022)
F1419J (Exp. 03/31/2022)
H3019Q (Exp. 03/31/2022)
F1219N (Exp. 03/31/2022)
F1919D (Exp. 03/31/2022)
H0219D (Exp. 03/31/2022)
I0519R (Exp. 03/31/2022)
J0319G (Exp. 03/31/2022)
NDC:
68788-6381-03
68788-6381-06
68788-6381-09

Manufactured by Par Pharmaceutical and repacked/distributed by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 89656
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sold By: Pharmacies nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 276 bottles
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: March 3, 2022

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