FDAClass IIDecember 6, 2023

PAROXETINE tablets recall: Impurity Out of Spec

PAROXETINE tablets, USP, 40 mg, Packaged as a) 30-count bottle, NDC 60429-737-30; b) 90-count bottle NDC 60429-737-90; c)1000-count bottle, NDC 60429-737-10; Rx Only, Manufactured by Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9L 1T9, Packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012.

Why was PAROXETINE tablets recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications-Manufacturer Apotex Inc. recalling lots due to Out of specification results for the excipient Amadori Glucose adduct of Paroxetine

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot # a) GS036488, GS037091, GS037701, Exp. 08/31/2024; b) GS037090, GS037702, Exp. 08/31/2024; c) GS036677, GS037117, GS037699, Exp. 08/31/2024

Product
PAROXETINE tablets, USP, 40 mg, Packaged as a) 30-count bottle, NDC 60429-737-30; b) 90-count bottle NDC 60429-737-90; c)1000-count bottle, NDC 60429-737-10; Rx Only, Manufactured by Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9L 1T9, Packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012.
Recalling firm
Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
Quantity
5626 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Recall date
December 6, 2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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