FDAClass IIRecall started August 20, 2026

Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops 0.5% Recall: Sterility Concern

Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-8833-15.

Why was Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops 0.5% recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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 # 3166, Expiry: 9/2026; Lot # 3172, Expiry: 9/2026; Lot # 3173, Expiry: 9/2026; Lot # 3175, Expiry: 10/2026; Lot # 3176, Expiry: 10/2026; Lot # 3177, Expiry: 10/2026; Lot # 3178, Expiry:10/2026; Lot # 3180, Expiry: 11/2026; Lot # 3188, Expiry: 12/2026; Lot # 3202, Expiry: 12/2026; Lot # 3203, Expiry: 12/2026; Lot # 3205, Expiry: 12/2026; Lot # 3209, Expiry: 2/2027; Lot #3210, Expiry: 3/2027; Lot #3246, Expiry: 3/2027; Lot #3247, Expiry: 3/2027; Lot #3248, Expiry: 4/2027; Lot # 3249, Expiry: 4/2027; Lot # 3250, Expiry: 4/2027; Lot # 3252, Expiry: 4/2027; Lot # 3253, Expiry: 4/2027; Lot # 3261, Expiry: 5/2027; Lot # 3262, Expiry: 5/2027; Lot # 3263; Expiry 5/2027; Lot #3264, Expiry: 5/2027; Lot #3281, Expiry : 6/2027.

Product
Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-8833-15.
Recalling firm
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
Quantity
301114 bottles
Distribution
USA Nationwide
Recall started
August 20, 2026
Report date
September 30, 2026
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (drug)
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