Hydroquinone USP, 4% Skin Bleaching Cream, Rx only, Net Wt 1 oz (28.35g), Manufactured for: Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC…
Reason Finished product specification did not meet USP specifications.
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There are also CGMP Deviations.
HYDROQUINONE CREAM in all strengths including: 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%,10%, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Finished product specification did not meet USP specifications.
Reason Subpotency: one product for active ingredient assay and another one for preservative assay
Reason GMP Deviations
Reason Lack of Processing Control
Reason CGMP Deviations: products were manufactured with lack of process validation, cleaning validation, stability studies, and other current good…
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