US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Apr 13, 2022 (4 years ago)

Firmagon (degarelix for injection) 80 mg, Maintenance Dose (28 days), packaged in a kit…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse

What was recalled

Firmagon (degarelix for injection) 80 mg, Maintenance Dose (28 days), packaged in a kit, Rx only, MFG: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., NDC 55566-8303-01

Recalling firm
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
NDC code
55566-8303-01
Origin
VA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1015-2022

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.