Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension, USP 40 mg/mL, 240 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee…
Reason CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Supterpotent Drug
Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension, USP 400 mg/mL, 10 mL (10 mL UD cups in boxes of 20 cups), Rx Only, Mfg. By: Par Pharmaceutical One Ram Ridge Rd Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 Dist. By: McKesson Packaging Services a business unit of McKesson Corporation 7101 Weddington Rd. Concord, NC 28027, NDC 63739-549-51
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 CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Reason Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-Specification results obtained for particle size distribution during stability testing.
Reason Subpotent Drug: Out of specification for assay (stability testing)
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