Key Takeaway
Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 175 mcg, RX only, 100 tablets per bottle, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc, St. Louis, MO by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA, NDC 0456- by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa was recalled on April 1, 2013. The hazard: cGMP deviations; After quality review of stability failures in previous lots, there is insufficient data to determine that other lots are not affected...
Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 175 mcg, RX only, 100 tablets per bottle, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc, St. Louis, MO by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA, NDC 0456-
Description
Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 175 mcg, RX only, 100 tablets per bottle, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc, St. Louis, MO by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA, NDC 0456-1326-01
Hazard / Reason
cGMP deviations; After quality review of stability failures in previous lots, there is insufficient data to determine that other lots are not affected.
Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.
Products Affected
Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 175 mcg, RX only, 100 tablets per bottle, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc, St. Louis, MO by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA, NDC 0456-
DrugsCompany Information
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa
Shenandoah, IA, United States
View all 36 recalls by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa →Distribution
The firm distributed the bulk product to Forest Laboratories, Inc, St. Louis, MO who repackaged the product into 100-tablet bottles and distribution was made to 75 customers Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
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