Primidone Tablets Recall Due to Cross Contamination
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Golden State Medical Supply Inc. is recalling 8,526 bottles of Primidone Tablets, USP, 50 mg due to cross contamination with trace amounts of Acemetacin API.
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What Happened
Golden State Medical Supply Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of Primidone Tablets, USP, 50 mg after the active pharmaceutical ingredient was found to be contaminated with trace amounts of Acemetacin API due to cross contamination with other products.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers Primidone Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 50-count bottles (NDC 51407-637-05), RX only, manufactured by Lannett Company, Inc. and marketed by GSMS, Incorporated. Affected lots include GS066750, GS067084, GS067710, GS067873 (Exp 3/31/2028) and GS068339, GS068897 (Exp 8/31/2028). A total of 8,526 bottles were distributed nationwide in the United States.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact their physician or pharmacist regarding use of the affected product. For questions about the recall, contact Golden State Medical Supply Inc. at their Camarillo, CA facility.
Why This Matters
This Class III recall addresses a product quality issue involving trace cross contamination in a prescription anti-epileptic medication distributed across the United States.
Source
FDA recall D-0534-2026. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
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