Reported Jul 8, 2020 · Terminated

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) unit dose cartons, Rx only,…

The Harvard Drug Group

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: The Harvard Drug Group · 17177 N Laurel Park Dr Ste 233 · Livonia, MI · 48152-3951

Is this the product you have?

  • Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) unit dose cartons, Rx only
  • Manufactured byApotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Manufactured forApotex Corp. Weston, FL
  • Distributed byMajor Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152 NDC 00904-5794-61
Lot codes and dates
    • Lot T-02134
    • exp 09/2020
Amount recalled
1,906 Cartons

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviation: Potential presence of Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity above the established levels.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA drug enforcement) notice

Notice updated Sep 24, 2022 · Data as of Sep 19, 7:59 PM UTC

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