Voluntary Drug Recall

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Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced that they voluntarily recalled Mibelas 24 Fe (Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol 1mg/0.02 mg chewable and ferrous furnarate 75mg) Tabelts -- Lot L600518 with an expiration date of 5/18.

A packaging error occurred and the weekly tablet orientation has been reversed whereby the first four days of therapy would have had four non-hormonal placebo tablets as opposed to the active tablets.

This product is an oral contraceptive indicated for the prevention of pregnancy.  The products are packaged in blistered packs containing 28 tablets.  

Customers who have these products should contact their physician and return the prescription to the place of purchase.

PBIRx has not only notified its Clients who have members on this drug, but also worked with the client’s various PBMs to be sure that the members are notified.

To view the full announcement, go to https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm560904.htm

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