Anxiety and Depression Medication Recalled By FDA

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a nationwide recall that affect 3672 bottles and 972 cartons of the drug of fluoxetine, a popular medication which is prescribed to treat anxiety and depression.

If this recall affects a prescription you're taking, here are the pertinent details about which bottles and cartons are being recalled:

Fluoxetine Tablets, USP, 20 mg, 30-count bottle
Rx only 
Lot #: BDX6K001 
Expiration Date: 06/30/2025 
National Drug Code (NDC): 13668-473-30 
3,672 total bottles

Fluoxetine Tablets, USP, 20 mg, 28-count Carton (4×7 Unit-dose)
Lot #: BDX6K001 
Expiration Date: 06/30/2025 
NDC: 13668-473-91 (Carton); 13668-473-70 (Blister) 
972 total cartons

According to the FDA's report, both the bottles and cartons of recalled fluoxetine were manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in India and manufactured for Torrent Pharma Inc. in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

If you have either of the recalled drugs on hand, please get in touch with your pharmacist or prescribing medical provider for further assistance.