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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Aug 8, 2025 (14 months ago)

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules (Duloxetine Hydrochloride)

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP deviations: N-nitroso-duloxetine impurity above the proposed interim limit.

Cause type: Nitrosamine impurity

Trace nitrosamine impurities such as NDMA, NDEA or NMBA found above the acceptable daily limit. Nitrosamines are probable human carcinogens that can form during manufacturing or storage. This is the cause behind the large valsartan, losartan and ranitidine (Zantac) recalls. All nitrosamine impurity recalls.

What was recalled

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30 mg, 1,000 Capsules per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Towa Pharmaceutical Europe, S.L., Martorelles, (Barcelona), Spain. Manufactured for: Quallent Pharmaceuticals Health LLC, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. NDC: 82009-030-10

Affected NDC 82009-0030-10

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Drug: Duloxetine Category: Mental Health Medication

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Duloxetine
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
NDC 82009-0030
30 mg/1 Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets
Oral
Quallent Pharmaceuticals Health, LLC Rx
Recalling firm
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0621-2025 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.

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