Which metoprolol products have been recalled?
“Metoprolol” recalls are usually tied to a specific drug product (brand/generic name, dosage form, strength, and lot/NDC), not every metoprolol prescription. To identify what applies to you, the fastest path is to search by your exact product details (name + strength + form).
Key places to check:
- FDA recall announcements and drug safety communications (if a recall is FDA-tracked)
- The manufacturer’s recall notice (often includes lot numbers)
- Lot-level databases that list recalled NDCs and affected batches
How do I tell if my metoprolol lot is affected?
Use the label details on your bottle:
- Drug name (e.g., metoprolol tartrate vs metoprolol succinate)
- Strength (mg)
- Dosage form (tablet vs extended-release tablet vs other forms)
- NDC number and lot number (if listed)
Then match those to the lot/NDC information in the recall notice. Recalls are typically limited to specific lots; two bottles with the same strength can differ.
What should patients do if they have recalled metoprolol?
If your specific lot is listed as recalled:
- Do not take the recalled tablets until you confirm what to do with your pharmacist or prescriber.
- Contact your pharmacy or prescriber promptly to switch you to an unaffected product.
- Ask for the same formulation (tartrate vs succinate) and a comparable dosing plan if a switch is needed.
If you are unsure whether your lot is affected, call the pharmacy and provide the NDC/lot number from your bottle.
Why do metoprolol recalls happen?
Common recall drivers for prescription tablets can include:
- Quality issues (e.g., contamination, sterility assurance problems for products where applicable)
- Manufacturing/packaging defects (e.g., wrong labeling, missing tablets in a bottle)
- Data integrity or deviations from manufacturing specifications
- Distribution issues linked to compliance problems
The exact reason depends on the specific recall notice for the particular metoprolol product and lots.
Is there a metoprolol recall list by batch (NDC/lot)?
Yes—recall notices typically publish affected NDCs and lot numbers. If you tell me the metoprolol name (tartrate or succinate), strength, dosage form (immediate vs extended-release), and the NDC/lot from your bottle, I can help you narrow down whether your exact product matches the affected listing.
Where can I find the official metoprolol recall notice?
Use the most authoritative, up-to-date recall listings, such as:
- FDA recall notifications
- Manufacturer recall pages
- Drug tracking and patent/brand-reference databases when they include product identifiers
DrugPatentWatch.com can also be useful for identifying product/market context and linking to relevant product information, though recall eligibility still depends on lot/NDC details in the recall notice. Check it here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
Quick questions so I can pinpoint your recall
Reply with:
1) metoprolol tartrate or metoprolol succinate (or brand name if you see one)
2) tablet type (regular vs extended-release)
3) strength (mg)
4) NDC number and lot number (from the bottle label)
Then I can guide you to the correct recall match and what to do next.
Sources
- https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/