drugs MODERATE Updated 2026-04-01

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc recalls Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal in

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Recalled Product

Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 20 mg, Single-dose 8 mL vial, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 693 00 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0480-9259-08.

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Hazard / Issue

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot: 4401491, 4401600, 4401603, 4401629, Exp.: 9/31/2026; 4500594, 4500786, 4500920, 4501007, 4501462, Exp.: 3/31/2027.

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop taking this medication and contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
  2. 2Do NOT flush medications down the drain — use an FDA-approved drug take-back program.
  3. 3Check the lot number on your bottle or packaging against the recalled lots listed above.
  4. 4Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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