May 2025 FDA Recall Chlorthalidone by Avkare
D-0461-2025 - Failed Dissolution Specifications

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Avkare on May 9, 2025 for the product Chlorthalidone. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed dissolution specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.

Recall Number: D-0461-2025

Reason for Recall
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Initiated
05-09-2025
Reported
06-18-2025
Quantity
962 cartons

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
96866
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
AvKARE
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Chlorthalidone Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose cards per carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-167-15

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# 47947, Exp 05/31/2026

Affected Packages Involved in this Recall

50268-167-11 Chlorthalidone
50268-167-15 Chlorthalidone