Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, originally initiated on 05-19-2025 for the product Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets, 10mg/40mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot No. 2, Phase-2, Pharma Zone SEZ, Madya Pradesh, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-323-90 The product was recalled due to failed impurities/degradation specifications: out of specification (oos) for related substances test for anhydro simvastatin at the 06-month time point during long-term stability study.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
| Field Name |
Field Value |
| Event ID |
96884 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Number |
D-0462-2025 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Classification |
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified". |
| Distribution Pattern |
Nationwide USA and PR What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included. |
| Product Description |
Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Tablets, 10mg/40mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot No. 2, Phase-2, Pharma Zone SEZ, Madya Pradesh, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-323-90 |
| Reason For Recall |
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) for related substances test for Anhydro Simvastatin at the 06-month time point during long-term stability study. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective. |
| Product Quantity |
6,759 Con - 90 bottle pack Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall. |
| Voluntary Mandated |
Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order. |
| Report Date |
06-18-2025 |
| Recall Initiation Date |
05-19-2025 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall. |
| Initial Firm Notification |
Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall. |
| Product Type |
Drugs |
| Recalling Firm |
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA |
| Code Info |
Lot #: 17240195, Exp 01/31/2026. Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling. |
| Recalled NDC Packages |
68462-321-90; 68462-321-10; 68462-321-30; 68462-322-30; 68462-322-90; 68462-322-10; 68462-323-30; 68462-323-90; 68462-323-05; 68462-324-30; 68462-324-90; 68462-324-05 |
| Status |
Ongoing |
Recalled Products
