Consumers should first check with their pharmacist to see if their metformin prescription is affected
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a recall on extended-release (ER) metformin drugs from five manufacturers due to testing results showing N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) above the acceptable intake limit in certain lots. Type 2 diabetes patients who are currently taking an ER version of metformin and are unsure if their medication is affected, should first check with their pharmacist to see if their prescribed medication is one of the five being recalled:
- Apotex – All lots
- Amneal – All lots
- Marksans (labeled as Time-Cap) – One lot (XP9004)
- Lupin – One lot (G901203)
- Teva (labeled as Actavis) – 14 lots
Currently, only the manufacturer lots mentioned above are affected. There are several metformin manufacturers whose products are not being recalled at this time. “Patients should continue to take their metformin until their pharmacist supplies a different manufacturer’s product or their doctor prescribes a different treatment,” said Matt Petersen, Vice President, Medical Information and Professional Engagement for the American Diabetes Association. “Medications should not be stopped unless directed to do so by their doctor.”
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