Clinical Bulletin - Losartan Drug Recall - Coventry

Clinical Bulletin

November 27, 2018

Subject: Voluntary Recall of Medications Containing Losartan

Sandoz Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Losartan Potassium Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 100mg/25mg, indicated for the treatment of hypertension.1

Recall Details

This recall is due to a trace amount of impurity N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) being detected in one lot of Losartan Potassium Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, which was distributed nationwide beginning October 8, 2018. Details regarding the recalled lot can be found on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Drug Recall website. The FDA recommends patients taking the recalled lot to follow the instructions provided by Sandoz on their website.

For additional recall information, visit:

The Impact

Currently, First Script shows no impact to injured workers due to this recall.

For more information, please contact your Account Manager or Account Pharmacist.

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The foregoing information provides a summary overview of certain statutory and/or regulatory provisions. This summary is not comprehensive and does not constitute legal advice. It is for informational purposes only and should be independently verified by client's legal counsel. Review of the full text of referenced statutes and regulations may be necessary.

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