FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of Common Blood Pressure Medication—More Than 11,000 Bottles Affected

• More than 11,000 bottles of a common blood pressure medication have been recalled nationwide.
• Bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets made by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals may contain trace amounts of a cholesterol medication.
• If you take the recalled medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

A nationwide recall is underway for more than 11,000 bottles of a common blood pressure medication, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported. The drugs—a generic version of Ziac—were initially recalled on Nov. 21 after sample testing found trace amounts of a cholesterol medication made by the same company, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. On Dec. 1, the FDA gave the recall a Class III risk level, indicating a low risk of harm.¹²³

Identifying the Recalled Medication

The recall impacts prescription 2.5-milligram/6.25-milligram bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets in the following sizes and codes:

What You Should Do

The FDA did not provide specific instructions, but Class III recalls are unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, and stopping a medication could be riskier.

“While recall notifications can be frightening, it’s important to contact your healthcare provider right away for advice before making any changes to your medication routine,” advised Jennifer Young, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, lead medication safety specialist at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. “Some medicines … should not be stopped suddenly.”

You can also contact Glenmark’s customer service center with any questions at [email protected] or at 1-888-721-7115.

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