Product recalls
Updated: March 14, 2022
Pfizer Inderal-LA – Recall
AFFECTED
Foster’s Supermarket would like to announce that Pfizer recalls Inderal-LA (propranolol hydrochloride) capsules due to a nitrosamine impurity
Product: Inderal-LA (propranolol hydrochloride) extended release capsules, in 60 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg and 160 mg strengths
Issue: Health products – Contamination
What to do: Contact your health care provider to discuss other treatment options. While there are no other companies marketing extended release propranolol in Canada, immediate release propranolol products continue to be available, along with other treatment options. Continue taking your medication unless you have been advised to stop by your health care provider. Not treating your condition poses a greater health risk.
Affected products
| Product | DIN | Lot | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inderal-LA 60 mg | 02042231 | EX7461 | 2024-01-31 |
| Inderal-LA 60 mg | 02042231 | EH5907 | 2023-08-31 |
| Inderal-LA 60 mg | 02042231 | DX6150 | 2023-03-31 |
| Inderal-LA 80 mg | 02042258 | EX7462 | 2024-01-31 |
| Inderal-LA 80 mg | 02042258 | EL1695 | 2023-08-31 |
| Inderal-LA 80 mg | 02042258 | EE7221 | 2023-05-31 |
| Inderal-LA 80 mg | 02042258 | DW8242 | 2023-03-31 |
| Inderal-LA 80 mg | 02042258 | DJ2768 | 2022-09-30 |
| Inderal-LA 120 mg | 02042266 | FE0541 | 2024-01-31 |
| Inderal-LA 120 mg | 02042266 | EH5908 | 2023-08-31 |
| Inderal-LA 120 mg | 02042266 | DX6159 | 2023-03-31 |
| Inderal-LA 120 mg | 02042266 | DJ6820 | 2022-09-30 |
| Inderal-LA 160 mg | 02042274 | FE6304 | 2024-01-31 |
| Inderal-LA 160 mg | 02042274 | EH5906 | 2023-08-31 |
| Inderal-LA 160 mg | 02042274 | DW8241 | 2023-03-31 |
Long-term exposure to N-nitroso-propranolol at a level above what is considered safe may increase the risk of cancer. We are all exposed to low levels of nitrosamines through a variety of foods (such as smoked and cured meats, dairy products, and vegetables), drinking water, and air pollution. This impurity is not expected to cause harm when ingested at or below the acceptable level. A person taking a drug that contains this impurity at or below the acceptable level every day for 70 years is not expected to have an increased risk of cancer.
Foster’s Pharmacy does carry Pfizer products and has been affected by this recall. All affected products have been removed from our shelves.
Fosters is affected by this recall.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out by email
([email protected]) or by phone (345-945-3663).