Prazosin Hydrochloride 5mg Capsules (Amerisource) – Impurity Risk (2025)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 5 mg, 20 capsules (5x4) cartons, Rx only, Distributed by American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217, carton NDC 60687-572-32, Individual unit dose: NDC 60687-572-33
Brand
Amerisource Health Services LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: 1016996, 1018336, 1021220, Exp. Date 11/30/2025, 1022421, 1025017, Exp. Date 08/31/2026.
Products Sold
Lot #: 1016996, 1018336, 1021220, Exp. Date 11/30/2025; 1022421, 1025017, Exp. Date 08/31/2026.
Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 5 mg, 20 capsules (5x4) cartons, Rx only, Distributed by Amer due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: presence of N-nitroso Prazosin impurity C above the Carcinogenic Potency Categorization Approach (CPCA) a. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: presence of N-nitroso Prazosin impurity C above the Carcinogenic Potency Categorization Approach (CPCA) acceptable intake limit
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026