GLP-1 Recall - Zepbound, Mounjaro Included

(KMDL-FM) A popular medication used by tens of thousands of Americans is subject to a voluntary recall because of what is described as "a lack of assurance of sterility." The recall affects certain doses of the popular GLP-1 medications Mounjaro and Zepbound.

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Apothecary Pharma LLC manufactures and distributes the products, and the concern centers on the medication's active ingredient, tirzepatide. Tirzepatide mimics hormones in your body. Those hormones produce signals to the body that suggest you feel full.

Why Are GLP-1 Medicines So Effective in Weight Loss and Weight Control?

This ability to control a person's appetite and food intake has led to better control of blood sugar in many patients. Other patients have reported weight loss on the medications without feeling hungry. Hunger is a big deterrent to why diets don't work. Some people suggest the medicines "turn off the food voices" that cause us to overeat.

According to Apothecary Pharma LLC, almost two dozen lots of the medication are included in this recall. The recalled products were sold in 18mg/mL and 4mL sterile, multi-dose vials and were available by prescription only.

How Can I Tell if My GLP-1 Medicine Has Been Recalled?

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If you'd like to compare lot numbers on your medication versus the recalled lot numbers, you may view the entire list via the FDA Website. Please note there are a lot of numbers and figures in each "Lot number," so be cognizant that you don't transpose any of the numbers or letters.

The Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as a Class II Recall. There are four levels of recalls issued by the FDA; a Class II means there are health risks that are possible, but the risk of dangerous consequences is low but not zero.

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If you have questions or concerns about your medication or if it is included in the recall advisory, you may direct questions and correspondence to Apothecary Pharma LLC.

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