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Home / Uncategorized / Merck Recalls Liptruzet

Merck Recalls Liptruzet

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The combination cholesterol drug Liptruzet, which was introduced in May, is being recalled by Merck.  The recall is due to a packaging defect that could reduce effectiveness of the drug.

On its website, Merck said the recall will clear out the entire stock of Liptruzet, including all four dose strengths and every batch that it has distributed.

According to Merck, some of the foil pouches holding the pills may allow air and moisture inside.  The drugmaker says there is a small chance the defect could decrease the drug’s effectiveness or otherwise change it properties.  The company also stated that the recall is not due to any reports of patients being harmed.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working with Merck on the recall.

Medicine that has already been distributed to patients or pharmacies is not being recalled, according to a statement made my Merck.

Merck said it was committed to resupplying the medicine “as soon as possible.”

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