Xanax Batch Recalled Nationwide Due To 'Potential Presence Of Foreign Substance'
(CBS News) -- Mylan Pharmaceuticals is pulling one lot of Xanax from pharmacy shelves nationwide because of what the company said is "the potential presence of a foreign substance" in the popular prescription anti-anxiety drug.
The drug manufacturer cited a small chance of infection in recalling the batch of Alprazolam, the prescription drug sold under the brand name Xanax, according to a recall notice posted Saturday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recall involves Alprazolam Tablets, USP C-IV, 0.5 mg in 500-count bottles, lot No. 8082708, with a September 2020 expiration date. The lot was distributed in July and August.
Consumers who want to return the product can call (888) 843-0255. Consumers with questions about the recall can call Mylan at (800_ 796-9526 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time) or by emailing customer.service@mylan.com.