Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Nationwide: See the Affected Drug
A commonly prescribed blood pressure medication has been recalled across the United States after certain batches failed required dissolution tests, raising concerns that the tablets may not release their active ingredient properly.
The recall involves chlorthalidone 25 mg tablets, a prescription diuretic commonly used to help lower high blood pressure. According to information reported from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), more than 25,000 bottles have been affected by two separate recalls involving the same medication.
Which Blood Pressure Medication Was Recalled?
The recalled medication is chlorthalidone tablets, 25 mg, manufactured by Inventia Healthcare Limited.
The medication is sold in bottles containing 100 or 1,000 tablets. The affected products were distributed in the United States and have an expiration date extending into 2027.
Chlorthalidone is a diuretic, sometimes called a “water pill.” It helps the body remove excess salt and water through urine, which can help reduce blood pressure.
Why Was Chlorthalidone Recalled?
The recall was issued because certain tablets failed dissolution specifications.
Dissolution testing evaluates how a tablet releases and dissolves its active ingredient. If a medication does not dissolve as expected, the amount of active ingredient available for absorption can potentially be affected.
The FDA classified the affected recalls as Class II. This category generally means the use of the recalled product could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, while the probability of serious adverse health consequences is considered remote.
Which Lots Are Affected?
The recalled chlorthalidone 25 mg tablets include the following batch numbers:
- RISA24001
- RISB24002
- RISA24002
The affected products have an expiration date of April 2027. The September recall involving batch RISA24002 covered 13,567 bottles.
An earlier recall announced in June affected another 11,460 bottles, bringing the combined number of bottles involved in the two recalls to more than 25,000.
What Should Patients Do?
If you take chlorthalidone, check your prescription bottle for the medication name, strength, manufacturer, lot or batch number, and expiration date.
If you believe your medication may be part of the recall, contact your pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance about what to do next.
Patients should not automatically stop taking blood pressure medication without speaking with a healthcare professional. The FDA notes that, for some Class II and Class III recalls, consumers may generally continue taking a medicine unless the recalling company provides different instructions.
Your doctor or pharmacist can help determine whether your specific bottle is affected and whether you should receive a replacement.
What Does a Class II Recall Mean?
The FDA uses different recall classifications based on the potential health risk.
A Class II recall indicates that exposure to or use of the recalled product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or that the likelihood of serious harm is considered remote.
The classification does not mean that everyone who used the recalled medication will experience health problems.
Why Checking Your Prescription Matters
Medication recalls can involve specific manufacturers, lots, package sizes, or expiration dates rather than every version of a particular drug.
That means patients taking chlorthalidone should check the information on their own prescription bottle rather than assuming that every chlorthalidone product has been recalled.
The FDA maintains an online database of drug recalls and safety alerts where consumers and healthcare professionals can find additional recall information.
Bottom Line
A nationwide recall has affected more than 25,000 bottles of chlorthalidone 25 mg tablets manufactured by Inventia Healthcare Limited. The recalls were connected to failed dissolution specifications, which could potentially affect how the medication releases its active ingredient.
If you use chlorthalidone, check your bottle and speak with your pharmacist or healthcare provider if your lot number appears to match the recalled products. Do not make changes to your prescription routine without professional medical advice.
This article is for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. For questions about a recalled medication, contact your doctor, pharmacist, or the appropriate health authority.
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