MARYLAND – More than 11,000 bottles of a commonly prescribed blood pressure medication have been recalled due to concerns that the tablets may not dissolve properly, potentially affecting the drug’s effectiveness.
The recall affects Chlorthalidone Tablets, USP, 25 mg, distributed in both 100-tablet and 1,000-tablet bottles. A total of 11,460 bottles are included in the recall.
Affected products include:
- 100-tablet bottles
- NDC: 64980-599-01
- Batch code: RISA24001
- 1,000-tablet bottles
- NDC: 64980-599-10
- Batch code: ISB24002
The recalled medication has an expiration date of April 2027.
Officials said there may be an issue with how the tablets dissolve, which could impact their ability to work as intended. Patients are advised not to stop taking their medication without first consulting a healthcare provider.
Anyone who has the recalled medication should check the bottle’s NDC number and batch code to determine if their prescription is affected and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider with questions.