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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedD-0768-2022/FDA enforcement
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, INC.·Cosmetics·Mar 23, 2022

Clobetasol Propionate Lotion 0.05%, Generic for Temovate, 118 ML Bottle, Rx Only, Mfg: Teligent…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    CGMP Deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the manufacturing firm, Teligent Pharma, Inc. is discontinuing its stability study program.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Current good manufacturing practice failures can affect product identity, strength, quality or purity.

  • Action required

    Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAILMore cosmetics

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Product identification

Source: FDA COSMETICS

Brand namePreferred Pharmaceuticals, INC.
Recalling firmPreferred Pharmaceuticals, INC.Anaheim, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot #: A0721O, A1421Y, A2121G, A2821D, B0421H, B0421I, B0521U, B1121G, B1921C, C0421B, C1821N, L0120F, L2320O, L3020T, Exp.: 4/30/2022
  • B2521A, C1121S, C2521U, D0121S, D0921B, D1421B, D2921C, E0721A, Exp.: 10/31/2022
  • D2221A, Exp.: 12/31/2022
Distribution area
IL

IL

United States

Quantity affected1568 bottles
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 20, 2022
FDA recall numberD-0768-2022

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, INC. initiated this cosmetics recall on March 23, 2022. The FDA enforcement report states: CGMP Deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the manufacturing firm, Teligent Pharma, Inc. is discontinuing its stability study program. The FDA report lists distribution as: IL.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: CGMP Deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the manufacturing firm, Teligent Pharma, Inc. is discontinuing its stability study program.

Clobetasol Propionate Lotion 0.05%, Generic for Temovate, 118 ML Bottle, Rx Only, Mfg: Teligent… was made or distributed by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, INC. in Anaheim, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report D-0768-2022, dated April 20, 2022.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, current good manufacturing practice failures can affect product identity, strength, quality or purity.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Set the product aside and do not apply it.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Clobetasol Propionate Lotion 0.05%, Generic for Temovate, 118 ML Bottle, Rx Only, Mfg: Teligent… recall?

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, INC. recalled Clobetasol Propionate Lotion 0.05%, Generic for Temovate, 118 ML Bottle, Rx Only, Mfg: Teligent… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as D-0768-2022. CGMP Deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the manufacturing firm, Teligent Pharma, Inc. is discontinuing its stability study program.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Preferred Pharmaceuticals, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record D-0768-2022. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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