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FDA Drug recall · Reported October 28, 2020

NP Thyroid 15,Thyroid Tablets, USP 1/4 grain (15 mg) 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005, NDC 42192-327-01

Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found these products to be less than the labeled claim for the levothyroxine (T4) portion of the product.

Recall #
D-0035-2021
Affected scope
19,296 bottles
Initiated
September 17, 2020
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Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalled NP Thyroid 15,Thyroid Tablets, USP 1/4 grain (15 mg) 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufact… - a critical-severity action.

NP Thyroid 15,Thyroid Tablets, USP 1/4 grain (15 mg) 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufact… was recalled by Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC in October 28, 2020. Reason: Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found these products to be less than the labeled claim for the levothyroxine (T4…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0035-2021 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Drug recall-Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found these products to be less than the labeled claim for the levothyroxine (T4….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
October 28, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0035-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0035-2021) was formally reported on October 28, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 17, 2020. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Alpharetta, GA. Federal records list the affected scope as 19,296 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found these products to be less than the labeled claim for the levothyroxine (T4) portion of the product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide within the United States. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

19,296 bottles

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

NP Thyroid 15,Thyroid Tablets, USP 1/4 grain (15 mg) 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005, NDC 42192-327-01

Reason for recall

Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found these products to be less than the labeled claim for the levothyroxine (T4) portion of the product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-0035-2021
Date reported October 28, 2020
Date initiated September 17, 2020
Recalling firm Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Firm location Alpharetta, GA
Affected scope 19,296 bottles
Distribution Nationwide within the United States

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (D-0035-2021) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Drug record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
NP Thyroid 15,Thyroid Tablets, USP 1/4 grain (15 mg) 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005, NDC 42192-327-01. Recalled by Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Units affected: 19,296 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Subpotent Drug: FDA analysis found these products to be less than the labeled claim for the levothyroxine (T4) portion of the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 28, 2020. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-0035-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide within the United States.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0035-2021) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported October 28, 2020. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.