Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported February 26, 2025
Failed impurities/degradation specifications and Sub-potent Drug: Out-of-specification results were obtained during routine stability testing for Assay and Impurities.
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories recalled Lorazepam Tablets, USP, 2mg, Unit Dose, 100 tablets per carton (10 x 10 blister packs), R… - a moderate-severity action.
Lorazepam Tablets, USP, 2mg, Unit Dose, 100 tablets per carton (10 x 10 blister packs), R… was recalled by The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories in February 26, 2025. Reason: Failed impurities/degradation specifications and Sub-potent Drug: Out-of-specification results were obtained …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0228-2025 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed impurities/degradation specifications and Sub-potent Drug: Out-of-specification results were obtained ….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0228-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0228-2025) was formally reported on February 26, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 21, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of La Vergne, TN. Federal records list the affected scope as 27,525 cartons.
The documented reason for this recall is: Failed impurities/degradation specifications and Sub-potent Drug: Out-of-specification results were obtained during routine stability testing for Assay and Impurities. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide U.S. and Puerto rico. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
27,525 cartons
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Lorazepam Tablets, USP, 2mg, Unit Dose, 100 tablets per carton (10 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, The drug product contained in this package is from NDC # 69315-906 Leading Pharma, LLC., Packaged and Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 26268 USA, NDC: 0904-6009-61.
Failed impurities/degradation specifications and Sub-potent Drug: Out-of-specification results were obtained during routine stability testing for Assay and Impurities.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | D-0228-2025 |
| Date reported | February 26, 2025 |
| Date initiated | January 21, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories |
| Firm location | La Vergne, TN |
| Affected scope | 27,525 cartons |
| Distribution | Nationwide U.S. and Puerto rico |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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