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Friday, October 23, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Medicines & FDA

Compounded tirzepatide vials recalled over sterility concerns

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North Carolina's Apothecary Pharma recalled 22 lots of compounded tirzepatide, a GLP-1 weight-loss drug, plus one lot of NAD+ injection, because sterility can't be assured. FDA rates it Class II and no illnesses have been reported. Check your vial and call your prescriber.

Source: FOX 5 New York

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