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THURSDAY ยท 14 MAY 2026

FDA Recall D-0699-2021

Pfizer Inc. · New York, NY

Class II Ongoing 1800 days on record

Moderate impact — Class II recall โ€” temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence possible; remote probability of serious adverse health consequence.

Product

Chantix (varenicline) tablets, 0.5mg*, 56 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc., NY, NY 10017, Made in Ireland. NDC 0069-0468-56

Lot / code: Lots 00019213, Exp 31 Jan 2022 & EC6994, Exp May 31, 2023

Quantity: 59,232 bottles

Reason for recall

CGMP Deviations: Presence of the N-nitroso-varenicline impurity above FDA s acceptable interim acceptable intake limit

Recall record

Recall number
D-0699-2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Firm notification
Letter
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall initiated
2021-06-09
Classified by FDA Center
2021-07-30
FDA published
2021-08-11
Recalling firm
Pfizer Inc.
Firm location
New York, NY

Drug identification

Brand name(s)
CHANTIX
Generic name(s)
VARENICLINE TARTRATE
Manufacturer(s)
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
NDC(s)
0069-0468, 0069-0469, 0069-0471
Route(s)
ORAL

Operational response

Class II recalls indicate possible temporary or reversible health consequences. Remove affected lots from active dispensing. Segregate inventory. Check the firm’s recall notification for guidance on patient outreach.

For the official FDA enforcement record, see FDA's Recall Search.

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