5 drugmakers have recalled metformin products after FDA warning

Since the FDA said in late May that it found unacceptable levels of a caricinogen in metformin — the generic name for a drug commonly used to control blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes patients — five drugmakers have issued recalls of their metformin products. 

The carcinogen, N-nitrosodimethylamine, or NDMA, was originally found by online pharmacy Valisure in early March. 

The five drugmakers that have recalled their metformin products: 

1. Lupin Pharmaceuticals recalled one lot of its metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets.
   
   
2. Teva Pharmaceuticals recalled 14 lots of its metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, including the 500 mg and 750 mg bottles.
   
   
3. Marksans Pharma Limited recalled one lot of its extended-release metformin tablet.
   
   
4. Amneal Pharmaceuticals recalled all lots of its metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets.
   
   
5. Apotex recalled all lots of its metformin extended-release tablets. 

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