Pfizer Recalls Accupril Blood Pressure Tablets Due To A Nitrosamine Impurity

Pfizer is recalling Accupril and Accuretic blood pressure medications sold in Canada because they contain an impurity called nitrosamine. The recall affects all strengths and batches of these products distributed across Canada. Patients taking these medications are included in this recall.

Product
Accupril (quinapril hydrochloride) and Accuretic (quinapril hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide)
Reason
Contamination
Category
consumer product recall
Country
Canada
Agency
HC-PRODUCTS
Recall date
2022-04-21
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-PRODUCTS

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