FDA·Medicines·May 20, 2026

Ascend Laboratories recalls Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, 25 mg, over failed dissolution specifications

The tablets failed dissolution specifications, and the notice covers 17,304 100-count bottles sold across the U.S.

What to do

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Recall details

Product
Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 25 mg* Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-590-01.
Hazard
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Units
17,304 100-count bottles
Where sold
U.S. Nationwide
FDA classification
Class II · Ongoing
Classified by FDA
May 20, 2026
Recall started
April 27, 2026
FDA enforcement report
May 20, 2026
Identifiers
  • Codes: Lot # 25140859; Exp. Date: Jan 2027
  • FDA recall number: D-0547-2026

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Official notice

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Product
Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 25 mg* Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-590-01.
Reason for recall
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Classification
Class II (Ongoing)
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide
Quantity
17,304 100-count bottles

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