MODERATERecall Data: March 16, 2023

Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) orally disintegrating tablets, 75mg 8-Unit Dose blister pack

Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Inc., of New Haven, Conn.

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Recalled Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) orally disintegrating tablets

Recalled Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) orally disintegrating tablets

Recalled Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) orally disintegrating tablets (blister packaging)

Recalled Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) orally disintegrating tablets (blister packaging)

Why is it being recalled? (Hazard)

The recalled prescription drugs must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

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What should I do? (Remedy)

Consumers should immediately secure the recalled product out of the sight and reach of children and contact Pfizer for a free child resistant pouch to store the product. Once the product is secured, consumers can continue to use it as directed.

Consumer Contact

Pfizer at 800-879-3477 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, online at www.pfizer.com/contact or online at www.Nurtec.com/PackagingUpdate or www.Nurtec.com and click "Recall to provide child resistant pouches to patients for storage of their medicine. Click for details" for more information.

Product Description

This recall involves prescription drugs Nurtec ODT 75 mg orally disintegrating tablets sold in cartons containing one blister card of 8 tablets. The tablets are in a non-child resistant blister card packaged in a carton that includes the name of the product, dosage strength, expiration date. The dosage strength and expiration date are printed or stamped on the blister card. The recall includes the following: Product Description NDC Number Expiration Date Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) 75mg 8-Unit Dose blister pack 72618-3000-2 All dates through 6/2026

Where was it sold?

Pharmacies nationwide as a prescribed medicine from December 2021 through March 2023. The prices of the product varied based on health insurance terms and other factors.

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Quick Facts

Recall Number

23154

Impacted Units

About 4.2 million

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Did you buy this?

Stop using the product immediately. Check the "Remedy" section for refund or repair instructions.

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