Product Recall Alert

Pfizer Recalls Nurtec ODT Prescription Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

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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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, NDC number and 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
Recalled Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) orally disintegrating tablets

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

Recall Date: March 16, 2023

Recall Number: 23-154

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.

Sold At: 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.

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.

Units: About 4.2 million

Consumer Directions and Contact

What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?

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.

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