FDA Prograf/Astagraf XL Empty Capsule Recall

[Darlenia]

If you take either Prograf .5 mgs or Astagraft SL .5 mgs in capsule form, please double check the capsules Some capsules may be empty. FDA issued the "voluntary" recall on Dec. 13, 2024. Here's the notice: fda.gov/safety/recalls-mark...

[Darlenia]

Please pay attention to not only your prescription but also your labs. Some, in another online transplant community taking these meds, noted that their labs were suddenly "off" and nephs doubled their prescriptions. They wonder if empty capsules are the reason for this. And they're understandably upset that the recall is "voluntary".

[Eyak1971]

Thanks for sharing. Since this company in Japan relies heavily on tacro manufacturing and medicare covers this drug for transplant patients it will be interesting to see if there is any legal or government reaction. I noticed this company is not doing well financially, at least according to information online.