WASHINGTON (Michigan News Source) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the birth control pill Tydemy has been recalled by its manufacturer Lupin Pharmaceuticals.
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Pills distributed between June 2022 and May 2023 have potentially reduced effectiveness, making unexpected pregnancy more likely.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of 2 Lots of Tydemy™ Due to Out of Specification (OOS) Results at the 12-month Stability Time Point https://t.co/C6ImrywUdV pic.twitter.com/4Mu218qPYr
— U.S. FDA Recalls (@FDArecalls) August 1, 2023
Patients are instructed to continue using the medication and speak to a doctor about finding an alternative contraceptive.
