Levoxyl recalled...........AGAIN

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King Pharmaceuticals Has Recalled Levoxyl Tablets

(SafetyAlerts) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the

following information.

PRODUCT

Levoxyl Tablets, (Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP), 75mcg, 100 and

1000 tablet bottles and physician sample packets of 7, Rx only.

Recall # D-311-3.

CODE

Lot Nos. 100's - 7594, 7595, 7597, 7599, 7601, Expiration 11/03;

1000's - 7593, 7598, 7602, 7604, Expiration 11/03; Physician

Samples - 7596, Expiration 11/03.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER

King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN, by letter on July 18, 2003.

Firm initiated recall is ongoing.

REASON

Subpotent (stability).

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE

175,658 bottles.

DISTRIBUTION

Nationwide.