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Recall Alert: Xanax Recalled Nationwide

  • On April 15, Viatris, Inc. initiated a nationwide Class II recall for lot 8177156 of 3mg Xanax XR tablets after the medication failed dissolution specifications.
  • The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall, meaning tablets may not dissolve at the intended rate and could cause temporary, reversible health effects.
  • Separately, a 'looksmaxxing' influencer was hospitalized after a suspected overdose during a livestream, and a fire at Boston Medical Center forced an early Wednesday evacuation.
  • Patients prescribed the affected medication should stop taking it and safely dispose of it, while pharmacies return stock to Viatris.
  • Approximately 3.6 million Americans take Xanax, though the recall affects only one lot distributed through May 2025, leaving other batches and generics unaffected.
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Xanax recalled nationwide due to potential issue with quality, efficacy

Xanax, a popular anxiety medicine, was recalled nationwide due to a potential issue that could affect the medication's quality and efficacy.

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Boston 25 News broke the news in Boston, United States on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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