Levothyroxine Recall: Check Your Thyroid Pills Before You Take Your Next Dose
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If you take levothyroxine for hypothyroidism, it’s worth two minutes to check your pill bottle today.
Accord Healthcare has recalled five strengths of levothyroxine sodium tablets nationwide because they may not contain the full amount of medication listed on the label.
What Was Recalled
The FDA lists this as a Class II recall, initiated by Accord Healthcare, Inc. on August 6, 2026, and reported to the FDA on September 2, 2026.
Five strengths of levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP, are involved:
- 25 mcg — recall number D-0775-2026
- 50 mcg — recall number D-0776-2026
- 125 mcg — recall number D-0781-2026
- 137 mcg — recall number D-0782-2026
- 200 mcg — recall number D-0785-2026
All five recalls fall under the same FDA enforcement event (event ID 99584). The tablets were distributed nationwide in the United States. This is a voluntary, firm-initiated recall.
You can check the official FDA record, including the recall numbers above, at the FDA’s enforcement report page.
Why It Matters
The reason for the recall is “subpotent drug.” That means the tablets may not contain the full labeled amount of active levothyroxine.
Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone replacement. Millions of Americans with hypothyroidism take it every day to keep their thyroid hormone levels steady.
If your dose is quietly weaker than what your prescription calls for, your body may not be getting enough thyroid hormone.
That can bring back the exact symptoms your medication is supposed to control: fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, depression, feeling cold, and in more serious cases, heart-related symptoms.
The tricky part is that you would likely still be taking your pill every single day, on schedule, and not know anything is wrong.
You can read more about hypothyroidism and how levothyroxine works from MedlinePlus, a U.S. National Library of Medicine resource.
What To Do If You Take This Medication
Check your bottle. Look at the manufacturer name and lot number on your prescription label. Accord Healthcare is the recalling firm, and this recall covers the 25 mcg, 50 mcg, 125 mcg, 137 mcg, and 200 mcg strengths listed above.
Don’t stop taking it on your own. Suddenly stopping thyroid medication isn’t safe either. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you make any change.
Contact your pharmacy. If your bottle matches, ask your pharmacist about getting a replacement from a different lot or manufacturer.
Watch for symptoms. If you’ve noticed new fatigue, weight changes, mood changes, or other symptoms returning, mention it to your doctor, especially if you’re not sure whether your bottle is affected.
If you’ve been dealing with unexplained exhaustion lately, it’s also worth reading our guide on why you’re tired all the time and what you can do about it — fatigue has a lot of possible causes, and a subpotent thyroid prescription is one more thing worth ruling out.
This isn’t the only medication recall we’ve covered recently. If you or a family member has been in the hospital, our writeup on the B. Braun saline recall walks through a separate, unrelated IV product issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have the recalled lot?
Check the manufacturer name (Accord Healthcare) and the strength on your bottle against the five strengths listed above: 25 mcg, 50 mcg, 125 mcg, 137 mcg, and 200 mcg. Your pharmacist can also look up your specific lot number against the recall.
Is it dangerous to keep taking it?
The concern with a subpotent drug is getting too little thyroid hormone, not too much. That can allow hypothyroidism symptoms to return over time. It is not the kind of recall where you should stop your medication abruptly on your own — talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
What do I do if my bottle matches?
Contact the pharmacy where you filled the prescription. They can tell you whether your specific lot is affected and help arrange a replacement.
Will I get a refund or replacement?
Your pharmacy is the right place to ask. They handle recalled product returns and replacements directly with the manufacturer or distributor.
Bottom Line
Accord Healthcare recalled five strengths of levothyroxine sodium tablets nationwide because some tablets may be subpotent.
Check your bottle, don’t stop your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist, and reach out to your pharmacy if your lot is affected.
