Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
Where is Candesartan made?
8 companies sell it under their own name and 4 repackagers rebottle it. Their labels name 4 factories in India.
India 4
Companies and their factories
| Company on the label | Factory | Where | Last FDA inspection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg · NDC 33342-116, 33342-117, 33342-114 +1 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals LimitedMakes it, tests it, packages it and labels it | Daman, India | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyMay 2023 |
| Macleods Pharmaceuticals LimitedMakes it, tests it, packages it and labels it | Dhar, India | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyAug 2024 | |
| Northstar Rx LLC.16 mg, 32 mg · NDC 72603-720, 72603-721 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals LimitedMakes it, tests it, packages it and labels it | Daman, India | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyMay 2023 |
| Macleods Pharmaceuticals LimitedMakes it, tests it, packages it and labels it | Dhar, India | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyAug 2024 | |
| Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg · NDC 62332-343, 62332-060, 62332-341 +1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals LimitedMakes it | Panchmahal, India | No problems foundJul 2024 |
| Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg · NDC 46708-343, 46708-060, 46708-341 +1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals LimitedMakes it | Panchmahal, India | No problems foundJul 2024 |
| Cadila Healthcare Limited4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg · NDC 70771-1206, 70771-1207, 70771-1204 +1 | Zydus Lifesciences LimitedMakes it and tests it | Ahmedabad, India | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyAug 2022 |
| Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc.4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg · NDC 72578-159, 72578-160, 72578-157 +1 | Zydus Lifesciences LimitedMakes it and tests it | Ahmedabad, India | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyAug 2022 |
| ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Atacand4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg · NDC 62559-688, 62559-642, 62559-689 +5 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
| Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg · NDC 0378-3231, 0378-3232, 0378-3224 +1 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
Repackaged by
These companies buy Candesartan in bulk and rebottle it, often for mail-order, clinic or hospital pharmacies. If your bottle shows one of these names, open its NDC to see who made the pills inside.
- Bryant Ranch Prepack:
63629-9842,71335-3032,72162-1510 - Carilion Materials Management:
68151-3838,68151-4145,68151-4146 - Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.:
51407-884,51407-885,51407-882,51407-883 - Physicians Total Care, Inc.:
54868-4413,54868-4612,54868-5591,54868-5489
Recalls
- Sep 13, 2021 · Class III · Viatris
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; out of specification for Related Compound - Mar 22, 2021 · Class III · Macleods Pharma Usa Inc
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Class I recalls are the most serious; Class III the least. A recall covers specific lots, listed on each recall.