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Where is Cefazolin made?
11 companies sell it under their own name and 8 repackagers rebottle it. Their labels name 5 factories in China, the United States, Portugal and Italy.
China 2United States 1Portugal 1Italy 1
Companies and their factories
| Company on the label | Factory | Where | Last FDA inspection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apotex Corp.1 g, 2 g, 3 g, 10 g · NDC 60505-6243, 60505-6142, 60505-6244 +3 | Qilu Antibiotics Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Makes it and tests it | Jinan, China | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyJul 2026 |
| Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.(High Tech Zone Site)Makes it and tests it | Jinan, China | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyJan 2025 | |
| Baxter Healthcare Corporation1 g per 50 mL, 2 g per 100 mL, 3 g per 150 mL · NDC 0338-3503, 0338-3508, 0338-0096 | Baxter Healthcare CorporationMakes it, tests it, packages it, labels it and sterilizes it | Round Lake, IL, United States | Serious problems, FDA actionApr 2026 |
| Civica, Inc.1 g, 2 g, 10 g · NDC 72572-055, 72572-056, 72572-054 | Hikma Farmaceutica (portugal), S.aMakes it, tests it, packages it and labels it | Terrugem Sintra, Portugal | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyApr 2023 |
| Fresenius Kabi, LLC1 g per 3 mL, 10 g, 20 g per 100 mL, 500 mg per 2.2 mL · NDC 63323-237, 63323-238, 63323-449 +1 | ACS Dobfar SpAMakes it, tests it and packages it | Verona, Italy | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyOct 2023 |
| Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.2 g, 3 g, 10 g, 20 g, 225 mg per 1 mL, 330 mg per 1 mL · NDC 0143-9983, 0143-9261, 0143-9139 +5 | Hikma Farmaceutica (portugal), S.aMakes it, tests it, packages it and labels it | Terrugem Sintra, Portugal | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyApr 2023 |
| Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.1 g, 2 g · NDC 67184-1001, 67184-0560 | Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.(High Tech Zone Site)Makes it, tests it, packages it and labels it | Jinan, China | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyJan 2025 |
| B. Braun Medical Inc. Cefazolin Sodium1 g per 50 mL, 2 g per 50 mL, 3 g per 50 mL · NDC 0264-3103, 0264-3105, 0264-3107 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
| Cantrell Drug Company2 g per 100 mL, 30 mg per 1 mL, 100 mg per 1 mL · NDC 52533-120, 52533-014, 52533-113 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
| Samson Medical Technologies, L.L.C.100 g, 300 g · NDC 66288-1100, 66288-1300 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
| Sandoz Inc.1 g, 10 g, 500 mg · NDC 0781-3451, 0781-3452, 0781-3450 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
| WG Critical Care, LLC.1 g, 2 g, 3 g, 10 g, 500 mg · NDC 44567-707, 44567-120, 44567-708 +3 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
Repackaged by
These companies buy Cefazolin 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.
- A-S Medication Solutions:
50090-2238,50090-4256 - Direct Rx:
72189-584 - Dispensing Solutions Inc.:
68258-8978 - Henry Schein, Inc.:
0404-9833,0404-9835,0404-9834 - Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC.:
71872-7141,71872-7027 - Physicians Total Care, Inc.:
54868-4651 - ProPharma Distribution:
84549-142 - Proficient Rx LP:
71205-679
Recalls
- Jul 24, 2026 · Class I · Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Presence of Particulate Matter - Jun 27, 2025 · Class I · Sandoz Inc
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; cartons of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram were found to contain vials labeled as penicillin G potassium for Injection, USP, 20 million Unit. The vials contained Cefozalin - Apr 13, 2022 · Class II · Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office · 2 recall notices
cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse - Mar 15, 2021 · Class II · Cardinal Health Inc.
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage. - Nov 21, 2013 · Class I · B. Braun Medical Inc · 2 recall notices
Presence of Particulate Matter: B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling several injectable products due to visible particulate matter found in reserve sample units.
Class I recalls are the most serious; Class III the least. A recall covers specific lots, listed on each recall.