Biguanide, Sulfonylurea
Where is Glipizide and Metformin made?
5 companies sell it under their own name and 6 repackagers rebottle it. Their labels name 2 factories in India.
India 2
Companies and their factories
| Company on the label | Factory | Where | Last FDA inspection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadila Healthcare Limited2.5 mg / 250 mg, 2.5 mg / 500 mg, 5 mg / 500 mg · NDC 65841-659, 65841-660, 65841-661 | Zydus Lifesciences LimitedMakes it and tests it | Ahmedabad, India | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyAug 2022 |
| Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.2.5 mg / 250 mg, 2.5 mg / 500 mg, 5 mg / 500 mg · NDC 23155-115, 23155-116, 23155-117 | USV Private LimitedMakes it | Daman, India | Serious problems, FDA actionApr 2026 |
| Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.2.5 mg / 250 mg, 2.5 mg / 500 mg, 5 mg / 500 mg · NDC 68382-184, 68382-185, 68382-186 | Zydus Lifesciences LimitedMakes it and tests it | Ahmedabad, India | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyAug 2022 |
| Chartwell RX, LLC.2.5 mg / 250 mg, 2.5 mg / 500 mg, 5 mg / 500 mg · NDC 62135-731, 62135-732, 62135-733 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.2.5 mg / 250 mg, 2.5 mg / 500 mg, 5 mg / 500 mg · NDC 0093-7455, 0093-7456, 0093-7457 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
Repackaged by
These companies buy Glipizide and Metformin 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:
50090-1080,50090-2492,50090-1082,50090-2556 - AvKARE, Inc.:
42291-305,42291-306 - Physicians Total Care, Inc.:
54868-0795,54868-5188,54868-5467 - Proficient Rx LP:
71205-270 - Rebel Distributors Corp..:
21695-894 - Remedyrepack Inc.:
70518-0373
Recalls
- Mar 25, 2015 · Class II · Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification for unknown impurity.
Class I recalls are the most serious; Class III the least. A recall covers specific lots, listed on each recall.