Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor
Where is Mercaptopurine made?
3 companies sell it under their own name and 2 repackagers rebottle it. Their labels name 4 factories in the United States, India and the United Kingdom.
United States 2India 1United Kingdom 1
Companies and their factories
| Company on the label | Factory | Where | Last FDA inspection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Pharmaceutical Products, LLC.50 mg · NDC 69076-913, 71921-150 | Pinnacle Life Science Private LimitedMakes it, tests it, packages it and labels it | Solan, India | Not inspected on record |
| Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Makes it | Irvine, California, United States | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyApr 2021 | |
| Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.20 mg per 1 mL, 50 mg · NDC 0054-4582, 0054-0879, 0054-4581 | West-Ward Columbus Inc.Makes it | Columbus, OH, United States | No problems foundApr 2026 |
| Nova Laboratories, Ltd. Purixan20 mg per 1 mL · NDC 62484-1020, 62484-0020 | Nova Laboratories LtdMakes it | Wigston, United Kingdom | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyFeb 2019 |
Repackaged by
These companies buy Mercaptopurine 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.
- Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.:
51407-983 - Physicians Total Care, Inc.:
54868-5282
Recalls
- Feb 9, 2024 · Class III · Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Failed Dissolution Specifications: results slightly under spec at at 9-months. - Apr 4, 2014 · Class III · Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: This recall is being conducted because the product was given 36 month expiration dates instead of the filed 24 months.
Class I recalls are the most serious; Class III the least. A recall covers specific lots, listed on each recall.