Penicillin-class Antibacterial
Where is Penicillin G made?
10 companies sell it under their own name and 4 repackagers rebottle it. Their labels name 4 factories in the United States and Italy.
United States 2Italy 2
Companies and their factories
| Company on the label | Factory | Where | Last FDA inspection |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG Critical Care, LLC.1000000 [iU], 5000000 [iU], 20000000 [iU] · NDC 44567-310, 44567-312, 44567-311 | Istituto Biochimico Italiano Giovanni LorenziniMakes it | Aprilia, Italy | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyNov 2024 |
| Mitim S.r.l.Makes it | Brescia, Italy | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyMay 2023 | |
| Baxter Healthcare Corporation Penicillin G Potassium1000000 [iU] per 50 mL, 2000000 [iU] per 50 mL, 3000000 [iU] per 50 mL · NDC 0338-1021, 0338-1023, 0338-1025 | Baxter Healthcare CorporationMakes it, tests it, packages it, labels it and sterilizes it | Round Lake, IL, United States | Serious problems, FDA actionApr 2026 |
| Northstar Rx LLC.5000000 [iU], 20000000 [iU] · NDC 72603-345, 72603-210 | Istituto Biochimico Italiano Giovanni LorenziniMakes it | Aprilia, Italy | Problems found, fixed voluntarilyNov 2024 |
| Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc Bicillin L-A, Bicillin C-R 900/300, Bicillin CR300000 [iU] per 2 mL / 900000 [iU] per 2 mL, 600000 [iU] per 1 mL, 600000 [iU] per 2 mL, 1200000 [iU] per 2 mL, 2400000 [iU] per 4 mL · NDC 60793-701, 60793-702, 60793-602 +3 | King Pharmaceuticals LLCMakes it, tests it, packages it and labels it | Rochester, MI, United States | Serious problems, FDA actionFeb 2025 |
| Athenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC.5000000 [iU], 20000000 [iU] · NDC 70860-127, 70860-126 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
| Avenacy Inc.5000000 [iU], 20000000 [iU] · NDC 83634-103, 83634-102 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
| Laboratórios Atral, S.a.1200000 U per 4 mL · NDC 84383-110 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
| Roerig5000000 [iU], 20000000 [iU] · NDC 0049-0530, 0049-0430, 0049-0520 +1 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
| Sagent Pharmaceuticals5000000 [iU], 20000000 [iU] · NDC 25021-154, 25021-153 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
| Sandoz Inc.5000000 [USP'U], 5000000 [iU], 20000000 [iU] · NDC 0781-6136, 0781-6153, 0781-6135 | The label doesn't name the factory. Plants this company names for other drugs | ||
Repackaged by
These companies buy Penicillin G 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:
50090-1016,50090-1666,50090-1815 - Dispensing Solutions Inc.:
68258-8910 - HF Acquisition Co. LLC. DBA HealthFirst:
51662-1689,51662-1709 - Physicians Total Care, Inc.:
54868-5932
Recalls
- Jul 10, 2025 · Class II · Pfizer Inc. · 2 recall notices
CGMP Deviations; particulates identified during visual inspection - Jun 27, 2025 · Class I · Sandoz Inc
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Some vials of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram were incorrectly labeled as penicillin G potassium for Injection, USP, 20 million Unit
Class I recalls are the most serious; Class III the least. A recall covers specific lots, listed on each recall.