LO-OVRAL BIRTH CONTROL PILLS RECALLPfizer Inc., the manufacturer of Lo/Ovral birth control pills has issued a recall for certain packs of Lo/Ovral distributed between January and December 2011. The recall is the result of a packaging error. The manufacturer states that "As a result of this packaging error, the daily regimen for these oral contraceptives may be incorrect and could leave women without adequate contraception, and at risk for unintended pregnancy. These packaging defects do not pose any immediate health risks. However, consumers exposed to affected packaging should begin using a non-hormonal form of contraception immediately. Patients who have the affected product should notify their physician and return the product to the pharmacy." If you took pills affected by the recall and have concerns or questions, please contact Pfizer Inc. at their customer service line, 877-509-3935. If you received packs of Lo-Ovral from the Henrico County Health Department you can return them to the clinic where you got them and exchange them for new pills at no charge. For more information, call West Henrico Health Department at 804-501-4651 or East Henrico Health Department at 804-652-3190. More information from the FDA: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm289770.htm. E15678 8/31/2013 |
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