APS Pharmacy

Drug Recall

APS Pharmacy is conducting a voluntary product recall of certain unexpired sterile compounded medications prepared between December 21, 2021 and March 7, 2022, due to concern over a lack of sterility assurance by the quality department. Below is a list of medications affected.

Medicine Drug Strength
(CA) GONADORELIN (4ML) 0.2 MG/ML
GONADORELIN ACETATE (5ML) 0.2 MG/ML
(CA) TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE/ ANASTROZOLE *GS* OIL (4ML) 200MG/0.5MG/ML
TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE *GS* (2ML) 80MG/ML
TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE *GS* OIL 200MG/ML
TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE/ ANASTROZOLE *GS* OIL (10ML) 200MG/1MG/ML (RM)
TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE/ ANASTROZOLE *GS* OIL (4ML) 200MG/1MG/ML
TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE/ DHEA *GS* (10ML) 200/10MG/ML
TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE/ DHEA *GS* (5ML) 200/10MG/ML
TACROLIMUS* (5ML) (VET USE ONLY) 0.02%
TACROLIMUS* (VET USE ONLY) 0.03%
CYCLOSPORINE OPTH (5ML) (VET USE ONLY) 0.2%

This recall is a voluntary action taken in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) out of an abundance of caution to protect the public's health and well-being from medications that may present a risk of adverse events. Administration of a drug product intended to be sterile that may have microbial contamination could result in infection.

Please discontinue use and segregate any unused medication.

The recalled medications were used for a variety of indications. All recalled products have a label that includes the APS Pharmacy logo, medication name and lot number.

We take the utmost care to ensure patient safety. All patients that received any of the recalled the medication(s) should take the following actions:

  • Discontinue use and segregate any unused medication
  • Follow the steps on this site to comple the Recall Response Form as soon as possible
  • Any unused medication should be returned. We will send a call tag care package that will have a pre-paid UPS shipping box, bubble wrap, and directions for how to send the segregated medication back to APS upon completion of this Recall Response Form

To Get Started:

  1. Please gather any medications you have from the list above with the APS Pharmacy logo.
  2. Then enter your patient identification code in the box below. Your identification code will be your last name then a dash then your date of birth. Always include 2 digits for the day and month and all 4 numbers for the year.

Last name-mmddyyyy

Please Review:

The verification code entered is for the patient listed below. If this is not correct or not as you expected, please close your browser and contact us at 727-228-6672.

Contact Information:

Please confirm the contact information below:

Is the contact name above correct?

Address:

Please review the address we have on file for the patient and make corrections as needed:

Patient Information

Patient Medication Information

Please carefully compare the Lot # of any medication you have on hand to the information below. If you have medication with the Lot # listed, you will be asked to enter the vials remaining by counting both full and partial vials that you have not yet used up.

Medication #1:

Drug name

Drug Strength and dosage

Lot number

Rx number

Vials dispensed

Please tell us the number of vials or bottles you have remaining for the medicine and lot number above. Enter in the number of vials or bottles (counting both full and partial ones) that you have not yet used up.

Discontinue use and segregate any unused medication.

We will send a call tag care package that will have a pre-paid UPS shipping box, bubble wrap and directions for how to send the segregated package back to APS upon completion of this Recall Response Form.

If eligible, our team of technicians will reach out to your clinic to facilitate a replacement prescription.

Thank you. No further action is required for this medicine.

Medication #2:

Drug name

Drug Strength and dosage

Lot number

Rx number

Vials dispensed

Please tell us the number of vials or bottles you have remaining for the medicine and lot number above. Enter in the number of vials or bottles (counting both full and partial ones) that you have not yet used up.

Discontinue use and segregate any unused medication.

We will send a call tag care package that will have a pre-paid UPS shipping box, bubble wrap and directions for how to send the segregated package back to APS upon completion of this Recall Response Form.

If eligible, our team of technicians will reach out to your clinic to facilitate a replacement prescription.

Thank you. No further action is required for this medicine.

Medication #3:

Drug name

Drug Strength and dosage

Lot number

Rx number

Vials dispensed

Please tell us the number of vials or bottles you have remaining for the medicine and lot number above. Enter in the number of vials or bottles (counting both full and partial ones) that you have not yet used up.

Discontinue use and segregate any unused medication.

We will send a call tag care package that will have a pre-paid UPS shipping box, bubble wrap and directions for how to send the segregated package back to APS upon completion of this Recall Response Form.

If eligible, our team of technicians will reach out to your clinic to facilitate a replacement prescription.

Thank you. No further action is required for this medicine.

Statements

Please read the statements below and check to confirm:

I have read and understand the recall instructions

I have checked my medication supply and do not have medication remaining

I have checked my medication supply and have segregated any medication remaining and will return it as instructed

Did the patient experience any adverse events associated with the recalled product?

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We take any reports of adverse reaction seriously. A member of the team will reach out to connect you with a pharmacist to discuss concerns. You can also schedule a time to speak with a member of the team by clicking here - Select a Date & Time - Calendly. Or you can call us at 727-228-6672.

Is the patient immunocompromised?

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