Class III — Low Risk

Low risk — use of or exposure to this product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Contrave (naltrexone HCl and bupropion HCl). Extended-Release Tablets Recalled by Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. Due to Container packaging defect.

Date: October 5, 2018
Company: Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Contrave (naltrexone HCl and bupropion HCl). Extended-Release Tablets, 8mg/90 mg, 120-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by Orexigen therapeutics, Inc., La Jolla, CA 92037, NDC 51267-890-99

Quantity: 18,895 bottles

Why Was This Recalled?

Container packaging defect.

Where Was This Sold?

Within the United States

About Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report