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Zithromax (azithromycin for injection) Recalled by Pfizer Inc. Due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Pfizer is recalling certain lots...

Date: January 2, 2014
Company: Pfizer 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 Pfizer Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Zithromax (azithromycin for injection), 500 mg/vial, Sterile, Rx Only, For I.V. infusion only, No latex, No preservative, Made in Ireland, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017, NDC 0069-3150-84

Quantity: 101,681 Vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Pfizer is recalling certain lots due to out of specification results for azithromycin N-oxide degradant.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Pfizer Inc.

Pfizer Inc. has 114 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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