Metformin recalls

FDA drug recall list

Extended-release metformin has been recalled for NDMA impurities. Don't stop taking it without talking to your doctor, since uncontrolled blood sugar is also dangerous.

FDA data updated Sep 30, 2026Last synced Oct 8, 2026

Reports mentioning it: 91
Class I (serious): 1
Class II: 84
Class III: 6

Key facts: metformin recalls

The FDA has published 91 drug enforcement reports mentioning metformin since 2012, as of October 8, 2026.
1 of them were Class I, the most serious category, where a product could cause serious health problems or death.
The most recent was reported on Jul 8, 2026: Synjardy XR Tablets (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets… (Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), Class II.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement reports via openFDA. See our sources policy.

Latest 87 metformin recalls

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Showing the 87 most recent recalls of metformin products. 91 FDA reports mention metformin in total, including as an ingredient in other products. Use the search on the homepage to look up a specific brand or lot number.

Questions about metformin recalls

Is there a metformin recall right now?

There are no new FDA metformin recall reports in the last 90 days as of October 8, 2026. The most recent was “Synjardy XR Tablets (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets…” from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Class II), reported Jul 8, 2026. FDA reports can appear weeks after a recall starts, so also check the FDA's official recall notices.

What should I do with a recalled metformin product?

If you have a recalled metformin product, compare the lot number and expiration date with the recall. Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own: call your pharmacist or doctor, who can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement. In an emergency, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

How do I know if my metformin product is part of the recall?

Open the recall in the list on this page and compare the brand, product size, lot or UPC code, and best-by or expiration date with your package. A match on the product name alone doesn't mean your item is affected. You can also search by lot number on the FindMyRecall homepage.