Drug safety

Vitruvias Therapeutics recalls superpotent thyroid tablets

FDA recall records say the thyroid tablets were distributed nationwide and classify the ongoing recall as Class I.

Reported by 1 outlet Saturday, October 3, 2026

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Vitruvias Therapeutics is recalling its Thyroid Tablets, USP, 1/2 Grain (30 mg), after the FDA classified the recall as Class I because the drug was superpotent. The recall is ongoing, according to FDA recall records. It started 2026-08-21 and was reported 2026-09-23.

The recalled product contains levothyroxine (T4) 19 mcg and liothyronine (T3) 4.5 mcg per tablet, and comes in bottles of 100 tablets. It is prescription-only and was distributed nationwide. FDA records list one product for recall and identify the distributor as Vitruvias Therapeutics, Auburn, AL 36830. The label says it is a product of the USA. The product's NDC is 69680-166-00.

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