Ranitidine Recalls Begin As European Regulators Take Action

OTC ranitidine products are among the first to be recalled in Europe following the discovery of a human carcinogen in ranitidine-based drugs.With investigations underway worldwide, regulators across Europe are split into two camps: immediate action or wait and see.

Recall
Ranitidine recalls have begun across Europe • Source: Shutterstock

Germany, Switzerland and Austria are the first European countries to initiate recalls of ranitidine-based drugs after tests showed that certain products contained N-nitrosodimethylamine, a probable human carcinogen.

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Generics Bulletin for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required

More from Generics

Lupin Touts FDA Approval For Generic Tolvaptan With 180-Day Exclusivity

 

After receiving a favorable court ruling last year, Lupin has secured its first-place spot for generic tolvaptan tablets in the US.

BGMA Becomes Medicines UK

 
• By 

The UK generics and biosimilars industry will now be represented by Medicines UK, the new name for the former British Generic Manufacturers Association.

UK Forxiga SPCs Wiped Out As Trio Succeed With Plausibility Attack

 
• By 

Generic competition to AstraZeneca’s blockbuster SGLT2 inhibitor Forxiga (dapagliflozin) treatment for diabetes may hit England and Wales earlier than 2028 after a pair of SPCs were invalidated following proceedings initiated by a trio of generics manufacturers.

Iconovo Slims Down As It Focuses On Commercialization

 
• By 

As its need for development resources declines, Iconovo is cutting staff to save money as it moves to the commercialization stage for its portfolio of off-patent inhaled products.

More from Products

J&J Denied Injunction Over Private-Label Ustekinumab In US

 
• By 

Stelara originator J&J has been denied in its initial attempt to prevent Samsung Bioepis and ustekinumab biosimilar partner Sandoz from selling a private-label version of the product through a PBM in the US.

UK Forxiga SPCs Wiped Out As Trio Succeed With Plausibility Attack

 
• By 

Generic competition to AstraZeneca’s blockbuster SGLT2 inhibitor Forxiga (dapagliflozin) treatment for diabetes may hit England and Wales earlier than 2028 after a pair of SPCs were invalidated following proceedings initiated by a trio of generics manufacturers.

What’s Next? Five Things To Look Out For In May

 
• By 

Generics Bulletin previews the most noteworthy and anticipated events for May 2025.