On June 1, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is recalling all lots of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, 500 mg and 750 mg.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is recalling all lots of this medication because it may have amounts of an ingredient which could cause cancer.

Your health and safety are important to us. If you are currently taking Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, 500 mg and 750 mg, that are made by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, please contact your health care provider to discuss which other treatments or medicines made by other manufacturers that may be appropriate.

For more information, please visit https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/amneal-pharmaceuticals-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-metformin-hydrochloride-extended. You can also call the Horizon NJ Health Pharmacy Help Desk at 1-800-682-9094 x81016 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time.