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Calcipotriene Topical Solution, 0.005% (Scalp Solution), 60 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Comp... — FDA record D-0789-2023

Reported ongoing

Status as reported in the agency record. FDA warns that enforcement status may not track the current recall lifecycle; check the current official notice.

Source date Apr 26, 2023. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.

Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; check FSIS directly. Source coverage and dates.

What the record says

Product: Calcipotriene Topical Solution, 0.005% (Scalp Solution), 60 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Reason: CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Classification: Class II
Recalling firm: Akorn, Inc.
Quantity: N/A
Agency-reported status: Ongoing
Source record identifier: D-0789-2023

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Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

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Dates in the source

Report date: Jun 7, 2023
Recall initiation date: Apr 26, 2023
Center classification date: Jun 1, 2023

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