Cinacalcet Recall

On Oct. 9, 2024, Dr. Reddy’s recalled all lots and expiration dates for cinacalcet 30mg, 60mg and 90mg tablets. The recall is due to the higher than allowed presence of the drug impurity nitrosamine. Since nitrosamine has potential to cause cancer at higher doses when used over extended periods the manufacturer has issued a recall for all lots in distribution. Cinacalcet is used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients who have chronic kidney disease on dialysis, hypercalcemia in patients who have parathyroid carcinoma and severe hypercalcemia in patients who have primary hyperparathyroidism who cannot undergo parathyroidectomy. For more information, see here.