Blood Pressure Medication Recall 2026: Full List and What to Do
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Baraa Alnahhal, MD · Last reviewed: September 30, 2026
Quick answer: The latest blood pressure medication recall in the United States covers about 13,567 bottles of chlorthalidone 25 mg tablets (lot RISA24002, NDC 64980-599-01, expiring April 2027). The tablets failed dissolution testing, which means they may not release their full dose. The FDA classified it as a Class II recall on September 17, 2026. Together with a June recall of the same drug, more than 25,000 bottles have been pulled in 2026.
If you take a blood pressure pill, do not stop it on your own. Check your bottle, call your pharmacist, and ask for a replacement if your lot is on the list.
Key takeaways
The newest recall is chlorthalidone 25 mg from Inventia Healthcare, distributed by Rising Pharma. It started September 3, 2026.
Other 2026 blood pressure drug recalls include ramipril 10 mg, Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg and Teva metoprolol succinate ER.
All of these are Class II recalls: health risk is possible but usually temporary or reversible.
Only specific lots are recalled, not every bottle of the drug.
Never stop blood pressure medicine suddenly. Your pharmacist can swap a recalled lot for a safe one.
Which blood pressure medication is being recalled right now?
The current recall is for Chlorthalidone Tablets USP, 25 mg, a water pill (thiazide-like diuretic) widely used to treat high blood pressure. The maker, Inventia Healthcare Limited in India, started the voluntary recall on September 3, 2026. The FDA posted it in its Enforcement Report as recall D-0852-2026 (FDA Enforcement Report).
Detail | September 2026 recall | June 2026 recall |
|---|---|---|
FDA recall number | D-0852-2026 | D-0610-2026 |
Product | Chlorthalidone 25 mg tablets | Chlorthalidone 25 mg tablets |
Lot number | RISA24002 | RISA24001 and RISB24002 |
NDC | 64980-599-01 (100 tablets) | 64980-599-01 (100) and 64980-599-10 (1,000) |
Expiration | April 2027 | April 2027 |
Bottles recalled | About 13,567 | About 11,460 |
Reason | Failed dissolution specifications | Failed dissolution specifications |
Class | Class II | Class II |
For the full lot-by-lot breakdown, read our detailed guide: FDA Chlorthalidone Dissolution Testing Recall: What to Know.
Blood pressure medication recalls in 2026: full list
Several other blood pressure drugs were recalled in the U.S. over the past year. Each recall covers only certain lots. If your medicine is on this list, it does not automatically mean your bottle is affected.
Medicine | Company | Recall date | Reason | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chlorthalidone 25 mg tablets | Inventia Healthcare / Rising Pharma | Sept 3, 2026 | Failed dissolution | II |
Ramipril 10 mg capsules (lots AC5470A, AC5470B) | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA | Aug 24, 2026 | Impurity above limit | II |
Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg, lot AV5913C | Novartis | Aug 4, 2026 | Failed dissolution | II |
Chlorthalidone 25 mg tablets | Inventia Healthcare / Rising Pharma | June 5, 2026 | Failed dissolution | II |
Metoprolol succinate ER 25 to 200 mg | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Jan 29, 2026 | Failed dissolution | II |
Prazosin 1, 2 and 5 mg capsules | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Oct 2025 | Nitrosamine impurity | II |
Source: FDA Enforcement Report and company notices. Always confirm your exact lot on the FDA recalls page or with your pharmacist.
Why are blood pressure medications recalled?
Most blood pressure drug recalls fall into three groups:
Dissolution failure. The tablet does not release its medicine at the right speed in lab tests. It may lower blood pressure less than expected. This was the problem with chlorthalidone, Diovan and Teva metoprolol.
Impurities. A lab test finds an unwanted chemical above the allowed limit. Examples include the ramipril impurity recall and the nitrosamine impurity found in prazosin. Nitrosamines may raise cancer risk only after long-term exposure above safe limits.
Labeling or packaging errors. Wrong strength, wrong imprint or a damaged package.
What do FDA recall classes mean?
Class I: a reasonable chance the product could cause serious harm or death.
Class II: the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or serious harm is unlikely. All of the 2026 blood pressure recalls above are Class II.
Class III: the product is unlikely to cause any health problem.
Definitions from the FDA's recalls background and definitions page.
How to check if your blood pressure pills are recalled
Read your bottle label. Find the drug name, strength (for example, 25 mg) and the maker's name.
Find the NDC and lot number. Compare them with the recall table above or the FDA notice.
Call your pharmacy if they are missing. Pharmacies often pour pills into their own bottles, so the maker's lot may not be printed. Your pharmacist can look it up in seconds.
Check the manufacturer. If your pills come from a different company than the one named in the recall, they are not part of it.
Ask for a replacement. If your lot is recalled, your pharmacist can usually swap it for tablets from an unaffected lot or another maker.
What to do if your blood pressure medication is recalled
Keep taking your medicine until your pharmacist or doctor tells you otherwise. Stopping suddenly can raise your blood pressure, and stopping a beta-blocker such as metoprolol abruptly can trigger chest pain or a fast heartbeat.
Check your blood pressure at home for a few days if you have a home monitor, and write the numbers down. See what healthy numbers look like in our guide to normal blood pressure by age.
Tell your doctor if your readings are higher than usual or you notice headaches, dizziness or swelling.
Report problems to the FDA through MedWatch or by calling 1-800-FDA-1088.
Return or dispose of recalled pills the way your pharmacy advises.
When to get emergency help
The American Heart Association says a reading of 180/120 mm Hg or higher needs attention. If you also have chest pain, shortness of breath, back pain, numbness or weakness, vision changes or trouble speaking, call 911 right away. If you have no symptoms, wait five minutes, measure again, and contact your doctor if it is still that high (American Heart Association).
Questions to ask your pharmacist or doctor
Bring this list to your next call or visit:
Is my current bottle from a recalled lot?
Can you switch me to tablets from a different lot or manufacturer?
Do I need to check my blood pressure more often for now?
Could my recent readings have been affected by this medicine?
Will there be any cost to replace my recalled supply?
Want a full list for any appointment? Use our printable questions-to-ask-your-doctor checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a blood pressure medication recall right now?
Yes. As of September 30, 2026, the newest U.S. blood pressure medication recall covers chlorthalidone 25 mg tablets made by Inventia Healthcare and distributed by Rising Pharma. About 13,567 bottles from lot RISA24002 (NDC 64980-599-01, expiring April 2027) were recalled because they failed dissolution testing. The FDA classified it as a Class II recall on September 17, 2026.
Which blood pressure medications have been recalled in 2026?
FDA-listed blood pressure drug recalls in 2026 include chlorthalidone 25 mg (June and September), ramipril 10 mg capsules (August), brand-name Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg (August) and Teva metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets (January). All were Class II recalls, and each affects only specific lots, not every bottle of that medicine.
Should I stop taking my blood pressure medicine if it is recalled?
No. Do not stop on your own. Stopping blood pressure medicine suddenly can make your blood pressure rise, and stopping some drugs such as beta-blockers abruptly can be dangerous. Keep taking it and call your pharmacist or doctor, who can check your lot and give you a replacement.
How do I know if my blood pressure medication is part of a recall?
Compare the drug name, strength, manufacturer, NDC and lot number on your bottle with the recall notice. Pharmacies often repackage pills into their own bottles, so the maker's lot number may not be on your label. The fastest way is to call your pharmacy and ask whether your fill came from a recalled lot.
What does a Class II drug recall mean?
The FDA uses Class II when a product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or when the chance of serious harm is remote. Class I is the most serious level and Class III is the least likely to cause harm.
What does failed dissolution mean for a blood pressure pill?
Dissolution testing checks how quickly and completely a tablet releases its medicine in the lab. A tablet that fails may release too little medicine or release it too slowly, so it may lower blood pressure less than expected.
Will my pharmacy replace a recalled blood pressure medication?
In most cases your pharmacist can swap your supply for tablets from a different lot or a different manufacturer. Ask your pharmacy how it handles recalled medicine and whether there is any cost.
How can I stay updated on blood pressure medication recalls?
Check the FDA recalls page and the FDA Enforcement Report, ask your pharmacist to alert you to recalls, and bookmark this page, which Rinnit updates as new blood pressure drug recalls are announced.
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Medical disclaimer
This article explains public FDA recall information for general education. It does not replace advice from your own doctor or pharmacist. Never start, stop or change a medicine without talking to a qualified health professional.
Sources
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Enforcement Report. Recalls D-0852-2026 and D-0610-2026 (chlorthalidone) and other 2026 drug recalls.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Recalls background and definitions.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. MedWatch: safety information and adverse event reporting.
American Heart Association. Hypertensive crisis: when you should call 911 for high blood pressure.
AARP. More than 580,000 prazosin bottles recalled. October 2025.
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