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Xanax recalled nationwide

Xanax recalled nationwide

The recall affects bottles produced by a West Virginia-based pharmaceutical company and sold across the United States.

Health experts are concerned that the dosing error could lead to ineffective treatment for patients suffering from severe anxiety or panic disorders.

Patients are being urged to check their prescription lot numbers and consult with their pharmacists for replacements.

The FDA is currently investigating the manufacturing process to determine the root cause of the quality control failure.

United States Food and Drug Administration
Agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services