Xanax recall
Definition
A voluntary nationwide product recall of specific lots of Xanax (alprazolam extended-release tablets), typically issued by manufacturers like Viatris or Mylan Pharmaceuticals due to failing dissolution specifications, presence of foreign substances, or contamination risks.
Refers to recent events such as the April 2026 recall of Xanax XR 3 mg tablets (lot 8177156, expiration February 2027) for not meeting quality control standards during manufacturing.
Examples
The latest Xanax recall has pharmacists scrambling while patients ponder their next dose of calm.
She laughed off the Xanax recall news, saying her anxiety was already self-medicating just fine.
In the boardroom, the CEO downplayed the Xanax recall as a minor hiccup in their chill pill empire.
Timing is everything: the Xanax recall dropped right before tax season, amplifying collective freak-outs.