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Sep 17, 2021

Pfizer recalls all lots of anti-smoking drug over carcinogen presence

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Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) said on Thursday it was recalling all lots of its anti-smoking treatment, Chantix, due to high levels of cancer-causing agents called nitrosamines in the pills.

The drugmaker paused distribution of the drug in June, and has already recalled a number of lots of the medicine so far. [USN: L4N2PK3WK]

Pfizer asked wholesalers and distributors on Thursday to stop the use and distribution of the tablets immediately.


Pfizer Inc said on Thursday it was recalling all lots of its anti-smoking treatment, Chantix, due to high levels of cancer-causing agents called nitrosamines in the pills.

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