Birth control with placebo pills recalled
Alysena-28 sold in all provinces except Alberta and Saskatchewan
CBC News
Posted: Apr 8, 2013 12:17 PM AT
Last Updated: Apr 8, 2013 6:28 PM AT
A Canadian drug distributor has issued an urgent recall for Alysena-28 birth control pills.
Apotex says one batch of the Alysena-28 may contain two weeks of placebo sugar pills instead of one, adding the error can reduce the effectiveness of the pills and raises the possibility of unplanned pregnancy.
The company informed wholesalers and retailers Friday, but did not inform women who are taking the pill.
The code on the recalled packages is LF01899A. Alysena-28 is sold in all provinces except Saskatchewan and Alberta.
