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Recall: Morphine Sulfate
UPMC Health Plan·Pain Management, Palliative Care, Oncology +2 more·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2022
We identified it
Aug 7, 2026
Summary
Bryant Ranch Prepack Inc. has issued a recall of specific lots of Morphine Sulfate 30 mg and 60 mg Extended-Release tablets (10 bottles per lot). The billing team must identify patients who received medication from these recalled lots and coordinate with prescribers and pharmacy to ensure safe alternatives are dispensed. This is a patient safety alert that may impact claims processing and requires immediate communication with affected patients.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing and clinical teams must coordinate to identify all patients dispensed Morphine Sulfate 30 mg or 60 mg Extended-Release tablets from Bryant Ranch Prepack Inc. Contact affected patients and providers to ensure recalled medication is not in use and safe alternatives are prescribed. Pharmacy and clinical staff should verify lot numbers against the recall notice before dispensing. Do not process claims for the recalled lots. Notify UPM Health Plan of affected claims. Failure to identify and address recalled medication poses serious patient safety risks and potential liability.