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Recall: Magnesium Citrate

UPMC Health Plan·Pharmacy, Gastroenterology, General Practice +1 more·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2022
We identified it
Aug 7, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Vi-Jon LLC has issued a recall for one lot of CVS Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution (Lemon Flavor, 10 fl oz). This is a pharmacy safety alert affecting patients who may have received this specific product lot. The billing team should be aware this may impact claims for affected patients and coordinate with clinical staff on communication and potential replacements.

Action Required

Action needed
By July 1, 2022: Notify clinical and pharmacy staff of the CVS Magnesium Citrate recall (specific lot in 10 fl oz lemon flavor). Front desk and clinical staff should flag any patients prescribed this product and coordinate alternative laxatives. No billing system changes required unless affected claims are submitted; if so, billing team should document the recall reason on any related claims for audit purposes.