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Recall: Milk of Magnesia
UPMC Health Plan·Pharmacy, General Practice·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2022
We identified it
Aug 7, 2026
Summary
Plastikon Healthcare LLC has issued a recall affecting multiple lots of Milk of Magnesia and antacid suspension products. The billing team must identify patients who may have received these recalled medications and coordinate with clinical staff to ensure affected patients are notified and provided with safe alternatives. This is a patient safety issue requiring immediate awareness and potential claim review.
Action Required
Immediately: Clinical and billing teams must coordinate to identify any patients dispensed the recalled Milk of Magnesia or antacid suspensions (Plastikon Healthcare LLC products, all lot numbers specified in recall). Flag affected patient records in billing system and pharmacy records. Notify patients of recall per FDA guidance. Do not bill or process claims for recalled medication batches. Contact pharmacy benefit manager and plan for guidance on replacement medication coverage and reprocessing of claims if necessary. Provide documentation of recall compliance to payers upon request.