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Recall: Nitroglycerin Spray
UPMC Health Plan·PA · Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacy +1 more·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2022
We identified it
Aug 7, 2026
Summary
Padagis US LLC has issued a recall for Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray due to a complaint that the product may not work correctly. This affects the acute relief and prevention of chest pain in coronary artery disease patients. The billing team must be aware that claims involving this recalled product may require alternative medication billing or documentation of product replacement.
Action Required
Immediately: Notify prescribing providers and pharmacy staff of the Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray recall. When processing claims for patients who received this recalled product, flag for review and ensure documentation reflects whether the patient received a replacement medication or alternative therapy. Update internal communication channels to alert clinical and billing staff to expect potential claim adjustments or denials if the recalled product was billed. Coordinate with pharmacy to confirm which patients were affected and ensure accurate claim submission with corrected medication information.