Class IIDrug
Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops recall
Summary
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC is recalling Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops (drug). According to the FDA report, the reason is: Lack of Assurance of Sterility. The FDA rated this a Class II: the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely. Recall status: Ongoing.
Details from the FDA report
- Product
- Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops, Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-8833-15.
- Reason
- Lack of Assurance of Sterility
- Lot / code info
- Lot # 3166, Expiry: 9/2026; Lot # 3172, Expiry: 9/2026; Lot # 3173, Expiry: 9/2026; Lot # 3175, Expiry: 10/2026; Lot # 3176, Expiry: 10/2026; Lot # 3177, Expiry: 10/2026; Lot # 3178, Expiry:10/2026; Lot # 3180, Expiry: 11/2026; Lot # 3188, Expiry: 12/2026; Lot # 3202, Expiry: 12/2026; Lot # 3203, Expiry: 12/2026; Lot # 3205, Expiry: 12/2026; Lot # 3209, Expiry: 2/2027; Lot #3210, Expiry: 3/2027; Lot #3246, Expiry: 3/2027; Lot #3247, Expiry: 3/2027; Lot #3248, Expiry: 4/2027; Lot # 3249, Expiry: 4/2027; Lot # 3250, Expiry: 4/2027; Lot # 3252, Expiry: 4/2027; Lot # 3253, Expiry: 4/2027; Lot # 3261, Expiry: 5/2027; Lot # 3262, Expiry: 5/2027; Lot # 3263; Expiry 5/2027; Lot #3264, Expiry: 5/2027; Lot #3281, Expiry : 6/2027.
- Quantity
- 301114 bottles
- Distribution
- USA Nationwide
- Recalling company
- Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC, Dupo, IL United States
- Recall started
- August 20, 2026
- FDA report date
- September 30, 2026
- Classification
- Class II: The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- D-0857-2026
What to do
- Check whether you have this product, and compare the lot numbers, codes, or dates on your package with the codes listed above.
- If it matches, stop using it and keep it away from children and pets.
- Contact the recalling company (Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC) or the store where you bought it about returns or refunds.
- Do not stop a prescribed medication without first talking to your pharmacist or doctor; they can help find a safe replacement.
- If you think the product made you or someone else sick, contact a doctor or pharmacist. In an emergency call 911.
- You can report problems to the FDA via MedWatch.