FDA Issues Recall for Tydemy Birth Control Pills Due to Reduced Effectiveness

The FDA has issued a warning about the recall of Tydemy brand birth control pills due to potential lower effectiveness. Drugmaker Lupin Pharmaceuticals found that two lots of the pills may have lower effectiveness after stability testing revealed low levels of an inactive ingredient and a high level of a known impurity. Approximately 350,000 tablets have been recalled, and individuals currently taking the affected lots are advised to continue taking their pills but seek an alternative contraceptive method from their doctor. Lupin Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily recalled the affected lots, and no adverse events have been reported so far. The cause of the issue is unclear, and it is unknown if more batches are affected.