How to Find Safe Eye Drops Now That 75,000 Cases Were Just Recalled

According to the Food and Drug Administration, over 75,000 cases of AvKare eye drops and artificial tears were recalled due to deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). CGMP regulations ensure the "identity, strength, quality and purity of drug products." Shipped from May 26, 2023, through April 21, 2025, AvKare states that these are the items that were recalled: NDC# 50268-043-15 Artificial Tears Ophthalmic Solution NDC# 50268-066-15 Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Gel 1% NDC# 50268-068-15 Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution NDC# 50268-126-15 Lubricant Eye Drops Solution NDC# 50268-678-15 Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution If you purchased any of these eye drops, stop using them. To get a refund for your purchase, AvKare states that you must complete the "Quantity to Return" column and customer information block on its recall form. You can then fax this to 931-292-6229 or email [email protected]. How to find safe eye drops ... Read full article.