Popular anxiety drug under nationwide US recall

• Xanax, a medication used to treat anxiety disorders, has been recalled nationwide by its manufacturer, Viatris.
• The recall is due to "failed dissolution specifications," meaning the pills may not break down correctly in the body, potentially reducing their effectiveness.
• The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified this as a Class II recall, indicating that affected pills could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
• Viatris did not issue a press release but sent notification letters regarding the recall.
• Separately, 15 cough drop products from China-based Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. were also recalled nationwide following FDA concerns about product quality during a manufacturing facility inspection.

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Anxiety drug Xanax is under recall. Here’s what to know