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FEDERAL REGISTER · NOTICEDecember 12, 2025

Determination That DEMEROL (Meperidine Hydrochloride) Tablet, 100 Milligrams, and Other Drug Products Were Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness

Document type
Notice
Agency
Health and Human Services Department
Published
December 12, 2025
Document number
2025-22681
ABSTRACT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has determined that the drug products listed in this document were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination means that FDA will not begin procedures to withdraw approval of abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) that refer to these drug products, and it will allow FDA to continue to approve ANDAs that refer to the products as long as they meet relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

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