Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide) 5/160/25 mg, Rx only, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample - Not For Sale. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG Stein, Switzerland. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC # 0078-9560-89

Reason: Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Code information: Product code: 715515; Lot Number: F0012, Exp 10/31/2013; F0013, Exp 02/28/2014; F0014, Exp 03/31/2014

Distribution pattern: Nationwide and Puerto Rico