The FDA has issued an urgent nationwide recall of a widely used medication after tests revealed the presence of a potentially dangerous, cancer-linked chemical, prompting millions of patients to halt use immediately and consult healthcare providers about safer alternatives to protect their health and reduce possible long-term risks.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary recall of several batches of Chantix (varenicline), a widely used prescription medication designed to help adults quit smoking. Chantix has long been considered one of the most effective pharmacological tools for smoking cessation, helping millions of people reduce nicotine cravings and break long-standing tobacco dependence. Yet the recent discovery of elevated nitrosamine levels in certain lots of the medication has prompted swift regulatory action and renewed public attention on drug safety and long-term exposure risks.Continue reading…