Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
Drugs & Medications ranks #3 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (14,473 notices, 13.9% of the archive); 10% of graded records are high-severity.
The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 14,473 drugs & medications recalls between 2004 and 2026 - roughly 13.9% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #3 of 12. Of the 14,473 records graded for severity, 10% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Drug. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.
- 14,473 total recalls
- #3 of 12 among categories
- 10% graded high-severity
- FDA Drug top agency
Category snapshot
According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Drugs & Medications is #3 of 12 (3rd of 12) with 14,473 recalls, about 13.9% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 1,508 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.
- 14,473
- total recalls
- #3 of 12
- category rank by events
- 10%
- graded high-severity
- FDA Drug
- top issuing agency
Where Drugs & Medications sits among all 12 categories
Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Drugs & Medications is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.
Drugs & Medications vs all categories by recall count
Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class
14,473 3rd of 12 higher than 9 of 12 categories
Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory
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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-27
Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?
Drugs & Medications sits at the 71st percentile of category volume (14,473 recalls) and the 29th percentile of Class I rate (10.5% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
Drugs & Medications recalls by year
2004–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,508
High severity
1,508 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,608 recalls
- Lower severity 1,357
Lower severity
1,357 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
14,105 recalls
- FDA Food 312
FDA Food
312 recalls
- CPSC 56
CPSC
56 recalls
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Recalls in Drugs & Medications
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AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals of NY Hauppauge, NY 11788 a) 1000 tablets NDC 42291-724-10; b) 180 tablets NDC 42291-724-18; c) 60 tablets NDC 42291-724-60
AVKARE Inc.
AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg Rx Only NDC Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 a) 250 tablets NDC 42291-725-25; b) 30 tablets NDC 42291-725-30
AVKARE Inc.
Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 150 mg per 3 mL (50 mg / mL), 3 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by AuroMedics Pharma LLC E. Windsor, NJ. 08520, Made in India. NDC 55150-180-03
AuroMedics Pharma LLC
Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 450 mg per 9 mL (50 mg / mL), 9 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by AuroMedics Pharma LLC E. Windsor, NJ. 08520, Made in India. NDC 55150-181-09
AuroMedics Pharma LLC
Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 2% 100 mg/5 mL (20 mg/mL), Preservative-Free, packaged in 10 x 5 mL Single Dose Vials per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, 279 Princeton-Hightstown Rd., E. Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 55150-165-05.
AuroMedics Pharma LLC
Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 900 mg per 18 mL (50 mg / mL), 18 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by AuroMedics Pharma LLC E. Windsor, NJ. 08520, Made in India. NDC 55150-182-18
AuroMedics Pharma LLC
DG Health Acid Reducer Ranitidine Tablets 150 mg, 8-count carton, Distributed by: Dolgencorp LLC 100 Mission Ridge Goodletville TN 37072 NDC 55910-092-79
AuroMedics Pharma LLC
Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP, 100 mg/5mL, 4 fl.oz. 118 mL, Rx only, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Anaheim, CA. Mfg: Taro Pharm.; Hawthorne, NY; NDC 68788-7268-01
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Testosterone Cypionate 180 mg/mL/Testosterone Propionate 20mg/mL Oil Injection Solution, 10 mL per vial, New Vitalis Pharmacy
New Vitalis Pharmacy LLC dba New Vitalis Pharmacy
CVS Health Redness Relief Lubricant Redness Reliever Eye Drops, Sterile, 1 fl. oz., (30 mL), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CVS Health Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops Dry Eye Therapy, Twin Pack Item#: 994881, Product Size: 2 x 10 mL, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Equate Support Advanced Twin Pack W-M item #: 567371433, Package Size: 2 x 15 mL, Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-885-49
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops Multi-Symptom Eye Relief, Sterile, 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops for Mild to Moderate Dry Eye, Sterile, 1 fl. oz., (30 mL), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, Item #247887
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CVS Health Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops (Polyethylene Glycol 400, 0.4% Propylene Glycol 0.3%) Dry Eye Therapy, Sterile, 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), Item #895160, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CVS Health Overnight Lubricating Eye Ointment, Sterile, Net wt. 0.125 oz. (3.5g), Item #881532, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
TRP Pink Eye Relief, 10 mL, NDC 17312-013-15
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Perrigo Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz), Rx only, Manufactured For: Perrigo Minneapolis, MN 55427, NDC 0574-4022-35
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops Advanced Relief, Item#: 563419, Product Size: 10 mL, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
TRP Blur Relief, 15 mL, NDC 17312-002-11
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Accutome Rx Accu-WASH, 4 FL OZ (118 mL), Manufactured for Accutome Inc 3222 Phoenixville Pike Malvern, PA 19355 USA Mfd. By: Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 63448-411-04
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
OCuSOFT Homatropine Hydrobromide Ophthalmic Solution, 5%, 5 mL, Rx only, Manufactured for Ocusoft, Inc, Rosenberg, TX 77471, Mfd. by Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Aquebogue, NY 11931 NDC 54799-431-05
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Glycerin 0.9%) Sensitive Solution, 30 Sterile Single-Use Containers, 0.02 fl. oz. (0.6 mL) each, Item #994883, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 39945 3
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
iSolutions Nano Tears TF Clear Emollient Lubricant Gel Drops Preservative Free Multi-Dose Mild Dry Eye Therapy, 0.25 FL OZ (7.5 mL), Mfd. By: by Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390-141-52
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Equate Support Harmony Lubricant Eye Drops, Restores Tears, 0.33 Fl. oz. (10 mL), Distributed by: Walmart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-145-10 (Note: Support Harmony packaging was discontinued in January 2018.)
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Altaire Diclofenac Sodium Opthalmic Solution, 0.1%, 5 mL, Rx only, Manufactured Altaire Pharmaceuticals, NDC 59390-149-05
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CVS Health Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 Fl. Oz. (15 mL), Item #317914, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
iSolutions Nano Tears XP Clear Emollient Lubricant Gel Drops Moderate Sterile, 1/3 FL OZ (10 mL), Mfd. By: Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390-143-10
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ActivEyes Sterile Altalube Ointment, Net Wt 1/8 oz (3.5g), NDC 59390-198-50
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Equate Restore PM Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment, Sterile, Net Wt. 0.125 oz. (3.5g), Distributed by: Walmart Stores Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, W-M item #551282425, NDC 49035-191-50
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Polycin (bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfate) Ophthalmic Ointment USP, Net. Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.), Rx only, Manufactured for Perrigo, Minneapolis, MN 55427, NDC 0574-4021-35
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Clear Eyes Redness Relief (Little Drug),Product Size: 0.2 FL. Oz., UPC#: 7-92554-70103-7
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Natural Ophthalmics Ortho-K Thin Eye Drops, 15 mL, NDC 68770-144-15
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Nano Tears TF Clear Emollient Lubricant Gel Drops Preservative Free, Product Size: 0.6 mL x 32 ct., Mfd. By: by Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390-141-56
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Natural Ophthalmics Women's Tear Stimulation Dry Eye Drops, 15 mL, NDC 68770-103-15
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
OCuSOFT Tetravisc Tetracaine HCl 0.5% Sterile Anesthetic, 5 mL, Mfd. for OCuSOFT, Inc. PO Box 429 Richmond, TX 77406-0429 Made in USA, NDC 54799-505-05
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Nano Tears TF Clear Emollient Lubricant Gel Drops Twin Pack, Product Size: 2 x 15 mL, Mfd. By: by Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390-142-49
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Altaire Goniotaire Hypromellose 2.5% Opthlamic Demulcent Solution (Sterile), 1/2 fl oz 15 mL, Mfd. by: Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390-182-13
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FreshKote Lubricant Eye Drops, Product Size: 15 mL, NDC 15821-101-15
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ActivEyes Preservative Free Multi-Dose Lubricant Gel Drops Long Lasting PF Sterile, 0.25 FL OZ (7.5 mL), Manufactured by: Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390-148-52
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Dry Eye Therapy, Twin Pack Item #994881 Product Size: 2 x 10 mL, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
OCuSOFT retaine NaCl Ophthalmic Ointment, Product Size: 3.5g, SKU #: 777-3-76
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Perrigo Sterile Neo-Polycin HC (neomycin and polymixin B sulfates, bacitracin zinc and hydrocortisone acetate) Ophthalmic Ointment USP, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz), Rx only, Mfd. For Perrigo Minneapolis, MN 55427, NDC 0574-4144-35
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
OCuSOFT retaine NaCl Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Opthalmic Ointment, Net. wt. 1/8 oz (3.5 g), Sterile, Distributed by OCuSOFT, Inc. Rosenberg, TX 77471 USA
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ocusoft Tears Again Lubricant Eye Drops, 15 mL, Manufactured for: Ocusoft, Inc., Richmond, TX 77406-0429, NDC 54799-904-15
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CVS Health Redness Relief Lubricant Redness Reliever Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), Item #317912, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Albuterol 2.5mg / Ipratropium 0.75mg/ Triamcinolone 0.5 mg 3ML Vial, For Inhalation Only, Conversio Health, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Integrated Health Concepts Inc. dba Conversio Health
iSolutions Nano Tears MO Clear Emollient Lubricant Drops Intensive Sterile, 10 mL, Manufactured by Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390- 145-10
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Altaire Homatropaire Homatropine Hyrdobromide Opthalmic Solution, USP, 5 %, 5 mL, Sterile, Rx only, Mfd. by: Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390-192-05
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Levetiracetam Injection, 500 mg/5mL, 10 single-use 5 mL vials, Rx only, Manufactured by: Agile Specialties Private Limited Pilot No. 14, Sipcot II, Hosur-635 109 Tamil Nadu, India, Manufactured for: X-Gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Big Flats, NY 14814, NDC 39822-4000-1
X-Gen Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for drugs & medications. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Aug 19, 2026.