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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,058
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2000–2026
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.
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Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,058 recalls — about 14.0% of the federal recall archive, of which 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 14,058 drugs & medications recalls between 2000 and 2026 — roughly 14.0% of the 100,165-record archive. Of the 14,058 records graded for severity, 9% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Drug. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 14,058 total recalls
  • 14.0% of the archive
  • 9% graded high-severity
  • FDA Drug top agency

Category snapshot

Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,058 recalls, about 14.0% of the 100,165-record federal archive, with 1,277 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.

14,058
total recalls
9%
graded high-severity
FDA Drug
top issuing agency
2000–2026
years covered

Drugs & Medications recalls by year

2000–2026

0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1797 1025 953 1253 1406 756 706 1080 904 555 658 216

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jun 3, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

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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FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Deafness Off Capsules, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP, [10, 30, or 50 ML] per Vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC 10 ML vial: 70731…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Ascorbic Acid 400 MG/ML (Non-Corn) Injection Solution, 65 mL per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

DIMERCAPTO-PROPANESULFONIC 5% (DMPS)( (PFV) INJ SOL, 5 ML per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-090…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

LIDOCAINE HCL 1% INJECTION SOLUTION (NPV), 20ML per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0174-20

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Herpes-P, 500 mg Capsules, 90-count bottles, Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

KETAMINE 50 MG/ML (NPV) INJECTION SOLUTION (C-III), 10 ML per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0173…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Mometasone Furoate Cream USP, 0.1%, packaged in a) 15gram tubes (NDC 68462-192-17) and b) 45 gram tubes (NDC 68462-192-55), Rx Only, Manufactured by…

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Thyro-H, 500 mg Capsules, 90-count bottles, Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Lipidtrol Capsules, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Mental Tonic Capsules, Herbal Doctor Remedies, Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

RXQ CAIN (PHENYLEP 1.5%/ LIDO 1% OPHTH SOL (PF), 1 ML PER VIAL, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0918-01

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Pain Away, 500 mg Capsules, 90-count bottles, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Thyro-Lo, 500 mg Capsules, 90-count bottles, Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Inositol/Choline B12:B6, 50/50/1/0.175 MG/ML INJ SOLN(Sulfa Free Lipostat), 30 ML per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, O…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Copper 0.4MG/ML (PVF) INJECTION SOLUTION, 10 ML per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0925-10

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Lump Off Capsules, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Migraine Off Capsules, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Awake, 500 mg Capsules, 90-count bottles, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Appetrol Capsules, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies, Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Ascorbic Acid 500 MG/ML (Non-Corn) Injection (PFV), 50 mL per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-017…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

MAGNESIUM 200 MG/ML/ CALCIUM GLUC 6MG/ML/ ZINC 1MG/ML, 5ML per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-017…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

CYANCOBALAMIN 1200MCG/ML MDV INJECTION, 30 ML per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0946-30

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

GLUTATHIONE 200MG/ML (PFV) INJECTION SOLN, 10 ML per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0971-81

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

ONDANSETRON 2 MG/ML INJECTION SOLUTION (NPF), 20ML per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0157-20

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Pain Stopper, 500 mg Capsules, 90-count bottles, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Glauco-Catar Capsules, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Stone Purger Capsules, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

Herbal Doctor Remedies

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Gablofen (baclofen injection), 50 mcg/mL, Single Use Syringe, Rx only, packaged in a box containing one 1 mL syringe, Distributed by: Primal Critical…

Piramal Critical Care, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Equate Night-time Sleep Aide (Diphenhydramine HCl), 50 mg, Alcohol Free, Berry Flavor, 12 Fl. Oz. (354 mL), OTC, Distributed by: Walmart Stores, Inc.…

LNK International, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Timolol- Dorzolamide- Latanoprost P-F (0.5/2.0/0.005%) ophthalmic drops, packaged in 5mL bottles, Rx only, ImprimisRx NJ 1705 Route 46 West, Suite 4,…

ImprimisRx NJ

FDA Drug Critical Aug 7, 2019

Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 3 mg/0.02 mg, packaged into a carton containing 3 blister cards each blister card contains 28-film c…

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 30 Tablets per carton (3 x 10 Unit Dose Blisters), Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Col…

American Health Packaging

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate PF 24 mg/mL Injection, Refrigerate, Single Use Vial, 1 mL vial, Rx only, Compounded by Wise Pharmacy, Littleton, CO 80…

Wise Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Timolol-Latanoprost P-F (0.5/0.005%) ophthalmic drops, packaged in 5mL bottles, Rx only, ImprimisRX NJ 1705 Route 46 West, Suite 4, Ledgewood, NJ 078…

ImprimisRx NJ

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Tobramycin Irrigation 80 mg/1000 mL Solution, 1000 mL Container, Refrigerate, Nasal,, Rx only, Compounded by Wise Pharmacy, Littleton, CO 80123.

Wise Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Kaitlib Fe norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol chewable tablets (0.8 mg/0.025 mg) and Ferrous Fumarate, Chewable Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Lu…

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Neomycin 3.5 mg/g / Polymyxin B10000 USP Units/g / Dexamethasone 1 mg/g Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 g tube, Rx only, Manufactured for H.J. Harkins Compa…

H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Gentamicin (GU) Irrigation 240 mg/500 mL Solution, 250 mL Container, Shake well and Refrigerate, Rx only, Compounded by Wise Pharmacy, Littleton, CO …

Wise Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

DIVALPROEX SODIUM EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, USP Tablets, 250 mg, 100 count-unit dose carton, RX only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. B…

MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS

FDA Food Moderate Jul 31, 2019

ACID RAIN ASS KICKING FAT DESTROYER APOCALYPSE LABZ; 45 CAPSULES; 1 DIETARY SUPPLEMENT; UPC 6 11138 28792 0

Nexagen, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Preferred Plus Dioctyl Liquid Stool Softener (Docusate Sodium), 50mg/5mL, 16 FL. Oz. (1 PT.) 473 mL, Manufactured by RIJ Pharmaceutical Corp. 40 Comm…

Geritrex, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 20 mg/12.5 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Ma…

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Temozolomide Capsules, 180 mg, packaged in a) 5-count bottle (NDC 67877-541-07), b) 14-count bottle (NDC 67877-541-14), Rx only, Manufactured by: Dev…

Deva Holding AS - Cerkezkoy Subesi

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Neomycin Sulfate 3.5 mg/Polymyxin B Sulfate 10,000 units/Dexamethasone 1 mg Ophthalmic Ointment, Pkg Size 3 g Tube, Generic for: Maxitrol, For Exter…

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Dayma SUPER FORTE XL10 (Camphor 0.5%, Menthol 2%, Methyl Salicylate 2%) Pain Relieving Topical Analgesic Gel, 4 Oz (113.4 g) jar, Distributed by: Bio…

Pharma-Natural Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Temozolomide Capsules, 100 mg, packaged in a) 5-count bottle (NDC 67877-539-07), b) 14-count bottle (NDC 67877-539-14), Rx only, Manufactured by: Dev…

Deva Holding AS - Cerkezkoy Subesi

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

ARMY HEALTH Pain Reliever Gel With CURCUMIN (Menthol 3.00%), 0.5 OZ jar, Manufactured exclusively for: Manufactured exclusively for: Crossover Teleco…

Pharma-Natural Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex Extended-Release Suspension, (equivalent to 10 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 8 mg chlorphenira…

Tris Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

MONSEL'S (Ferric Subsulfate) Solution, 8 mL amber glass bottle, packaged as one dozen bottles with applicators per box, Rx only, Gordon Laboratories,…

Dercher Enterprises, Inc., DBA Gordon Laboratories

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Data sources

Category data as of Jun 3, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC 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 Jun 3, 2026.