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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,473
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2004–2026
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-28

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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-28. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-28.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Drugs & Medications recalls by year

2004–2026

0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1843 887 925 1233 1617 638 859 1103 985 516 563 448

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

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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

DIMERCAPTO-PROPANESULFONIC 5% (DMPS)( (PFV) INJ SOL, 5 ML per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0904-05

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

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: 70731-0173-10

RXQ Compounding LLC
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

METHYLCOBALAMIN 1 MG/ML (MDV) INJECTABLE SOLUTION, 10 ML per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0915-10

RXQ Compounding LLC
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, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0999-30

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

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: 70731-0173-10

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: 70731-0176-05

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

EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM 150MG/ML INJECTABLE, 100 ML per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0934-11

RXQ Compounding LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Papaverine/Phentolamine/Alprostadil 30 mg/2 mg/30 mcg/mL Injectable, 2.5 mL Vial, Rx only, Compounded by Wise Pharmacy, Littleton, CO 80123.

Wise Pharmacy
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 Care, Inc., 3950 Schelden Circle Bethlehem, PA, 18017, NDC 66794-151-01

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., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-330-02, UPC 6 8113117595 1

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, Ledgewood, NJ 07852 (844) 446-6979

ImprimisRx NJ
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Papaverine/Phentolamine/Alprostadil 30 mg/2 mg/50 mcg/mL Injectable, 2.5 mL Vial, Rx only, Compounded by Wise Pharmacy, Littleton, CO 80123.

Wise Pharmacy
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 coated, biconvex tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cyndea Pharma, S.L., Olvega (Soria), 42110 Spain, Distributed by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Salisbury, MD, 21801 USA, NDC 59746-763-43

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Papaverine/Phentolamine/Alprostadil/Atropine 30 mg/2 mg/50 mcg/0.15 mg/mL Injectable, 2.5 mL Vial, Rx only, Compounded by Wise Pharmacy, Littleton, CO 80123.

Wise Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Papaverine/Phentolamine/Alprostadil - 30 mg/1 mg/10 mcg/mL Injectable, 2.5 mL Vial, Rx only, Compounded by Wise Pharmacy, Littleton, CO 80123.

Wise Pharmacy
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, Columbus, Ohio, 43217, NDC Carton: 62584-693-21; NDC Unit Dose: 62584-693-11

American Health Packaging
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Papaverine/Phentolamine/Alprostadil 30 mg/0.2 mg/10 mcg/mL Injectable, 2.5 mL Vial, Rx only, Compounded by Wise Pharmacy, Littleton, CO 80123.

Wise Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Papaverine/Phentolamine 30 mg/1 mg/mL Injectable, 2.5 mL Vial, Rx only, Compounded by Wise Pharmacy, Littleton, CO 80123.

Wise Pharmacy
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 80123.

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 07852 (844) 446-6979

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: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, MD - 21202 Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Pathampur -454775 India. NDC 68180-903-11 (wallet of 28 tablets) NDC 68180-903-13 (carton of 3 wallets)

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 Company, Inc. dba Pharma Pac by Perrigo Co, Allegan, MI 49010, NDC 52959-0407-01

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 80123.

Wise Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Aug 7, 2019

Alprostadil 100 mcg/mL Injectable, 2.5 mL vial, Rx only, Compounded by Wise Pharmacy, Littleton, CO 80123.

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. Bachupally - 500 090 India. Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233 Livonia, MI 48152. NDC # 0904-6363-61.

MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS
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 Commercial Avenue Middletown, NY 10941, Distributed by Kinray Inc. Whitestone, NY 11357, NDC 53807-216-16

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, Maryland 21202, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Pithampur (M.P.) 454 775, INDIA, NDC 68180-519-02

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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 External Use Only, Rx only, Mfg: Paddock Laboratories, LLC, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Physicians Solutions, Anaheim, CA, NDC 68788-9373-03.

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: Biosfera International Distribution, LLC., Miami Lakes, FL 33016, NDC 63788-118-04.

Pharma-Natural Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Gericare Geri-Tussin DM, 16 FL OZ (473 mL), Geri-care Phamaceuticals Corp. 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY, NDC 57896-660-16

Geritrex, LLC
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 Telecom, LLC., P.O. Box 520248, Miami, FL 33122, UPC 8 50993 00461 1.

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 chlorpheniramine maleate per 5 mL), 16 fl. oz. (473 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Tris Pharma, Inc., Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852, NDC 27808-086-02.

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, Upper Darby, PA 19082, NDC 10481-0112-8.

Dercher Enterprises, Inc., DBA Gordon Laboratories
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Gericare Diocto Liquid Docusate Sodium Stool Softener, 50 mg/5mL, 16 FL OZ (473 ml), Dist. BY: Gericare Pharmaceuticals corp. 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57896-403-16

Geritrex, LLC
FDA Drug Low Jul 31, 2019

Methylergonovine Maleate USP 0.2 mg Tablets a) 12 count (NDC 69238-1605-02) and b) 28 count bottles (NDC 69238-1605-08)

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Diphenhydramine Oral Liquid Alcohol Free, 12.5 mg/5 mL, 4 fl oz (118 mL), RIJ Pharmaceutical Corporation 40 Commercial Avenue Middletown, NY 10941, NDC 53807-204-04

Geritrex, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Ritussin DM Double Strength, 4 FL. OZ. (118 mL), RIJ Pharmaceutical Corporation 40 Commercial Avenue Middletown, NY 10941

Geritrex, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 100 mL Viaflex Container, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA, NDC 0338-0049-38.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Ritussin DM Children & Adults, 4 Fl. Oz. (118 mL), RIJ Pharmaceutical Corporation 40 Commercial Avenue Middletown, NY 10941, NDC 53807-409-04

Geritrex, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Preferred Plus Pharmacy Iron Elixir Ferrous Sulfate, 220 mg, 16 fl oz. (473 mL), Distributed by: Geri-care Pharmaceuticals Corp. 1650 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 52807-177-16

Geritrex, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2019

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet USP 80 mg, a) 90 count (NDC 67877-0514-90) and b) 500 count (NDC 67877-0514-05) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai INDIA, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ

Ascend Laboratories LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Milrinone Lactate Injection 200 mcg (0.2 mg)/mL* in 5% Dextrose Injection, 20 mg/100 mL, 100 mL bag, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-2776-23, Barcode (01)00304092776233.

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Low Jul 24, 2019

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, For Use in the Eyes Only, Rx Only, Sterile, 2.5 mL Bottle, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) 454 775, India, NDC 68180-435-01.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Medical Devices

41,070 recalls →

Food

25,513 recalls →

Vehicles

8,938 recalls →

Children & Baby Products

4,017 recalls →

Household Products

3,574 recalls →

Dietary Supplements

2,018 recalls →

Data sources

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.