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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
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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

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 Apr 24, 2019

Volumex (Iodinated I 131 Albumin) Injection USP, 25 uCi per 1 mL syringe, Rx Only, Manufactured for Daxor Corp., NY, NY; By: Iso-Tex Diagnostics, Inc.; NDC 50914-7720-8.

Iso-Tex Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Acetylcysteine 10% Ophthalmic Eye Drop 2 mL droptainer, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Low Apr 24, 2019

Remifentanil HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for manufacturing, processing or repackaging, 416.95 g glass container, Rx ONLY, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials, 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066-1742.

Johnson Matthey Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Morphine Sulfate 5 mg/3mL Inhalation, 3 mL Vials, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

HCG 11,000 Units, 30 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

HCG 23 Day Injection Extra Strength, vials, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN 1-800-263-8890

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Prostaglandin 40 mcg/mL, Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Prostaglandin Tri-Mix 2.5:7.5:0.25 Injection, 2 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Serum Tears 20% Drops, 1 mL Droptainer, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Gentamicin 250 mg/1000 mL Irrigation, 1000 mL, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Methylcobalamin 3000 mcg/mL Injection Solution, 2 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

HCG 20 Day Injection, 2625 Units/4 mL, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Estrone 5mg/mL Oil Injection, 10 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Dexamethasone 24 mg/mL Injection, 10 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Streptomycin 24 mg/Dexamethasone 10 mg/mL Otic Injection, 1 mL Syringe, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Sermorelin 0.4 mg/0.5 mL, 10 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

HCG 1,000 U/mL Injection, 30 mL, Vial Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Red Eye, Eye Drops, Active Ingredients: OptiMSM, Glycerin USP, Hyaluronic Acid, Naphazolene Chloride, Net Wt. 15ml, 0.15 fl oz., Manufactured by: MSM Nutraceuticals, LLC , UPC 8 54582 00118 0

MSM Nutraceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Methionine 15mg/Choline 100mg/ Inositol 50mg/ Methylcobalamin 1mg/ Lidocoaine 10 mg, benzyl alcohol/ water, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Testosterone Cypionate Injection, USP, 1000 mg/10 mL (100 mg/mL), For intramuscular use only, 10 mL Vial, Multiple-Dose, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Verna Goa, India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 1560 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 130, Sunrise, FL 33323, NDC 69097-536-37.

InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% Injection, 10 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

HCG 40 Day Injection Extra Strength, vials, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Estradiol Cypionate 10 mg/mL, 5 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

HCG 30 Day, 3750 Units/6 mL, 10 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN 1-800-263-8890

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

HCG 20,000 units/vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Prostaglandin Tri-Mix 60:30:1 Injection, 2 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Methylcobalamin 1 mg/mL Injection, 2 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

EDTA 1% Sterile Injection (Preservative Free), Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Amphotericin B 0.15% Eye Drops, 2 mL Droppers, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Papaverine 30 mg/mL Injection, 10 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Prostaglandin 60 mcg/mL, Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Methylprednisolone 1% PF Ophthalmic, 3 mL Droppers, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Testosterone Cypionate Injection, USP, 2000 mg/10 mL (200 mg/mL), For intramuscular use only, 10 mL Vial, Multiple-Dose, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Verna Goa, India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 1560 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 130, Sunrise, FL 33323, NDC 69097-537-37.

InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Dry Eye, Eye Drops, Active Ingredients: OptiMSM, Glycerin USP, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyethylene Glycon, Net Wt. 15ml, 0.51 fl oz., Manufactured by: MSM Nutraceuticals, LLC, UPC 8 54582 00119 7.

MSM Nutraceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Interferon 1 Million IU/mL Eye Drops, 1 mL Droptainer, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

HCG 11,00Units/B 12 11,000 mcg Injection, 30 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Prostaglandin Tri-Mix 5:15:0.5 Injection, 2 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Vancomycin 125 mg/3mL Inhalation, 3 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Papaverine 30 mg/Phentolamine 0.5 mg/mL, 2 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Testosterone Cypionate Injection, USP, 200 mg/mL, For IM use only, 1 mL Vial, Single Dose, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Verna Goa, India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 1560 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 130, Sunrise, FL 33323, NDC 69097-537-31.

InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Lidocaine 1%/Dextrose 12.5% (PF) Injection, 10 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Atropine 0.01% Eye Drops, 1 mL and 2 mL Dropper, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Prostaglandin Tri-Mix 30:30:1 Injection, 2 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Serum Tears 30% Drops, 1 mL Droptainer, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Testosterone Cypionate 250 mg/mL Sterile Injection, 5 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Prostaglandin Tri-Mix 8.33:22.5:0.833 Injection, 2 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Polyhexamethylene Biguanide 0.02% Ophthalmic Drops, 2 mL Dropper, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Phenylephrine 1 mg/mL Injection, 10 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

HCG 20 Day Extra Strength, 3500 Units/4 mL, 10 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Prostaglandin Quad-Mix 20:30:1:0.15 Injection, 10 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.

Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. DBA Anderson Compounding Pharmacy

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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.