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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

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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 Mar 13, 2019

Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 3 mg/0.03 mg, 28 Tablets Blister, 1 Unit (NDC 60505-4183-1) packaged as 84 Tablets Blister, 3x1 Unit per carton (NDC 60505-4183-3), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326; Manufactured by: Oman Pharmaceutical Products Co. L.L.C., P.O. Box 1885, Postal Code 111, Seeb.

Apotex Inc.
FDA Drug Low Mar 6, 2019

Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.5%, 3 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) 454 775, INDIA, NDC 68180-422-01.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Drug Low Feb 27, 2019

Oxytocin 20 Units added to NS 1000 mL (oxytocin and 0.9% Sodium Chloride) Injectable Solution, Approximately 1002 mL Sterile single use bag, Rx only, Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054, NDC 42852-703-99.

Advanced Pharma Inc.
FDA Drug Low Feb 27, 2019

Oxytocin 30 Units added to NS 500 mL (oxytocin and 0.9% Sodium Chloride) Injectable Solution, Approximately 503 mL Sterile single use bag, Rx only, Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054, NDC 42852-706-50.

Advanced Pharma Inc.
FDA Drug Low Feb 27, 2019

Oxytocin 10 Units added to NS 1000 mL (oxytocin and 0.9% Sodium Chloride) Injectable Solution, Approximately 1001 mL Sterile single use bag, Rx only, Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054, NDC 42852-730-99.

Advanced Pharma Inc.
FDA Drug Low Feb 27, 2019

Diltiazem HCl Extended-Release Capsules, USP 180mg, Packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 0378-5280-01), and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 0378-5280-05), Rx only, Manufactured by: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV, 26505

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Drug Low Feb 27, 2019

Lovastatin Tablets USP, 40 mg, packaged in a) 60-count (NDC 68180-469-07 and b) 100-count (NDC 68180-469-01) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa 403 722 INDIA.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 27, 2019

Moisturizing Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.25% Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, 0.5 Fl OZ (15mL) Distributed by: Walgreen Co, 200 Wilmont Rd Deerfield IL 60015 NDC 00363-9651-01.

Akorn Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 27, 2019

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 1000 mL flexible container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-7983-09

ICU Medical Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic Solution, 100mg/ml, 10%, Rx only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialist, 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor FL 34684.

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Glycyrrhizic Acid, 8mg/mL Injection, 10ml vial, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Zinc Sulfate, 5mg/mL injection, 10ml vial, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Dexpanthenol, 250mg/mL Injection, 10ml vial, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Low Feb 20, 2019

Cardizem CD (diltiazem HCl) capsules, 120 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0187-0795-30); and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 0187-0795-42), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA; By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7, Canada.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

MAGnesium 2 gm sulfate, added to NS 50 mL, Sterile single use bag, 54 mL, Compounded by Avella Specialty Pharmacy 24416 N 19 th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (877) 794-0404, NDC 42852-907-05.

Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Thymosin Beta-4, 15 mg Injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Vitamin B Complex, Dexpanthenol/Leucine/Niacinamide/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine 2 mg/2.5 mg/25 mg/ 25 mg/ 2 mg/ 25 mg/mL 10 mL vial, Rx Only, Compounded Prescription, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists, 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

BPC 157, 10mg injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Ipamorelin+Modified GRF 1-29, 9 mg/5mg injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Prednisolone and Gatifloxacin and Bromfenac, Ophthalmic Solution, 1%/0.5%/0.09%, Combo Drops 3 mL, Rx Only, Compounded Prescription, Promise Pharmacy 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Folic Acid, 5mg/ml injection, 10ml vial, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Lysine HCl, 100 mg/mL injection, 10ml, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

MIC B12+L-Carnitine+Chromium injection, Methionine Inositol Choline Methylcobalamin+L-Carnitine+Chromium, 25mg/50mg/50mg/1mg/100mg/0.4mcg/ml, 10mL, injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Multi Trace, Zinc/Copper/Manganese/Selenium 5mg/1mg/0.5mg/60mcg/ml, injection 30 mL, Rx Only, Compounded Prescription, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Prednisolone and Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 1%/0.09% Combo Drops 3 mL, Rx Only, Compounded Prescription, Promise Pharmacy 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Sermorelin, 15mg, injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Prednisolone and Gatifloxacin and Ketorolac Ophthalmic Solution 1%/0.5%/0.5%, Combo Drops: 3 mL Rx Only, Compounded Prescription, Promise Pharmacy 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Ipamorelin, 9 mg injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Zinc Sulfate,10mg/ml injection, 10ml vial, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Folic Acid, Injection, 10 mg/mL, 10mL vial, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Low Feb 20, 2019

Diltiazem HCl CD capsules, 360 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA; By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7 Canada; NDC 68682-521-01.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

ICB-Complex, injection,Inositol/Choline/B1/B2/B3/B5/B6/B12/Leucine/Carnitine/Chromium/Lidocaine: 25mg/25mg/5mg/2.5mg/25mg/5mg/5mg/0.1mg/1.5mg/25mg/25mg/10mg/ML, 10ml, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, 0.5 mg, injection, 10mL vial, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Epithalon, 15mg injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Ipamorelin, 15mg, injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

IGF-1-LR3, 3 mg injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Amino Blend Injection, Ornithine/Arginine/Lysine/Lidocaine 75 mg/75 mg/75 mg/10 mg/mL 10 mL, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Sermorelin/GHRP2/GHRP6, 9 mg/9 mg/9 mg injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Low Feb 20, 2019

Cardizem CD (diltiazem HCl) capsules, 300 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0187-0798-30); and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 0187-0798-42), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA; By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7, Canada.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

infants* IBUPROFEN, Concentrated Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, Dye-Free Berry Flavor, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC 49035-125-24.

Tris Pharma Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Niacinamide injection, 100mg/mL, 5mL vial, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Ipamorelin+Sermorelin, 15mg/15mg, injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Low Feb 20, 2019

COSOPT Ophthalmic Solution, USP, (2% Dorzolamide Hydrochloride, 0.5% Timolol Maleate), 10 mL dropper bottle, Sterile, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL, NDC: 17478-605-10

Akorn Inc
FDA Drug Low Feb 20, 2019

Cardizem CD (diltiazem HCl) capsules, 180 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0187-0796-30); and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 0187-0796-42), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA; By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7, Canada.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

HCG, Human chorionic gonadotropin 2,000 units, injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

HCG, Human chorionic gonadotropin 11,000 units, injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Infants' Ibuprofen, Concentrated Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, Dye Free, Non-staining Berry Flavor, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 39961 3, NDC 50428-1252-4.

Tris Pharma Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Prednisolone and Gatifloxacin and Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 1%/0.5%/0.09%, Combo Drops 6 mL, Rx Only, Compounded Prescription, Promise Pharmacy 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Infants' Ibuprofen, Concentrated Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, (NSAID), 50 mg per 1.25 mL, Dye Free, Non-staining Berry Flavor, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 39338 3, NDC 59779-925-23.

Tris Pharma Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2019

Pyridoxine HCl, 100 mg/mL Injection, 10ml vial, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Promise Pharmacy, LLC

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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.