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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

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 Nov 14, 2018

Alcohol Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer (benzalkonium chloride), 0.13%, 1 L (33.8 fl. oz.) cartridge packaged in 8 cartridges per case, Safe-T-Fresh Inc., USA, 2530 Xenium Lane North, Minneapolis, MN 55441.

S.C. Johnson Professional
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Ortho-Novum 1/35 (norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, 1 mg/0.035 mg, 28-Day Regimen per pouch (NDC 50458-176-28), 6 Veridate Tablet Dispensers and 6 refills per carton (NDC 50458-176-06), Rx only, Manufactured by: Janssen Ortho, LLC, Manati, Puerto Rico 00674; Manufactured for: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titusville, New Jersey 08560.

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Estradiol 15mg pellet, 1 count (NDC 69761-015-01), 6 count (NDC 69761-015-06), 12 count (NDC 69761-015-12), and 30 count (NDC 69761-015-30) vials, Rx Only, Qualgen, LLC, Edmond, OK 73013

Qualgen, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Rx Only a) 250 mL NDC 0409-7983-02; b) 150 mL NDC 0409-7983-61; c) 50 mL NDC 0409-7984-36; d) 100 mL NDC 0409-7984-37, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045

ICU Medical Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Estradiol 12.5mg pellet, 1 count (NDC 69761-012-01), 6 count (NDC 69761-012-06), 12 count (NDC 69761-012-12), and 30 count (NDC 69761-012-30) vials, Rx Only, Qualgen, LLC, Edmond, OK 73013

Qualgen, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Testosterone 100mg pellet, 1 count (NDC 69761-110-01), 6 count (NDC 69761-110-06), 12 count (NDC 69761-110-12), and 30 count (NDC 69761-110-30) vials, Rx Only Qualgen, LLC, Edmond, OK 73013

Qualgen, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

5% Dextrose Injection, USP, Rx Only, a) 25 mL NDC 0409-7923-20; b) 250 mL NDC 0409-7922-02, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045

ICU Medical Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Testosterone 200 mg/Anastrozole 20 mg pellet, 1 count (NDC 69761-222-01), 6 count (NDC 69761-222-06), 12 count (NDC 69761-222-12), and 30 count (NDC 69761-222-30) vials, Rx Only, Qualgen, Edmond, OK 73013

Qualgen, LLC
FDA Drug Low Nov 14, 2018

Metoprolol Tartrate Injection, USP, 5 mg/ 5 mL (1 mg/mL), 5 mL per sterile single use glass vial, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences, Inc., North Brunswick, NJ 08902. By: Claris Injectables Ltd., Gujarat, India. NDC: 36000-033-10

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Estradiol 18mg pellet, 1 count (NDC 69761-018-01), 6 count (NDC 69761-018-06), 12 count (NDC 69761-018-12), and 30 count (NDC 69761-018-30) vials, Rx Only, Qualgen, LLC, Edmond, OK 73013

Qualgen, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 (norethindrone/ethinyl/estradiol) Tablets, 0.5 mg/0.035 mg, 0.75 mg/0.035 mg, 1 mg/0.035, 28-Day Regimen per pouch, packaged in a) 6 Veridate Tablet Dispensers and 6 Refill pouches (NDC 504-58-178-28) per carton (NDC 50458-178-06); and b) 12 Veridate Tablet Dispenser Refills (NDC 50458-178-12) per carton (NDC 50458-178-12), Clinic Package, , Rx Only, Manufactured by: Janssen Ortho, LLC, Manati, Puerto Rico 00674; Manufactured for: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titusville, New

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Testosterone 37.5 mg pellet, 1 count (NDC 69761-137-01), 6 count (NDC 69761-137-06), 12 count (NDC 69761-137-12) and 30 count (NDC 69761-137-30) vials, Rx Only, Qualgen, LLC, Edmond, OK 73013

Qualgen, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Testosterone 200mg pellet, 1 count (NDC 69761-120-01), 6 count (NDC 69761-120-06), 12 count (NDC 69761-120-12), and 30 count (NDC 69761-120-30) vials, Rx Only Qualgen, LLC, Edmond, OK 73013

Qualgen, LLC
FDA Drug Low Nov 14, 2018

Contrave (naltrexone HCl and bupropion HCl). Extended-Release Tablets, 8mg/90 mg, 120-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by Orexigen therapeutics, Inc., La Jolla, CA 92037, NDC 51267-890-99

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Testosterone 87.5mg pellet, 1 count (NDC 69761-187-01), 6 count (NDC 69761-187-06), 12 count (NDC 69761-187-12), and 30 count (NDC 69761-187-30) vials, Rx Only Qualgen, LLC, Edmond, OK 73013

Qualgen, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Estradiol 25mg pellet, 1 count (NDC 69761-025-01), 6 count (NDC 69761-025-06), 12 count (NDC 69761-025-12), and 30 count (NDC 69761-025-30) vials, Rx Only, Qualgen, LLC, Edmond, OK 73013

Qualgen, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Testosterone 12.5mg pellet, 1 count (NDC 69761-112-01), 6 count (NDC 69761-112-06), 12 count (NDC 69761-112-12), and 30 count (NDC 69761-112-30) vials, Rx Only Qualgen, LLC, Edmond, OK 73013

Qualgen, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Estradiol 6 mg pellet, 1 count (NDC 69761-006-01), 6 count (NDC 69761-006-06), 12 count (NDC 69761-006-12), and 30 count (NDC 69761-006-30) vials, Rx Only Qualgen, LLC, Edmond, OK 73013

Qualgen, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

deb stoko, Refresh AntiBac FOAM (benzalkonium chloride), 0.13%, 1 L (33.8 fl. oz.) cartridge packaged in 8 cartridges per case, Made in the USA, Deb USA, Inc., Charlotte, NC 28217, NDC 11084-010-27.

S.C. Johnson Professional
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Estradiol 10mg pellet, 1 count (NDC 69761-010-01), 6 count (NDC 69761-010-06), 12 count (NDC 69761-010-12), and 30 count (NDC 69761-010-30) vials, Rx Only, Qualgen, LLC, Edmond, OK 73013

Qualgen, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Tesamorelin, 1mg/vial, 6mL vial, Lyophilized Powder for Reconstitution and Subcutaneous Injection, Rx Only, Tailor Made Compounding, Nicholasville, KY 40356

Tailor Made Compounding
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Trimix QM10 Papaverine 30 mg/Phentolamine 4 mg/Atropine 1 mg/PGE 150 mcg/mL Injectable, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1352-05

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

HCG Lyopholized 1200 IU Injectable, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas ---- NDC 69699-1743-12

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Trimix Papaverine/Phentolamine/Alprostadil 30 mg/1 mg/20 mcg Powder Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1366-02

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

AllergEase, Homeopathic Oral Spray, 1.38 fl. oz (41ml), Manufactured for Sprayology Gaithersburg. MD 20879. NDC 61096-0003-1

Sprayology
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Tri-Mix Papaverine/Phentolamine/Alprostadil 150 mg/5 mg/50 mcg a) Injectable NDC 69699-1332-05 b) (LYO) Powder NDC 69699-1332-05, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

DigestivEase, Homeopathic Oral Spray, 1.38 fl. oz (41ml), Manufactured for Sprayology Gaithersburg. MD 20879.NDC 61096-0005-1

Sprayology
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Diet Power, Homeopathic Oral Spray 1.38 fl. oz. (41 mL). Manufactured by Sprayology Gaithersburg, MD 20879. NDC 61096-0004-1

Sprayology
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Sermorelin/GHRP-2 18 mg/6 mg powder, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1748-10

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Bi-Mix Injection, (Alprostadil 40 mcg/Lidocaine 2 mg/mL) Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1305-03

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Irbesartan Bulk Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient.

Aurobindo Pharma Limited (Unit I)
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Slenderella Compound Injectable, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1617-30

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Phenylephrine 25 mg added to NS 250 mL Bag, Rx only, Advanced Pharma, Inc. d/b/a Avella of Houston, and Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. #38

Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Sermorelin/GHRP-2 9 mg/9 mg Powder, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1715-10

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

MenoPower, Homeopathic Oral Spray, 1.38 fl. oz (41ml), Manufactured for Sprayology Gaithersburg. MD 20879. NDC 61096-0014-1 and Tester NDC 61096-1014

Sprayology
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Trimix BM3 Papaverine 30 mg/Phentolamine 1 mg Injectable, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1354-03

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Trimix T 101 Alprostadil/Papverine/Phentolamine 5.9 mcg/17.65 mg/0.59 mcg per mL Injectable, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1336-05

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Dexpanthenol Injection, 250 mg/mL Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1610-30

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Trimix 30-1-30 Papavarin 30 mg/Phentolamine 1 mg/Alprostadil 30 mg/mL Aqueous Solution, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1319-10

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Testosterone Cypionate/Proprinate 200 mg/10 mg/1 mL 30 mL Injectable, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1745-30

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Woman Power, Homeopathic Oral Spray, 1.38 fl. oz (41ml), Manufactured for Sprayology Gaithersburg. MD 20879 NDC 61096-0034-1 and Tester NDC 61096-1034-1

Sprayology
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

HCG Lyophilized 5000 IU Injectable Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas ---- NDC 69699-1707-10

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Beta-complex B-1, B-6, B-3, B-12, B-5 100, 2.54 Injectable, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1611-30

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Tilarginine Acetate 50 mg/mL, 10 mL, Injectable, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1461-10

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Prostaglandin E1 40 mcg/mL Injectable, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1347-05

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Tri-Mix XL 150 mg/10 mg/100 mcg a) Injectable NDC 69699-1353-10; b) (LYO) Powder NDC 69699-1353-10, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Epi-Shugarcaine Kit Solution Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1409-60

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

HCG Reconstitued 6000 IU Injectable, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1739-06

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Water Sterile for Injection 250 mL IV Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1407-25

Pharm D Solutions, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Nov 7, 2018

Prostaglandin E1 150 mcg/mL Injectable, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1623-05

Pharm D Solutions, 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.