Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
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 · 2026-09-22
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.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
Drugs & Medications recalls by year
2004–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,508
High severity
1,508 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,608 recalls
- Lower severity 1,357
Lower severity
1,357 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
14,105 recalls
- FDA Food 312
FDA Food
312 recalls
- CPSC 56
CPSC
56 recalls
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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Kroger 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, NET WT 5.5 OZ (156 g) per can, Distributed By The KROGER CO., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. NDC: 30142-810-14
Consumer Product Partners, LLC
Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate, Extended-Release Capsules, (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product), 20 mg, 100 Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by: Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., Chantilly, VA 20151, NDC 70010-032-01
Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate, Extended-Release Capsules, (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product), 10 mg, 100 Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by: Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., Chantilly, VA 20151, NDC 70010-030-01
Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate, Extended-Release Capsules, (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product), 5 mg, 100 Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by: Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., Chantilly, VA 20151, NDC 70010-029-01
Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate, Extended-Release Capsules, (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product), 15 mg, 100 Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by: Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., Chantilly, VA 20151, NDC 70010-031-01
Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.
READYPREP PVP, Povidone-Iodine 10% Solution, Topical Antiseptic, Not Sterile, 1 Gallon (3.78 L) per bottle, Manufactured in USA by Medline Industries, LP., Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093, NDC 53329-939-25
Medline Industries, LP
Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center Benzaderm BPO Cleanser 10% (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%) 7oz (201 g), Torreypines.com
Private Label Skin Care Inc.
Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate, Extended-Release Capsules, (Mixed Salts of a Single Entity Amphetamine Product), 30 mg, 100 Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by: Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., Chantilly, VA 20151, NDC 70010-034-01
Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Quick Touch Alcohol Prep Pads(Isopropyl Alcohol 70%), 100 Sterile Pads per carton, AUM Pharmaceuticals, 320 Oser Ave., Hauppauge, NY 11788.
YANGZHOU YULOU PAPER PRODUCTS CO., LTD
PRIMENUTRITION TAURINE MENTAL & ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE 125 SERVINGS SUPPORTS ENERGY PRODUCTION PROTEN ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES SUPPORTS HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS NET WT. 8.12OZ (250g) DIETARY SUPPLEMENT UPC 6 89466 70601 7 Manufactured by: Prime Nutrition 6015-B Unity Drive Norcross, GA 30071
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc.
HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS BETA SITOSTEROL (715MG PINE DERIVED PHYTOSTEROL 99%) PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR OVERALL CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH HELPS MAINTAIN HEALTHY CHOLESTEROL LEVELS ALREADY WITHIN THE NORMAL RANGE SUPPORTS PROSTATE AND IMMUNE HEALTH 90 TABLETS UPC 8 11836 02587 3 HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 6015-B Unity Drive Norcross, GA 30071
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Top Secret Nutrition extra strength uric control fast acting multi-pronged uric acid control 30 veggie caps DIETARY SUPPLEMENT UPC 8 11226 02158 4 Distributed by: TOP SECRET NUTRITION, LLC 6015-B Unity Dr. Norcross, GA 30052
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc.
HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS PINE BARK SUPPORTS HEART HEALTH & CIRCULATION SUPPORTS CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH FIGHTS OXIDATIVE STRESS 60 TABLETS DIETARY SUPPLEMENT UPC 8 11836 02446 3 HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 6015-B Unity Drive Norcross, GA 30071
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FORMUTECH NUTRITION FLEXIBLE JOINT FORMULA WITH CISSUS QUADRANGULARIS SUPPORTS TENDONS & MUSSCLES PROMOTES HEALTH CARTILAGE LUBRICATES JOINTS 240 Capsules UPC 7 97573 90884 1 6015-B Unity Drive Norcross, GA 30071
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc.
HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS QUERCETIN STRENGTHENS IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORTS RESPIRATORY HEALTH SUPPORTS CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH 120 TABLETS DIETARY SUPPLEMENT UPC 8 11836 02491 3 HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 6015-B Unity Drive Norcross, GA 30071
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc.
HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS L-GLUTAMINE ULTRA PURE POWDER HPLC VERIFIED 99.5% PURITY CELL VOLUMIZATION MUSCLE SIZE POWER RECOVERY ENERGY STRENGTH LACTIC ACIDE ELIMINATION LEAN MUSCLE 500 GRAMS NET WT. (17.630OZ) DIETARY SUPPLEMENT UPC 8 11836 02362 6 HI-TECH PHARMECEUTICALS, INC. 6015-B Unity Drive Norcross, GA 30071
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc.
HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS ADDEREX XR STRONGEST FOCUSING AID WITHOUT A PRESECRIPTION! HELPS ADULTS MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION & IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY! 30 TABLETS UPC 8 11836 02691 7 HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 6015-B Unity Drive Norcross, GA 30071
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc.
IFN iFORCE NUTRITION JOINT HELP HEALTHY JOINTS & LIGAMENTS DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 120 CAPSULES UPC 8 54503 00226 5 Manufactured By: iForce Nutrition 6015B Unity Drive Norcross, GA 30071
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc.
LGSCIENCES BATTLE HARDENER PLATINUM SERIES COMPLETE 6 WEEK CYCLE WITH PCT LEGAL GEAR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 17-PROANDRO pBOLD FORM-XT UPC 7 44890 94151 6 MADE FOR LG SCIENCES 6015-B UNITY DR. NORCROXX, GA 30071
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc.
HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS JOINT-RX DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 600mc Helps Rebuild Cartilage & Ease Pain Revolutionary Joint Support System 90CT UPC 8 57084 00035 4 Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 6015-B Unity Dr Norcross, GA 30071
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc.
HI-TECH PHARMACEUTICALS SLIMAGLUTIDE REVOLUTIONARY WEIGHT LOSS AID WITH GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) RECEPTOR AGONIST AND SECRETAGOGUES NOVEL GIP (GLUCOSE-DEPENDENT ISNULINOTROPIC POLYPEPTIDE) RECEPTOR AGONIST 180 TABLETS DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc.
bevacizumab (Avastin) Injection, 1.25mg/0.05mL (0.12 mL Fill), Sterile Single-Dose Syringe, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 E 34th St N. Wichita, KS 67226
Fagron Compounding Services
Entecavir Tablets, USP, 1 mg, 30 Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-921-06.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 200 mg, 100 (10x10) blisterpack per carton, Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217. NDC#: 60687-463-01 (Individual Dose NDC: 60687-463-11)
Amerisource Health Services LLC
chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 100 (10x10) blisterpacks, Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217. 50 Tablet Carton NDC#: 60687-441-01 (Individual Dose NDC: 60687-441-11)
Amerisource Health Services LLC
0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP. ISOTONIC SOLUTION FOR IRRIGATION, 3000mL, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, USA, NDC 0264-7388-60.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP, 3000mL, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem. PA 18018, NDC 0264-7385-60.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100 (10x10) blisterpack per carton, Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217. Carton NDC#: 60687-452-01 (Individual unit dose blister pack NDC: 60687-452-11)
Amerisource Health Services LLC
Aripiprazole Tablets, USP, 10 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alken Laboratories Ltd., INDIA; Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC: 67877-432-03
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mertiatide, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Billerica, MA 01821, NDC 45567-0655-1
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 25 mg, packaged as a) 50 (5x10) blisterpacks, NDC: 60687-430-65; (Individual Dose NDC: 60687-430-11); b) 100 (10x10) blisterpacks, NDC: 60687-430-01, (Individual Dose NDC: 60687-430-11), Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217.
Amerisource Health Services LLC
Entecavir Tablets, USP, 0.5 mg, 30 Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-920-06.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Cyclophosphamide Injection 500 mg/5 mL (100 mg/mL), Hazardous Drug, Rx Only, Sterile, 5mL Multiple Dose Vial, Manufactured in Austria by Fareva Unterach GmbH for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Product of India, Vial NDC# 0781-3528-75, Carton NDC# 0781-3528-10.
Sandoz Inc
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP 800mg / 160mg Double Strength packaged in a) 6-count bottles (NDC 51655-307-87), b) 10-count bottles (NDC 51655-307-53), c) 14-count bottles (NDC 51655-307-84), d) 20-count bottles (NDC 51655-307-20) Rx Only, Repackaged from Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC. Repackaged by: Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46203.
Northwind Pharmaceuticals LLC
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% and Dexamethasone 0.1% Otic Suspension Rx Only, For Use in Ears Only, Manufactured By: Novartis Manufacturing NV, Belgium, Distributed by: Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ, NDC# 0781-6186-67, Carton NDC# 0781-6186-67
Sandoz Inc
chloroproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 50 Tablets (5x10) unit dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKare, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-164-15
AvKARE
chloroproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 50 Tablets (5x10) unit dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKare, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-165-15
AvKARE
Neuroquell & Neuroquell Plus, .22 fl. Oz (6.6mL),Mfg. For/Dist. By Claire Ellen Products, P.O. Box 901 Westboro, MA 01581 USA, NDC 66233712-01
Atlantic Management Resources Ltd.
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP 200 mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL), Rx only, 10 mL Multiple-dose Vial, Sterile, Manufactured by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, Vadodara, India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 70710-1377-1 (vial), NDC 70710-1377-2 (carton).
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 5 mEq/10 mL (0.5 mEq/mL), For Intravenous Use Only, 10 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645 USA, NDC 51754-5012-1 (vial); 51754-5012-4 (carton)
Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30 mg, 1,000 Capsules per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Towa Pharmaceutical Europe, S.L., Martorelles, (Barcelona), Spain. Manufactured for: Quallent Pharmaceuticals Health LLC, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. NDC: 82009-030-10
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, USP, 800 mg/160 mg, Double Strength, 10 Tablets unit dose blister pack (10x1) per bag, Rx only, Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH 43017, NDC 55154-7895-0 (Outer Bag) containing NDC 0904-2725-61 (Inner blisters).
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate and Amphetamine Sulfate Tablets, 10mg, 100 Tablets per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Lannett Company, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19136, NDC 0527-0762-37.
Lannett Company Inc.
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, USP, 800 mg/160 mg, Double Strength, 100 Tablets unit dose blister packs (10x10) per carton, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA, NDC 0904-2725-61
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
Semaglutide, 2.5 mg/mL injection, 0.8 mL, Boothwyn Pharmacy
Boothwyn Pharmacy LLC
PeriGiene, Health Care Antiseptic, (Chloroxylenol 0.5%) 222 mL (7.5 fl. oz.) per bottle, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047. NDC 61924-198-08
DermaRite Industries, LLC
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 1000 mL container, Rx only, B. Braun Medical, Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524 USA, NDC 0264-7800-09
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
DermaSarra, External Analgesic, (Camphor 0.5%) 222 mL (7.5 fl. oz.) per bottle, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047. NDC 61924-189-08
DermaRite Industries, LLC
Fluorescein 2% Ophth, 3 ML, Boothwyn Pharmacy, 800-476-7496
Boothwyn Pharmacy LLC
chlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 200 mg, 100-count bottles Rx only, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Oral Solid Dosage Unit, Ahmedabad 382213, INDIA; Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 69238-1062-1.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
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Data sources
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- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.