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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 · 2026-09-29

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 2026-09-29. 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 2026-09-29.
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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 25, 2018

B-complex (B1-200mg, B2-4mg, B3-200mg,B5-4mg,B6-4mg) /mL, 5 mL amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

CoEnzymeQ10 25mg/mL, 5mL amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800.

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Estradiol 40 mg (SD) pellets in amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800.

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Ascorbic Acid (Tapioca) 500 mg/mL, 50 mL amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Testosterone 100 mg pellet packaged in amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

MVI-7 (B1-100mg/B3-100mg, B5-252 mg, B6-102mg, Vit C-2500 mg, B12-10mg, Mag-1000 mg)/ vial liquid injectable, 50 mL amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

ACURE, clarifying acne, glycolic + zinc (salicyclic acid 0.5%) towelettes, 30-count pouch, Distributed by Better Planet Brands, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, UPC 8 54049 00358 0.

Diamond Wipes International, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Testosterone 200 mg pellet packaged in amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Naltrexone 200 mg pellet, amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Vitamin D 50,000 unit/ml, 5 mL amber vial, Injectable Liquid, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. # 101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Testosterone 25 mg pellet packaged in amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Methionine 25mg/Inositol 50mg/Choline 50mg/ B12 1mg, 50 mL amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Estradiol 25 mg (SD) pellets in amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800.

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Biotin Suspension 10mg/mL, 5 mL amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800

Partell Specialty Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 18, 2018

Conzerol (antipoxin) H2O2 Gel, Hydrogen Peroxide Gel 3%, 1.5 oz. tube, OTC, Manufactured for Elrose Labs, Inc., Sanford, FL

Elroselabs Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 18, 2018

Decitabine for Injection, 50mg per vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd., Verna Goa, India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 1560 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 130, Sunrise, FL 33323, NDC 69097-285-37

InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 18, 2018

Tramadol Hydrochloride 50 mg tablets, 120-count, Rx Only; Distributed by Quality Care Products, Temperance, MI 48182 Mfr. CSPC Ouyl Pharm Co., Ltd. Shijazhuang, Hebei, China; NDC 55700-0412-01

Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 18, 2018

Zhong Hua Jiu (menthol 1%) Patch, Distributed by United Pacific Company, UPC 6 924938 100226, NDC 53614-001-02

United Pacific Co Ltd
FDA Drug Low Apr 11, 2018

Fabior (tazarotene) Foam, 0.1%, 100 grams can, Rx only, Distributed by: Mayne Pharma, Greenville, NC 27834; NDC 51862-295-10.

Mayne Pharma Inc
FDA Drug Low Apr 11, 2018

buPROPion HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP (SR), 150 mg ,a) 60 count (NDC 69097-878-03) and b) 100 count (NDC 69097-878-07) bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Cipla USA Inc. 1560 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway Suite 130 Sunrise, FL 33323, Manufactured by: InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a subsidiary of Cipla Ltd.) Hauppauge, NY 11788

InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 11, 2018

buPROPion HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP (SR), 100 mg, 60 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Cipla USA Inc. 1560 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway Suite 130 Sunrise, FL 33323, Manufactured by: InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a subsidiary of Cipla Ltd.) Hauppauge, NY 11788 --- NDC 69097-877-03

InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

Flucanazole Injection, USP 200 mg in in 100 mL (2 mg/mL), 10 Single Dose Flexible Containers, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Claris Lifesciences, Inc. North Brunswick, NJ 08902 By; Claris Injectables Ltd. Gujarat, India --- NDC 36000-006-10

Renaissance Lakewood, LLC
FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

24-HOUR Oral Care q2 Kit with Ballard* Technology, containing 2 Toothbrush Packs with CHG Solution, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL unit dose cup (NDC 50383-720-15), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701; Kit Manufactured by Halyard Health, Inc., 5405 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004; Distributed in the USA by Halyard Sales, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Product 97012.

Akorn, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Vancomycin 1.25g added to 250 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV bag, Rx only, APOLLOcare, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202, NDC 71170-254-25.

Apollo Care
FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

24-HOUR Oral Care q4 Kit with Ballard* Technology, containing 2 Toothbrush Packs with CHG Solution, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL unit dose cup (NDC 50383-720-15), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701; Kit Manufactured by Halyard Health, Inc., 5405 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004; Distributed in the USA by Halyard Sales, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Product 97014.

Akorn, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

Indomethacin Capsules USP, 50 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India; Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-302-01.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL unit dose cups (NDC 50383-720-15) packaged in 100-count (10 x 10) cups per case pack (NDC 50383-720-18 or 50383-720-19), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11701.

Akorn, Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Apr 4, 2018

Red Zone Xtreme 3000 Capsules, Dietary Supplement Product, 1 count blister pack, UPC 8 91656 00200 9, Exp Date 12/31/2021

Jimmy Weber
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Fosphenytoin Sodium Injection, USP 500 mg PE*/10 mL, Made in India. Distributed by: Amneal Biosciences, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 70121-1390-1

Amneal Pharmaceuticals
FDA Drug Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Vancomycin 1g added to 250mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV bag, Rx only, APOLLOcare, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202, NDC 71170-254-25.

Apollo Care
FDA Food Critical Mar 28, 2018

RED Kratom CAPSULES, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The capsules are packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom Red Maeng Da Capsules Phytoextractum Red Maeng Da Thai Capsules Soul Speciosa Red Maeng Da Capsules

Pdx Aromatics
FDA Drug Low Mar 28, 2018

Brilliant Blue G for Intraocular Injection 0.5mL vial 0.25 mg/mL Compounded by: Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Pkwy Tonawanda, NY 14150. NDC 69194-0358-01

Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 28, 2018

Estradiol Vaginal Inserts, USP 10 mcg, packaged in a) 8 inserts/carton (NDC 0093-3223-08) and b) 18 inserts/carton (NDC 0093-3223-97), Rx only, Teva Women's Health, Inc. Subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, North Wales, PA 19454.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 28, 2018

DELFLEX Peritoneal Dialysis Solution, 2.5% Low Mg/Low Ca Single Bag, packaged in a) 3L (4 pack, NDC 49230-209-30), b) 2 L(6 pack NDC 49230-209-23), Rx only, Fresenius Medical Care NA, Waltham, MA 02451.

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
FDA Drug Low Mar 21, 2018

Lupin Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Homatropine Methylbromide Tablets, USP 5/1.5 mg Rx Only 30 Tablets Manufactured by: Novel Laboratories, Inc. Somerset, NJ 08873 Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, MD 21202 NDC 43386-118-03 UPC 343386118038

Novel Laboratories, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Mar 21, 2018

Psoriasin Daytime Relief Cream with Vitamin D & Oatmeal, (Coal Tar 1.25%), packagedin 57 g plastic tubes, Distributed by: ALVA-AMCO Pharmacal Cos., Inc., Niles, IL 60714, USA. NDC 52389-745-56, UPC 0 72959 01045 4.

Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies., Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Mar 21, 2018

Hydromorphone, Hydrochloride, Injection, USP CII, 10 mg/mL, Rx Only, 1 mL Single-dose Vial, High Potency Formulation. Hospira, Inc., Lake forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC: 0409-2634-01

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 21, 2018

methylPREDNISolone Sodium Succinate for Injection, USP, 40 mg* per vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Mfd. for: Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195 (USA), Made in India. NDC 25021-807-05.

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 21, 2018

methylPREDNISolone Sodium Succinate for Injection, USP, 1 gram* per vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Mfd. for: Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195 (USA), Made in India. NDC 25021-810-30.

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Oxytocin USP, powder, 1g-bottle, API American Pharmaceutical Ingredients, NDC 58597-7042-3

American Pharmaceutical Ingredients LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 21, 2018

methylPREDNISolone Sodium Succinate for Injection, USP, 125 mg* per vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Mfd. for: Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195 (USA), Made in India. NDC 25021-808-10.

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Drug Critical Mar 21, 2018

Hydromorphone, Hydrochloride, Injection, USP CII, 10 mg/mL, Rx Only, 1 mL Single-dose Vial, High Potency Formulation. Mfd For: Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618. NDC: 0703-0110-01

Pfizer Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Sermorelin Acetate, powder, a) 1 GM-bottle (NDC58597-8092-1) b) 5 GM-bottle (NDC 58597-8092-2) c) 10 GM-bottle (NDC 58597-8092-4) API American Pharmaceutical Ingredients

American Pharmaceutical Ingredients LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 14, 2018

Ibuprofen Tablets USP, 200 mg, 100-count bottles, OTC, Distributed By: Spirit Pharmaceuticals, LLC Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, NDC 68210-0800-1

Spirit Pharmaceuticals, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 14, 2018

RANITIDINE Tablets, USP 150 mg UD 100 tablets (10x10), RX Only, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Hauppauge, NY 11788, NDC 63739-489-10

Mckesson Packaging Services
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 14, 2018

Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 100 mg/ 20 mL (5 mg/mL), 20 mL Multidose Vial, Rx only, labeled as a) Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-2267-20; and b) NOVAPLUS, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-2267-25.

Hospira Inc. A Pfizer Company
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 14, 2018

Vancomycin 1g added to 250mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV bag, Rx only, APOLLOcare, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202, NDC 71170-254-25.

Apollo Care
FDA Drug Low Mar 14, 2018

Lynparza (olaparib) capsules 50 mg, 112 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Wilmington, DE 19850 by: Patheon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Cincinnati OH 45237 Product of Switzerland NDC 0310-0657-58

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
FDA Drug Low Mar 14, 2018

Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic 1% Solution, USP, 5mL per bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-215-05

Akorn, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Mar 14, 2018

Vancomycin 1.25g added to 250mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV bag, Rx only, APOLLOcare, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202, NDC 71170-264-25.

Apollo Care

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Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Medical Devices

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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.