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Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,058
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2000–2026
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.
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Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,058 recalls — about 14.0% of the federal recall archive, of which 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 14,058 drugs & medications recalls between 2000 and 2026 — roughly 14.0% of the 100,165-record archive. Of the 14,058 records graded for severity, 9% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Drug. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 14,058 total recalls
  • 14.0% of the archive
  • 9% graded high-severity
  • FDA Drug top agency

Category snapshot

Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,058 recalls, about 14.0% of the 100,165-record federal archive, with 1,277 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.

14,058
total recalls
9%
graded high-severity
FDA Drug
top issuing agency
2000–2026
years covered

Drugs & Medications recalls by year

2000–2026

0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1797 1025 953 1253 1406 756 706 1080 904 555 658 216

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jun 3, 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 1, 2017

Oxytocin 40 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's USP in 1000 mL bag, Rx Only , Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #13…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Low Nov 1, 2017

Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05%, 15 g tube, Rx Only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton Ontario Canada L6T1C1, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 20 units added to 500 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 500 mL bag Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blv…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 30 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's USP in 1000 mL bag Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130 …

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

VANCOmycin 1.25 grams added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL bag, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226, NDC…

Banner Pharmacy Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Diltiazem HCL 125 mg added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 100 ml bag, 125 mL bag, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ…

Banner Pharmacy Services, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Nov 1, 2017

MAN OF STEEL capsules, 3000mgs/grain, 1-count packets, Packaged for: One Drop Solutions, LLC, POB 231693, Sacramento, California 95823; vitility@yaho…

Vitility

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 40 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's USP in 1000 mL bag Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130 …

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Norepinephrine Bitartrate16 mg added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL bag, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ …

Banner Pharmacy Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 10 units added to 500 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 500 mL bag ,Rx Only , Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport B…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 10 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 1000 mL bag, Rx Only , Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 1000 mL bag Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport B…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 30 units added to 500 mL Lactated Ringer's USP in 500 mL bag, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130 S…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Low Nov 1, 2017

Enalapril Maleate tablets, USP, 5mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited H-14/2, M.I.D.C. Area, Waluj, Aurangabad, Mahara…

Wockhardt Usa Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

fentaNYL citrate 1000 mcg (10 mcg/mL) 100 mL Cassette in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler…

Banner Pharmacy Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 1000 mL bag, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport …

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

OXYtocin 30 units added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL bag, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226, NDC 70…

Banner Pharmacy Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 30 units added to 500 mL 5% Dextrose/Lactated Ringer's USP in 500 mL bag, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport …

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Norepinephrine Bitartrate 8 mg added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL in a bag, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandl…

Banner Pharmacy Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Magnesium sulfate 10 Gm added to Lactated Ringer's 250 mL bags, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226, N…

Banner Pharmacy Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 20 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 1000 mL bag Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport …

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Low Nov 1, 2017

Equate Beauty Clarifying Face Daily Moisturizer 4 fl. oz. (118 mL) Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716, NDC # 4903594126 UPC …

Vi-Jon, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 30 units added to 500 mL Lactated Ringer's USP in 500 mL bag Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130, S…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 15 units added to 250 mL Lactated Ringer's Injection USP in 250 mL bag, Rx Only, Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Bl…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

VANCOmycin 1.5 grams added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500 mL bag, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226, NDC…

Banner Pharmacy Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Ropivacaine HCL (PF) 0.2% (2mg/mL) 100 mL Cassette Rx Only Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226 NDC 7025006301

Banner Pharmacy Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Midazolam HCL 100 mg (1mg/mL) 100 mL Cassette in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 952…

Banner Pharmacy Services, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Oxytocin 40 units added to 1000 mL Lactated Ringer's USP in 1000 mL bag Rx Only , Compounded by PharMEDium Services, LLC. 12620 W. Airport Blvd. #130…

Pharmedium Services, LLC

FDA Drug Low Nov 1, 2017

ENALAPRIL MALEATE Tablets, USP, 5MG, 90-count bottles, Rx only, MFG: Wockhardt Ltd., India; Packaged By: Aidarex Pharmaceuticals; NDC 33261-0693-90.

Aidarex Pharmaceuticals LLC

FDA Drug Low Nov 1, 2017

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 20 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880 USA, NDC …

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 25, 2017

Bisoprolol Fumarate tablets, 5 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: UNICHEM LABORATORIES, LTD. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa…

Unichem Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 25, 2017

methylPREDNIsolone ACETATE, 40 MG/ML INJECTION SUSPENSION, 10 ML Vial, RXQ Compounding, Athens, OH --- NDC: 70731-0936-10

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 25, 2017

Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 0.25 mg, 100-count Unit Dose tablets per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited, Verna, Salcette Go…

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Food Low Oct 18, 2017

Cargill Sea Salt Tablets; Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) cardboard case. 40 grain salt tablets; Ingredients: Salt Cargill Incorporated Minneapoli…

Cargill Salt

FDA Drug Low Oct 18, 2017

Mobic (meloxicam) tablets, 15 mg, package in 100-count bottle, Rx only, Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 068…

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 18, 2017

Glutamine, Arginine and Carnitine, 10/100/200mg/mL, 30 mL (Multi Dose Vial), Rx Only, For Injection, United Pharmacy Compounded, 13951 N. Haverhill R…

United Pharmacy

FDA Drug Low Oct 18, 2017

Famotidine tablets, 10 mg, packaged in 30-count bottle, OTC, labeled as a) CVS Pharmacy Acid Controller, NDC 55111-118-30, Distributed by: CVS Pharma…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 11, 2017

Bio35, Vitamin-Mineral Omega Oils Trace Minerals Dietary Supplement, 100 Softgel Capsules. UPC 0-26341-12900-2

Pro Bioteks Laboratories

FDA Drug Low Oct 11, 2017

Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution Cherry Flavor, 1.745 g per fl oz, packaged in 10 fl. oz ( 296 mL) bottles, Labeled as a) CVS Health, Distributed by: …

Vi-Jon, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Oct 11, 2017

Deferoxamine Mesylate for injection, USP, Single-use Vial, 500 mg/vial, 10 mL vial. Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous Use, Rx Only, Hospira, I…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Sterile Water for Injection, USP Single Dose 100 mL vials, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA for Genentech, Inc., Sou…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Acarbose Tablets, 25 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharm (Malta) Ltd., Birzebbugia BBG3000, Malta; Distributed by: Actavis Ph…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Low Oct 4, 2017

Ampicillin for Injection, USP, 500 mg per vial, single vial (NDC 0781-3407-78) packaged in 10-count shrink wrap packs (NDC 0781-3407-95), Rx only, Ma…

Sandoz Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Ketorolac Trom 30 mg/mL Injection, packaged in a) 1 mL vials, NDC 61786-0741-01 (Orig: 00548-9021-00), Ref: 33631 and b) 10 x 1 mL vials per tray, ND…

RemedyRepack Inc.

FDA Drug Low Sep 27, 2017

Quillivant XR methylphenidate HCl, for extended-release oral suspension, 750mg/150 mL total volume (When constituted with 131 mL of water, 25 mg/5 mL…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Low Sep 27, 2017

Quillivant XR methylphenidate HCl, for extended-release oral suspension, 600 mg/120 mL total volume (When constituted with 105 mL of water, 25 mg/5 m…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Aminocaproic Acid, USP (6-Aminohexanoic Acid) active pharmaceutical ingredient, packaged in a) 100 g jar (NDC 38779-0989-05, b) 1 kg jar (NDC 38779-0…

Medisca, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 mg/hr) Rx Only Contains: 30 Patches Manufactured for: Noven Therapeut…

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Sep 27, 2017

Activase (alteplase), 100 mg (58 million IU), Lyophilized vial, packaged with 1 single-dose 100ml vial of sterile water for Injection USP and one tra…

Genentech, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 27, 2017

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr) Rx Only Contains: 30 Patches Manufactured for: Noven Therapeut…

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Data sources

Category data as of Jun 3, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC 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 Jun 3, 2026.