Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,277
High severity
1,277 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,160 recalls
- Lower severity 1,621
Lower severity
1,621 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
12,927 recalls
- FDA Food 1,024
FDA Food
1,024 recalls
- CPSC 107
CPSC
107 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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Product is packaged in a white plastic bottle with green lettering. The label reads in part LIFE RISING, Chinese Herbal Supplement, BRAIN-ECM, Brain…
Life Rising Corp S
Quillivant XR (methylphenidate HCl) for extended-release oral suspension, 750 mg/150 mL (25mg/5mL), Rx Only, Distributed by: NextWave Pharmaceuticals…
Pfizer Inc
ATENOLOL Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 68382-023-01) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 68382-023-10), Rx only, Manufactured…
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Desonide Ointment, 0.05%, NET WT 60 grams tubes, Rx only, E. FOUGERA & CO. A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC…
Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Testosterone Cypionate Injection , USP, 200 mg/mL, 1 mL vial , For Intramuscular Use Only, Rx Only, Distributed by Sun Pharma Ind. Inc., NJ 08512, …
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Quillivant XR (methylphenidate HCl) for extended-release oral suspension, 300 mg/60 mL (25mg/5mL), Rx Only, Distributed by: NextWave Pharmaceuticals,…
Pfizer Inc
Quillivant XR (methylphenidate HCl) for extended-release oral suspension, 900 mg/180 mL (25mg/5mL), Rx Only, Distributed by: NextWave Pharmaceuticals…
Pfizer Inc
ATENOLOL Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: The Kroger Co., 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202; Manufactured for: Zy…
Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC
Famciclovir tablets, 500 mg, packaged in 30-count unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc., Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-307-13
AVKARE Inc.
Xanthium & Siler Combo (Bi Yan Pian) DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, Net cont: 100 tablets (300mg each), Net Wt. 1.06oz (30g)
Kingsway Trading Inc
HYDROQUINONE 28% SOLUTION, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
HCG in all strength including: 2,400, 9600,12,000 UNIT POWDER VIAL DROPS, HCG 11,000/B-12 UNITS SOLUTION, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504…
Synergy Rx
PROTONIX I.V. (pantoprazole sodium) for Injection, Equivalent to 40 mg pantoprazole per vial, For I.V. infusion only, Rx Only, Distributed by Wyeth P…
Pfizer Inc.
MALEK'S MAGIC (retinoic acid 0.05%, hydroquinone 6%, kojic acid 3%, hydrocortisone 1%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 9…
Synergy Rx
GlipiZIDE Extended-release tablets, 2.5 mg, 30-count carton (NDC 68084-295-21), Individual dose (NDC 68084-395-11), Rx Only, Packaged and Distributed…
Amerisource Health Services
HYDROQUINONE SOLUTION in all strengths including 4%, 28%, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
TRICHLOROACETIC ACID SOLUTION in all strengths including: 10%, 12%, 15 %, 20%, 35%, 70%, and 85%, TRICHLOROCETIC ACID 10%/ LACTIC ACID 12%, TRICHLOR…
Synergy Rx
LTP (Lidocaine 10%, Tetracaine 2%, Phenylephrine 0.5%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
CLEAR 2 (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, Clindamycin 1.2% ), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) 5,000 units/vial and 11,000 units/vial, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 7…
Synergy Rx
CANTHARADIN 0.7% SOLUTION and CANTHARIDAN / PODOPHYLLUM SOLUTION, CANTHARIDIN/PODOPHYLLUM RESIN MIXTURE, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # …
Synergy Rx
HCG and HCG with resveratrol Human Chorionic Gonadotropin in different strengths: HCG 300 UNITS/RESVERATROL 50MG S.L. Tablet, Rx only, Synergy RX, 49…
Synergy Rx
FIRM AND FADE (Retinoic Acid 0.05%, Hydroquinone 6%, Kojic Acid 3%, Hydrocortisone 1%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 9…
Synergy Rx
GENERIC VI PEEL (Sal Acid 2%, TCA 7% Phenol 7%, Retinoic Acid 0.4%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
BETAMETHASONE 0.25%, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
JESSNERS PEEL (salicylic Acid 14% rescorcinol 14%, Lactic acid 14%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
QUAD PEEL (Sal Acid 2%, TCA 7%, Phenol 7%, Retinoic acid 0.4%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
MELATONIN 1.5MG SPRAY, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
TACROLIMUS 0.1% Ointment and TACROLIMUS 0.1%/KETOCONAZOLE 2%, Rx only, Synergy Rx, 4901 Morena Blvd #504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
DICLOFENAC 3% and 5% LIP BALM and DICLOFENAC 5% SPF 30 LIP BALM, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
PreviDent 5000 ppm, DRY MOUTH, 1.1% Sodium Fluoride, PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH TOOTHPASTE, SLS Free Formula, SOOTHING MINT, 3.4 FL OZ (100 mL), Colgate O…
Colgate Palmolive Co
VI PEEL (Sal Acid 2%, TCA 17%, Phenol 7%, Retinoic Acid 0.4%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
PURIFIED WATER, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
SALICYLIC ACID SOLUTION in all strengths including 20%, 25%, 30%, and 40%, SALICYCLIC ACID 20%. 2.5%5-FU, SALICYCLIC ACID 20%, 5-FU 2.5% CREAM, …
Synergy Rx
ACNE SOLUTION (Salicylic acid 2%, Hydrocortisone 2%, Niacinamide 4%, Azelaic acid 2%, Clindamycin 1%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A …
Synergy Rx
Buprenorphine and Naloxone Sublingual Tablets 8 mg/2 mg, 30 count HDPE bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, …
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
MALEK'S MAGIC PLUS (retinoic acid 0.1%, hydroquinone 6%, kojic acid 3%, hydrocortisone 1%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, …
Synergy Rx
BENZOYL PEROXIDE 5% CLINDAMYCIN 1.2%, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
LACTIC ACID SOLUTION in all strengths including 20%, 30%, and 60%, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
GLYCOLIC ACID SOLUTION, all strengths including 10%, 20%, 30%, 50%, and 60%, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) …
Synergy Rx
FLUOCINONIDE 0.05% SOLUTION, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
MINOXADIL all strength including 2%, 5% and MINOXIDIL / RETINOIC ACID 5% / 0.025, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-…
Synergy Rx
HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN in 300IU and 500 IU TABLETS, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
CLEAR (Benzoyl Peroxide 3.75%, Clindamycin 1.2% Gel), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
MODIFIED JESSNER PEEL (Sal Acid 14%, Lactic Acid 14%, glycolic 14%), Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # 504-A San Diego, CA 92117 (855) 792-6676
Synergy Rx
Triamcinolone 40 mg/mL 2 mL Single-Dose Vial for Injection, Preservative Free, Rx only, Compounded by Isomeric Pharmacy Solutions, Salt Lake City, U…
Isomeric Pharmacy Solution, LLC
RETINOIC ACID SOLUTION in all strengths including 0.3%, 0.4%, 0.5%, 1%, RETINOIC ACID SOLUTION LIQUID, 0.4%, Rx only, Synergy RX, 4901 Morena Blvd # …
Synergy Rx
TCA PEEL SOLUTION in all strengths including: 5%, 10%, 15%, 18%, and 20%, TCA 10%/LACTIC ACID 12%, TCA 6%/ LACTIC ACID12%, TCA 7%/SALICYLIC ACID 2% S…
Synergy Rx
Pharmanex Cortitrol. Cortisol Management. 60 Capsules
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.
Pharmanex BioGinkgo. Mental Sharpness. 60 Tablets
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.
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Data sources
- Source: FDA — openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.