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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

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-10-02

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 2026-10-02. 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 2026-10-02.
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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 Critical Jul 13, 2016

fentaNYL citrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 10 mcg/1 mL (10 mcg/mL), in 1 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- NDC 52533-024-45, UPC: 0100352533024450

Cantrell Drug Company
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All budesonide Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All arginine Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Critical Jul 13, 2016

XCEL ADVANCED Capsules, 350mg, 60-count bottles, Manufactured for JNS Health

Bee Extremely Amazed LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

MIDAZOLAM HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/mL), in 2 mL syringe, Rx only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- NDC 52533-001-16 UPC: 0100352533001161

Cantrell Drug Company
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All hydroquinone Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Critical Jul 13, 2016

EVOLVE BEE POLLEN Capsules, 250mg, 60-count bottles, Manufactured for 2637 E. Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, Florida, 33062 WWW.BEEEXTREMELYAMAZED.COM

Bee Extremely Amazed LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All doxycycline Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All capsicum Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All carbomer Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Critical Jul 13, 2016

XCEL Capsules, 300 mg, 60-count bottles, Manufactured for JNS Health

Bee Extremely Amazed LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All ketoprofen Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All propylparaben Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All Nitro Paste (nitroglycerin) Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All ketamine and amitriptyline Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All lidocaine/tetracaine/benzocaine Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All sucralfate Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All naltrexone Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All boric acid Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All TRIE Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All estradiol Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All cetirizine Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Midazolam HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 0.5 mg/mL 1 mL (0.5 mg/mL), 1 mL syringes, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock AR --- NDC 52533-157-45, UPC: 0100352533157455

Cantrell Drug Company
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All quinine Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All phenylephrine Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Critical Jul 13, 2016

Asset extreme+PLUS Capsules, 500 mg, 30-count bottles, Distributed by Descor, LLC www.assetcapsules4u.com www.allnaturalbeelievers.com

Bee Extremely Amazed LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All tetracaine Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

LIDocaine HCl 1% BUFFERED WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE Injection, packaged in 3 mL Syringes, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- UPC: 9999992033

Cantrell Drug Company
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All methyltestosterone Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All 4-aminopyridine Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All squaric acid Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Critical Jul 13, 2016

Atropine Sulfate Injection Solution, 0.4 mg/1 mL (0.4 mg/mL), in a) 1 mL syringes and b) 2 mL syringes, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- NDC 52533-010-45, UPC: 0100352533010453

Cantrell Drug Company
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All estriol Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All thymol Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All acyclovir and lidocaine Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All e2-e3-p4 Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

HEParin Sodium 0.5 USP UNITS/mL in 0.225% SODIUM CHLORIDE, in 3 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- UPC: 9999992212

Cantrell Drug Company
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Tazorac (tazarotene) Gel 0.05%, 15 x 3.5g, sample packs, Allergan Inc, Irvine, CA 92612. UPC 300238335159

Allergan Sales, LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 13, 2016

ZI XIU TANG BEAUTY FACE & FIGURE Capsules, 250 mg, 60-count bottles

Bee Extremely Amazed LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All diethylstilbestrol Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All PCCA Lipoderm Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE 200mg/ml, 1ML MDV, Vital Care Compounder, Hattiesburg, MS

Vital Care Compounder, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All clobetasol Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Critical Jul 13, 2016

fentaNYL Citrate 1 MCG/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, in 3 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- UPC: 9999992131

Cantrell Drug Company
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All Coal Tar Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

All baclofen Products, Rx Only, Compounded by RELIABLE DRUG/RELIABLE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 801 Irving St., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122.

Reliable Rexall-A Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 13, 2016

MIDAZolam HCl 0.1 mg/mL in 5% DEXTROSE 2.5 mL syringe, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co., Little Rock, AR --- UPC: 9999993721

Cantrell Drug Company
FDA Drug Low Jul 6, 2016

Lisinopril & Hydrochlorothiazide Tables, USP 20mg/12.5mg, packaged in a)100-count bottles and b) 5000-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Pithampur (M.P.) 454 775 India, a) NDC 68180-519-01, b) 68180-519-30

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Drug Low Jul 6, 2016

Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution (0.3% as base), Sterile, Rx only, a) 2.5 mL Bottle, b) 5 mL Bottle, c) 10 mL Bottle, For Topical Ophthalmic Use Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc., Amityville, NY 11701, NDC: a) 50383-0282-02, b) 50383-282-05, c) 50383-0282-10

Actavis Pharma Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Trypan Blue 0.3%, 0.5 mL Vial, Vital Care Compounder, Hattiesburg, MS

Vital Care Compounder

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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.