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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Medline Alcohol Prep Pads, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, 100 Sterile 2-Ply Pads, Single Use Only, Large, www.medline.com, Manufactured for Medline Industries, LP, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093 USA, 1-800-MEDLINE, NDC 53329-811-30.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Walgreens Maximum Strength Tinted Acne Treatment Cream 10% Benzoyl Peroxide/Acne Medication, 0.65 oz (18.4g) tube in a carton; Distributed by: Walgreen CO., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015
Fruit Of The Earth, Inc.
Vitality, Fast Acting Male Enhancement Product, Dietary Supplement, a) One Capsule per Packet, b) 6 capsules per bottle, Xtreme Potency.
One Source Nutrition, Inc,
Neupogen (filgrastim) For Injection, 480 mcg/1.6 mL (300 mcg/1 mL), 1.6 mL single Dose Vial, Rx Only, For Subcutaneous or Intravenous Use Only, Sterile Solution - No Preservative, Amgen Inc. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, NDC 55513-546-01 (vial), NDC 55513-546-10 (box).
Amgen, Inc.
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 150 mcg (0.15 mg), Rx Only, 100 Unit Dose Blister Cards of 10 (10 cards of 10 tablets each) per carton, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505, Made in India, NDC 51079-445-20.
Mylan Institutional, Inc.
PRASUGREL TABLETS, 5 mg, 30 tablet bottles, Rx only, packaged by GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012 NDC 51407-444-30
Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
Chlorambucil Container Description: The product packed in double self-seal cover and finally packed in Aluminum cover for shipping.
Aspen Biopharma Labs Pvt., Ltd.
Finasteride NDC# 82187-1003-1 Container Description: The product packed in white poly bag containing black poly bag and tied each individual finally packed in HDPE container for shipping.
Aspen Biopharma Labs Pvt., Ltd.
Zapzyt, Acne Treatment Gel, 10% benzoyl peroxide Gel, packaged in 1 oz (28.35g) tube, Distributed by: FOCUS CONSUMER HEALTHCARE, LLC., 801 Broad St Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37402. NDC 71687-0011-1
Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj., 10 mEq total in 100 mL, 100 mEq/L flexible container, Rx Only, ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, USA, NDC# 0990-7074-26; Bar Code (01)00309907074269
ICU Medical, Inc.
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20mg, Rx Only, 500-count bottles, Mfr. by: Towa Pharmaceutical Europe, S.L. Martorelles, (Barcelona), Spain, Dist. by: Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. NDC 51991-746-05
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30mg, Rx Only, 1000-count bottles, Mfr. by: Towa Pharmaceutical Europe, S.L. Martorelles, (Barcelona), Spain, Dist. by: Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. NDC 51991-747-10
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Sodium Chloride Injection 9%, USP, 500 mL, Single-Dose IV Bottle, Rx Only, nephron, 503B outsourcing facility, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC: 69374-334-50
Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC
Bimatoprost NDC# 82187-1001-1 Container description: The product packed in double self-seal cover and finally packed in Aluminum cover for shipping.
Aspen Biopharma Labs Pvt., Ltd.
PHENYLephrine added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 40 mg/250 mL* (160 mcg/mL), Rx Only, CAPS, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, 855-275-2270, NDC 71285-6092-1.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 60mg, Rx Only, 1000-count bottles, Mfr. by: Towa Pharmaceutical Europe, S.L. Martorelles, (Barcelona), Spain, Dist. by: Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. NDC 51991-748-10
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Walgreens, Acne Control Cleanser, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide/Acne Treatment, NET WT 5 OZ (142g) Distributed by: Walgreen CO, 200 Wilmont RD, Deerfield, IL, Made in Canada. UPC#: 1 9560203602 8
Sigan Industries Group Inc.
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Inj., 20 mEq total in 100 mL flexible container 24 x case, 200 mEq/L, Rx Only, ICU Medical, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, USA, NDC# 0990-7075-26; Bar Code Flexible container (01) 00309907075266; Case (01)30309907075267
ICU Medical, Inc.
Kids by babyganics SPF 50 totally tropical (titanium dioxide 3/5%, zinc oxide 7.25%) packaged in a) 6 OZ (170 g) spray bottles UPC 813277019954 and UPC 813277019800; and b) Twinpack UPC 813277019930; Dist. by KAS Direct LLC, 1525 Howe St. Racine, WI 53403.
Johnson, S C and Son, Inc
Voriconazole Container Description: voriconazole The product packed in white poly bag containing black poly bag and tied each individual finally packed in HDPE container for shipping.
Aspen Biopharma Labs Pvt., Ltd.
Ergocalciferol - Vitamin D Supplement - 10 mcg (400 Units) per 0.05 mL Oral Syringe, Delivers: 0.05 mL Oral Solution, Mfg by: Westminster, Pkg by: Safecor Health, LLC, Columbus, OH 43204, NDC: 69367028302.
Safecor Health, LLC
Lorazepam 0.5 mg per 0.25 mL Oral Syringe, Delivers: 0.25 mL, Oral Concentrate, Rx Only, Refrigerate, Mfg by: PAI, Pkg by: Safecor Health, LLC, Columbus, OH 43204, NDC: a) 00054353244, b) 00121077001, c) 65162068784.
Safecor Health, LLC
Ferrous Sulfate 7.5 mg Iron/0.5 mL Oral Syringe, Delivers: 0.5 mL, Iron Supplement Drops, Mfg by: Akron Pharma, Pkg by: Safecor, Columbus, OH 43204. NDC: a) 71399748005, b) 39328055750, c) 69618007059.
Safecor Health, LLC
Morphine Sulfate Extended-Release Tablets, 100 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Ohm Laboratories Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512. NDC 63304-452-01
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Nelarabine Injection, 250mg/50mL, (5mg/mL), packaged in: a) 50 mL Single-Dose Vial, NDC 70710-1839-1; b) 6 x 50 mL Single-Dose Vial, NDC 70710-1839-8, Rx only, Manufactured by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc, Pennington, NJ
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Morphine Sulfate 5 mg per 0.25 mL Oral Syringe, Delivers: 0.25 mL, Oral Solution, Rx Only, Mfg by: Hikma, Pkg by: Safecor Health, LLC, Columbus, OH 43204, NDC: a) 00406800312, b) 00406800330, c) 00054051750.
Safecor Health, LLC
Simethicone 20 mg per 0.3 mL Oral Syringe, Delivers: 0.3 mL, Oral Drops, Mfg By: Rugby, Pkg by: Safecor Health, LLC, Columbus, OH 43204, NDC: 00536130375.
Safecor Health, LLC
Nelarabine Injection, 250mg/50mL, (5mg/mL), packaged in: a) 50 mL Single-Dose Vial, NDC 70710-1726-1; b) 6 x 50 mL Single-Dose Vial, NDC 70710-1726-8, Rx only, Manufactured by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc, Pennington, NJ
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Estradiol Gel, 0.1%, 0.25 mg/g, 30 packets per carton, Rx Only, For Topical Use Only, Manufactured by Padagis, Yeruham, Israel, NDC: 45802-0134-30
Padagis US LLC
Avastin 1.25 mg/0.05 mL in 0.25 mL Syringe, For Intravitreal Injection Only, Office Use Only - Not for Resale - Single Use, This drug product was repackaged by Turbare Manufacturing, 925 Jeanette Drive, Conway, AR 72032, NDC: 83556-0101-01.
Turbare Manufacturing
ViaMed Alcohol Prep Pads, For External Use Only, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, Sterile, 100 pieces per Box, 100 boxes per Carton, Sterile, Manufactured by Wuxi Medical Instrument Factory Co., Ltd., Made in China, Manufactured for: Rece International Corp., Miami Lakes, FL, 33014, USA, NDC: 70006-500-01.
Wuxi Medical lnstrument Factory Co., Ltd.
Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 80 mg, 30 capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., NJ, USA, Product of India, NDC 68462-270-30.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Lorazepam Tablets, USP, 0.5mg, Unit Dose, 100 tablets per carton (10 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, The drug product contained in this package is from NDC # 69315-904 Leading Pharma, LLC., Packaged and Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 26268 USA, NDC: 0904-6007-61
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 60 mg, 30 capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., NJ, USA, Product of India, NDC 68462-269-30.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 18 mg, 30 capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Goa, India, NDC 16714-756-01.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 30 capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Goa, India, NDC 16714-761-01.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 10 mg, 30 capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., NJ, USA, Product of India, NDC 68462-265-30.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
fentaNYL Citrate In Sodium Chloride 1600mcg/100mL (16 mcg per mL) CII, Single use 100mL IV Bag, Fagron Sterile Services, 8710 E 34th St N, Wichita, KS 67726 Bar Code 71266-5060-01
Fagron Compounding Services
Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 25 mg, 30 capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Goa, India, NDC 16714-757-01.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 18 mg, 30 capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., NJ, USA, Product of India, NDC 68462-266-30.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Fentanyl Transdermal System CII, 25mcg/h, packaged in a pouch, further packaged in 5-count carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058, Manufactured by: Kindeva Drug Delivery L/P, Northridge, CA 91324, NDC 47781-424-47.
Alvogen, Inc
Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 80 mg, 30 capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Goa, India, NDC 16714-760-01.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Silodosin Capsules, 8mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKare, Pulaski, TN 38478, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals of NY, LLC, NY 11719, NDC 42291-778-90
AvKARE
Phenylephrine HCl Injection, USP 100 mg/10 mL (10 mg/mL) vials, Rx only, Pharmacy Bulk Package (supplied as a single unit), Dist. by: Provepharm, Inc., Collegeville, PA 19426
Provepharm Inc.
Lorazepam Tablets, USP, 1mg, Unit Dose, 100 tablets per carton (10 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, The drug product contained in this package is from NDC # 69315-905 Leading Pharma, LLC., Packaged and Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 26268 USA, NDC: 0904-6008-61.
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 25 mg, 30 capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., NJ, USA, Product of India, NDC 68462-267-30.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 100 mg, 30 capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., NJ, USA, Product of India, NDC 68462-271-30.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 60 mg, 30 capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Goa, India, NDC 16714-759-01.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Atomoxetine Capsules, USP, 40 mg, 30 capsule bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., NJ, USA, Product of India, NDC 68462-268-30.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Lorazepam Tablets, USP, 2mg, Unit Dose, 100 tablets per carton (10 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, The drug product contained in this package is from NDC # 69315-906 Leading Pharma, LLC., Packaged and Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 26268 USA, NDC: 0904-6009-61.
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
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- 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.