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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

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

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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 25, 2015

Pilocarpine (1/16%) Ophthalmic, 15 mL dropper bottle, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72653

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Methylcobalamin Injection Buffered 5mg/mL, 30mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Phosphatidylcholine/Deoxycholic Acid Injection (Preserved) 50 ML 10/4.75%; Phosphatidylcholine/Deoxycholic Acid Injection (Preserved) 50 ML 5/2.5%; P…

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

DMSO 99% Injection, 50mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate PF Solution (1%) in 15 mL dropper bottle; For Topical Ophthalmic Use, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Ar…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

17-Alpha Hydroxyprogesterone 250 mg/mL in Sesame Oil Injection, 5 mL vials, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 6161…

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

c-Budesonide 0.6MG capsules, 60-count bottle, NOT FOR ORAL USE-USE IN NASAL RINSE OR NEBULIZER, SOLUTIONS Rx PHARMACY, 2705 4TH AVENUE SOUTH, BIRMING…

Solutions Rx Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Dapiprazole (Diluent+Powder) 0.5% in 5 mL vial, For topical ophthalmic use, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032,…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Cyclosporin 0.1% Opth Solution, 10 mL dropper bottles, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Methylcobalamin 5000 mcg/mL Preservative Free Injection, packaged in a) 4 mL and b) 8 mL vials, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. Univers…

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Hyaluronic Acid/Lidocaine (20 mg/1%/2 mL), 3 mL Single Use Syringe, For Intra-Articular Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Co…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Thiamine HCl Injection, 100mg/mL, 30mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Triamcinolone diacetate USP PF (40 mg/mL), 2 mL Vial, For IM & Regional Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas,…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Testosterone Cypionate 50 mg/mL Injection, 1 mL vials, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

MICML TRNDPPC Injection (Preserved) 10mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

ACETYLCYSTEINE 10% OPHTALMIC, 10 mL dropper bottle; For topical ophthalmic use, Rx.only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 720…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

BIMIX INJ 30 mg-1 mg/mL Injection, 5 mL vials, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Choline chloride 50 mg/mL, Inositol 50 mg/mL Cyanocobalamin 1000 mcg/mL, 30 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For Deep IM Injection Only, Rx only, Compounded by US…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Hyaluronic Acid/Lidocaine PF (20 mg/1%), 2 mL Single-Use Syringe , For Intra-Articular Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Con…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol Injection, 100mg/mL, 30mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Testosterone Cypionate 200 mcg/mL in Sesame Oil Injection, packaged a) 5 mL and b) 100 mL vials, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. Univer…

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

HCG 1000 U/ LIDO 0.2%/mL Injection, packaged in a) 3 mL and b) 8 mL vials, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Potassium Chloride Injection (20mEq/10mL), 2mEq/ML, 10mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Sermorelin 9 mg/10 mL SUB-Q* Injection, packaged in a) 3 mL, b) 5 mL, c) 6 mL, or d) 9 mL vials, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. Unive…

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Hyaluronidase PF (150 units/mL) in 1 mL Single-Use Vial, Not for IV Use, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

TNPDR Injection Buffered, 30mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Zinc Sulfate (1 mg/mL), 10 mL Single Dose Vial, For IV Use After Dilution, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, …

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Pyridoxine Injection, 100 mg/mL, 30mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Phenylephrine 10% PF Ophthalmic Solution, 3 mL dropper bottle, For Topical Ophthalmic Use, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Ar…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

HCG 10,000 Units/mL Injection, packaged in a) 1 mL, b) 1.2 mL, c) 1.6 mL, d) 2.0 mL, e) 2.4 mL, f) 3.6 mL, g) 4 mL, h) 4.8 mL vials; and i) 0.1 mL, j…

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Zinc Sulfate (Elemental) Injection, 10mg/mL, 30 mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Testosterone EO-Pro-Cyp 220 (220 mg/mL) 30 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For Deep IM Injection Only, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Ar…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

HCG 1000 Units/mL SUB-Q Injection, packaged in a)1.5 mL, b) 2 mL, c) 2.4 mL, d) 4 mL, e) 6 mL, f) 7.5 mL, g) 8 mL, and h) 9 mL vials, Rx only, Essent…

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Magnesium Sulfate Injection (4060mOsm/L), 50%, 50mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

TRIMIX #1 Injection, 4.2 mL vials, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Piracetam Injection, 200mg/mL,10mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate PF (10 mg/mL), 2 mL Single Use Vial, For IV or IM Use Only, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Ar…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

LIPO-B Special Injection,12 mL vials, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Acetylcysteine 10% Oph Solution, packaged in a) 6 mL and b) 12 mL dropper bottles, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, …

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Betamethasone Combo PF 2 mL (6 mg/mL) 10 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For IM & Regional Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Ar…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Methylcobalamin (12.5 mg/mL), 2.5 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For IM or SC Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Lidocaine 1% PF(100 mg/10 mL),10 mL Single Use Syringe, For IV Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, ND…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate Injection 200mg/mL, 50mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Low Nov 25, 2015

RIFAMPIN FOR INJECTION USP, 600 mg*/vial, Rx Only. Mfd. for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-151-42.

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Hydroxocobalamin Injection (Buffered) 1mg/mL, 30mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435

Downing Labs, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Hyaluronic Acid/Lidocaine PF (60 mg/2%), 3 mL Single Use Syringe, For Intra-Articular Injection , Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Con…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Cyclopent/PE/Tropic 2mL (1%/2.5%/0.25%), 2 mL dropper bottles; For topical ophthalmic use, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Ar…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Methylcobalamin 1 mg/mL (Pres Free) Injection, 1 mL prefilled syringes, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.

Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Tropicamide 1%/Phenylephrine 2.5% (tropicamide USP 10 mg/ phenylephrine HCL USP 25 mg), 10 mL Ophthalmic Dropper, For Topical Ophthalmic Use, Rx only…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Betamethasone SP PF (12 mg/mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, For IM & Regional Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas,…

US Compounding 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.