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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
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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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-10-03

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 2026-10-03. 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 2026-10-03.
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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 Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Vancomycin Ophthalmic PF 0.5 mL (5 mg/0.5 mL (10 mg/mL), 1 mL syringe, For Topical Ophthalmic Use, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-0209-64

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Triamcinolone acetonide, USP (50 mg/mL), 10 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For IM & Regional Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72653, NDC 62295-3203-07

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Bi-Mix (Papaverine 30 mg/mL, Phentolamine 1 mg/mL), 5 mL Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3254-05

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

TRIMIX #2 (24 mg-0.8 mg-20 mcg /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

Betamethasone Combo 10 mL (7 mg/mL), 10 mL Multi-Dose Vial,for IM & Regional Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3018-10

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

TRIMIX #4 (27 mg-1.5 mg-50 mcg/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

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE CAPSULES, USP, 12.5 mg, 3000 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Huntsville, AL 35811, NDC: 0603-3855-93.

Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC, DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Tri-Mix 30/1/10 (papaverine HCL USP 30 mg/ phentolamine mesylate USP 1 mg/ alprostadil USP 10 mcg/mL), 5 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For Penile Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3256-05

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Methylcobalamin 25 mg/mL PF Injection, 0.5 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

Sermorelin 1000 mcg/mL SUB-Q* Injection, packaged in a) 3 mL, b) 6mL, c) 7.5ml, d) 9 mL or e) 10 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

DMPS Injectable, 50mg/mL, 5mL 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 PF Sterile Solution (2.5%), 3 mL Single Use Ophthalmic Dropper For Topical Ophthalmic Use, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3272-03

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Methylcobalamin Buffered Injectable, 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

Brompheniramine Maleate (10 mg/mL), 10 mL Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3019-07

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

MIC Combo (Methionine 25 mg/mL, Inositol 50 mg/mL, Choline chloride 50 mg/mL, Cyanocobalamin 1000 mcg/mL), 30 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For Deep IM Injection Only, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3127-06.

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Taurine Injectable, 50mg/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

Thiotic Acid Injection, 25mg/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

L-Glutathione 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 Moderate Nov 25, 2015

HCG (Lyophilized) Injectable, 5000 units/vial, 5mL 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

17-Alpha Hydroxyprogesterone 250 mg/mL in Castor Oil 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 Low Nov 25, 2015

Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 12.5 mg Tablets, Packaged in a) 100 Ct Bottles (NDC: 49884-034-01) and b) 1000 Ct Bottles (NDC: 49884-034-10), Rx only. Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977.

Par Pharmaceutical Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

MethylPREDNISolone (100 mg/mL) 10 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For IM & Regional Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3115-07

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Trace Elements-4 (Zinc Sulfate heptahydrate 4.39 mg, Cupric Sulfate pentahydrate 1.57 mg, Manganese Sulfate monohydrate USP 0.308 mg, Chromic Chloride hexahydrate USP 0.0205 mg), 10 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For IV Injection After Dilution, Dilute Before IV Use, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72653, NDC 62295-3201-07

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

L-Arginine 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

Neostigmine (5 mg/5 mL), 5 mL Single Use Syringe, For IM, SC or Slow IV Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3132-05

US Compounding Inc

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%; Phosphatidylcholine/Deoxycholic Acid Injection (Preserved) 50 ML 5/4.2%, 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

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, Arkansas, 72653

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 61614.

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, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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, NDC 62295-0201-99

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. University, Peoria, IL 61614.

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, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3239-01

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, 72032, NDC 62295-3206-01

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, 72032.

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 Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3294-06

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, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3087-02

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Green Tea (EGCG) Injectable, 10mg/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

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. University, Peoria, IL 61614.

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

Co-Enzyme Q-10 Injectable, 20mg/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

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

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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.