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 · 2026-10-03
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.
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Pilocarpine (1/16%) Ophthalmic, 15 mL dropper bottle, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72653
US Compounding Inc
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ACETYLCYSTEINE 10% OPHTALMIC, 10 mL dropper bottle; For topical ophthalmic use, Rx.only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032.
US Compounding Inc
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What to do with this
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Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
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 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.