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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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. University, Peoria, IL 61614.
Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma
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 62295-3239-01
US Compounding Inc
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
Magnesium Sulfate Injectable, 14.28%, 7mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Downing Labs, LLC
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, NDC 62295-3226-07
US Compounding Inc
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
Phenylephrine 10% PF Ophthalmic Solution, 3 mL dropper bottle, For Topical Ophthalmic Use, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3273-03.
US Compounding Inc
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) 0. 2 mL, k) 0.3 mL prefilled syringes, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.
Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma
EDTA Disodium Injectable, 150mg/mL, 100mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Downing Labs, LLC
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
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, Arkansas, 72653, NDC 62295-2169-06
US Compounding Inc
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, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.
Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma
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
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
EDTA Calcium Disodium Injectable, 300mg/mL, 50mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Downing Labs, LLC
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
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, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3227-02
US Compounding Inc
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
Acetylcysteine 10% Oph Solution, packaged in a) 6 mL and b) 12 mL dropper bottles, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.
Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma
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, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3018-02
US Compounding Inc
L-Glutamine Injectable, 30mg/mL, 30mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Downing Labs, LLC
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, NDC 62295-3251-04.
US Compounding Inc
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, NDC 62295-3099-07
US Compounding Inc
Methylcobalamin Buffered Injectable, 1mg/mL, packaged in a) 10mL vial, b) 30mL Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Downing Labs, LLC
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
RIFAMPIN FOR INJECTION USP, 600 mg*/vial, Rx Only. Mfd. for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-151-42.
Akorn, Inc.
L-Tyrosine Injectable, 25mg/mL, 30mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Downing Labs, LLC
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
Hyaluronic Acid/Lidocaine PF (60 mg/2%), 3 mL Single Use Syringe, For Intra-Articular Injection , Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3249-03
US Compounding Inc
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, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3299-02
US Compounding Inc
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
Tropicamide 1%/Phenylephrine 2.5% (tropicamide USP 10 mg/ phenylephrine HCL USP 25 mg), 10 mL Ophthalmic Dropper, For Topical Ophthalmic Use, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3214-07
US Compounding Inc
Ascorbic Acid Injectable 500mg/mL, packaged in a) 10mL vials, b) 50mL vials, c)100mL vials, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Downing Labs, LLC
Betamethasone SP PF (12 mg/mL), 2 mL Single Dose Vial, For IM & Regional Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3016-02
US Compounding Inc
Calcium Gluconate (680mOsm/L) Injection 10%, 50mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Downing Labs, LLC
M.I.C Injection (Preserved), 25/50/25mg/mL, 50mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Downing Labs, LLC
HCG 3000 Units/mL Injection, 2 mL vial, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.
Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma
TRIMIX SPECIAL (30 mg-1 mg-10 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
Dexpanthenol Injection, 250mg/mL, 30mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Downing Labs, LLC
Omnipaque 300 (600 mg/2 mL), 2 mL Single Use Vial (300 mg/mL), For IV or IT Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3137-02
US Compounding Inc
Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 25 mg Tablets, Packaged in 10 x 10 Tablet Blister Pack Packages, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977. Mylan. NDC: 51079-090-20.
Mylan Institutional, Inc. (d.b.a. UDL Laboratories)
Cyanocobalamin Buffered Injectable 3mg/mL, 30mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Downing Labs, LLC
Phenylephrine (1 mg/mL), 5 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For SC, IM, IV or penile injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3289-05
US Compounding Inc
Testosterone cypionate, USP (250 mg/mL), 10 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For Deep IM Injection Only, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72653, NDC 62295-2131-07
US Compounding Inc
MIC-Combo, 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
Methylprednisolone/Lidocaine (40 mg/mL/1%) 10 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For IM & Regional Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3122-07
US Compounding Inc
Dex LA 8 (Dexamethasone acetate (8 mg/mL), 10 mL Multi-Dose Vial, For IM & Regional Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3299-02
US Compounding Inc
MethylPREDNISolone PF (80 mg/mL), 1 mL Single Use Vial, For IM & Regional Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3119-01.
US Compounding Inc
Chromium Injectable, 200mg/mL, 30mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Downing Labs, LLC
Fentanyl PF 50 mL (25 mcg/mL), 10 mL Single Use Syringe, For IV, IM or SC injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-0002-50
US Compounding Inc
What to do with this
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- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
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.