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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

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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 Sep 23, 2015

Testosterone 60 mg, Sterile Pellet, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

The Compounding Pharmacy of America
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 23, 2015

Hydroxocobalamin 5,000 mcg/ml Injection, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Refrigerate, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

The Compounding Pharmacy of America
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 23, 2015

Alprostadil 40 mcg/ml Injection, Sterile, Keep Frozen, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

The Compounding Pharmacy of America
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 23, 2015

Testosterone 62.5 mg Pellet, Sterile, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

The Compounding Pharmacy of America
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 23, 2015

Estradiol 4 mg, Sterile Pellet, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Inc., Knoxville, TN

The Compounding Pharmacy of America
FDA Drug Low Sep 16, 2015

Felodipine Extended-Release Tablets, 2.5 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Mutual Pharmaceutical Co. Inc., Philadelphia, PA --- NDC 53489-368-01

Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Sep 16, 2015

Felodipine Extended-Release Tablets, 10 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Mutual Pharmaceutical Co Inc., Philadelphia, PA --- NDC 53489-370-01

Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Sep 16, 2015

CVS SUGAR FREE BLACK CHERRY COUGH DROPS (MENTHOL-COUGH SUPPRESSANT), Packaged in a) 25 Drop Bags (UPC: 050428 448526) and b) 36 drop bags (UPC: 05042…

Bestco, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Sep 16, 2015

Felodipine Extended-Release Tablets, 5 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Mutual Pharmaceutical Co. Inc., Philadelphia, PA --- NDC 53489-369-01

Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Sep 16, 2015

METHOCARBAMOL TABLETS, USP 500 mg, 500 Count Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by AustarPharma LLC, Edison, NJ 08837, USA, Packaged by GSMS Incorporated…

Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Ropivacaine HCl 0.2% in 100 mL total volume in a 100 mL Yellow Cassette Res. Flowstop in Sodium Chloride 0.9%, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC, 610…

Pharmedium Services, LLC
FDA Drug Low Sep 16, 2015

Imipramine HCl Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 100 count bottles, Mfd By: Mutual Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., Philadelphia, PA --- NDC 54738-914-01

Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Sep 16, 2015

Imipramine HCl Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 100 count bottles, Mfd By: Mutual Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., Philadelphia, PA --- NDC 54738-913-01

Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Sep 16, 2015

ImproVue Ophthalmic Lubricant Drops (1.7% Hypromellose), 1 Single Use Syringe, 0.07 fl oz (2mL), 1 Single Use Applicator Tip per carton, Manufactured…

Oasis Medical, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Sep 16, 2015

Imipramine HCl Tablets, USP, 10 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Mfd By: Mutual Pharmaceutical Co. Inc., Philadelphia, PA --- NDC 54738-912-01

Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Bi-Est (estriol,estradiol), Progesterone Vaginal Suppository, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Estradiol, Estriol capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Bi-Est 80:20 Progesterone (estriol,estradiol, progesterone) capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Lisinopril Tablets, USP, 40 mg, a) 45-count bottle (NDC 0603-4214-60), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 0603-4214-28), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Qualitest P…

Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC dba Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Meloxicam capsules, 12 mg, Rx Only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irving, CA -non-sterile formulation

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Methyl Folate Lyophilized Powder for Injection, 20 mg per vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irving, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Sep 9, 2015

ALLOPURINOL TABLETS, USP, 300 mg, 500 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811 --- NDC 0603-2116-28

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Leucovorin Calcium capsules, 10 mg, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Artesunate Lyophilized Powder for Injection, 60 mg per vial, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Bi-Est (estriol,estradiol), Progesterone, DHEA, Testosterone drops, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Tri-Est 80:10:10 Progesterone (estriol, estradiol, estrone, progesterone) capsules Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 9, 2015

Estradiol, Estriol, Progesterone capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding, Irvine, CA

South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Sep 9, 2015

Lamivudine Oral Solution, USP, 10 mg per 1 mL, 240 mL bottle (8 ounces), Rx only, Manufactured by: Silarx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Carmel, NY 10512, NDC…

Silarx Pharmaceutical, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Sep 2, 2015

Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 15 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottle (NDC 10702-0026-01; UPC 3 10702 02601 8) and b) 1000-count bottle (ND…

KVK-Tech, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Vancomycin 25 mg/mL Opthalmic Solution, packaged in a) 10 mL bottle and b) 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box …

Liberty Drug & Surgical
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Hydroxocobalamin (Preserved) 1,000 mcg/mL Injectable, 1 mL vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Liberty Drug & Surgical
FDA Drug Critical Sep 2, 2015

Mucinex Fast Max Cold, Flu & Sore Throat, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant, Guaife…

Reckitt Benckiser LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Methadone 10 mg/mL Injection, 10 mL vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Liberty Drug & Surgical
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Phenol 6% Injectable, 30 mL vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Liberty Drug & Surgical
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Bactroban Ointment (mupirocin calcium), 2% 22g tube ,Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for GlaxoSmit…

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Hydroxocobalamin (Preserved) 10,000 mcg/mL Injectable, 1 mL vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Liberty Drug & Surgical
FDA Drug Low Sep 2, 2015

Amlodipine besylate and Atorvastatin calcium Tablets, 10 mg/80 mg, 30 Count Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachu…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Sep 2, 2015

Amlodipine besylate and Atorvastatin calcium Tablets,2.5 mg/40 mg, 30 Count Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachu…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Sep 2, 2015

Mucinex Fast Max Night Time Cold & Flu, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Diphenhydramine HCl Antihistamine/Cough Suppress…

Reckitt Benckiser LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Methylcobalamin 1,000 mcg/mL Injectable, 1.5 mL vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Liberty Drug & Surgical
FDA Drug Low Sep 2, 2015

Amlodipine besylate and Atorvastatin calcium Tablets, 10 mg/20 mg, Packaged in a) 30 Count Bottles (NDC: 43598-318-30) and b) 90 Count Bottles (NDC: …

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Papaverine/Phentolamine/Atropine/PGE-1 Injectable, 75 mg/2.5 mg/0.1 mg/75 mcg/mL, 2.5 mL vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., P…

Liberty Drug & Surgical
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Lidocaine/Sodium Chloride 0.4%/20% Injectable, 5 mL vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Liberty Drug & Surgical
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Papaverine/Phentolamine/PGE-1 Injectable, 30 mg/1 mg/10 mcg/mL, 2.5 mL vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham…

Liberty Drug & Surgical
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Doxycycline/0.9% NaCl 150 mg/250 mL IV, 250 mL bag, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Liberty Drug & Surgical
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Papervine/Phentolamine/PGE-1 Injectable, 30 mg/0.5 mg/30 mcg/mL, 2.5 mL vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatha…

Liberty Drug & Surgical
FDA Drug Critical Sep 2, 2015

Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus, Maximum Strength, Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Deconges…

Reckitt Benckiser LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

Doxcycline/0.9% NaCl 150 mg/150 mL IV, 150 mL bag, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Liberty Drug & Surgical
FDA Drug Critical Sep 2, 2015

Mucinex Fast Max Severe Congestion & Cough, Maximum Strength, Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant, Guaifenesin Expectorant, Phenylephrine HCl Nasa…

Reckitt Benckiser LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 2, 2015

17-Hydroxyprogesterone 250 mg/mL Injectable, 5 mL multi-dose vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham, NJ 0792…

Liberty Drug & Surgical

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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.