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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
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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

Newest first · Page 207 of 290

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 23, 2015

Tri-Mix (17.7/0.59/6) (MFG) Injectable, Sterile, Keep Frozen, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Hydroxocobalamin 10 mg/ml Folic Acid 4 mg/ml Injectable, ml Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Refrigerate, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Tri-Mix ST4/PGE 2/LIDO 2 0.1/0.05/0.05 Injectable, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Morphine 25 mg/ml Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Morphine 40 mg/ml + Bupivacaine 16 mg/ml Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Hydromorphone 60 mg/ml + Bupivacaine 30 mg/ml Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Biotin10 mg/ml Injectable, ml Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Refrigerate, the Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Mitomycin 40 mg/40 ml Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection, Single Dose Syringe, Refrigerate, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Testosterone 25 mg, Sterile Pellet, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Fentanyl 2,000 mcg/ml + Bupivacaine 30 mg/ml Intrathecal Solution, Sterile - Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Fentanyl 8,000 mcg/ml, + Bupivacaine 40 mg/ml Intrathecal Solution, Sterile - Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Glutathione 200 mg/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

Tri-Mix ST2/LIDO2/PGE2 0.2/0.1/0.04, Injectable, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Hydromorphone 1 mg/ml Intrathecal Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

PGE 80 (Alprostadil) 80 mcg/ml Injection, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Keep Frozen, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Morphine 45 mg/ml + Bupivacaine 40 mg/ml Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Fentanyl 3,000 mcg/ml + Bupivacaine 20 mg/ml Intrathecal Solution, Sterile - Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Estradiol 20 mg, Sterile Pellet, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Ascorbic Acid 1.25% Glutathione 1.25% DMSO 6.25% Ophthalmic Solution, Sterile, Refrigerate, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Lipotropic B-12 Injection, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Room Temperature, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Clotrimazole 2% Otic Suspension, ml, Sterile, Room Temperature, Shake Well, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Dexmethylphenidate HCl Extended-Release, Capsules, 10mg, Rx only, 100 Capsules. Manufactured by Alkermes Gainesville LLC Gainesville, GA 30504 for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
FDA Drug Moderate Sep 23, 2015

Testosterone 18 mg, Sterile Pellet, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Hydromorphone 40 mg/ml + Bupivacaine 20 mg/ml Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Fentanyl 5,000 mcg/ml + Bupivacaine 40 mg/ml Intrathecal Solution, Sterile - Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Hydromorphone 70 mg/ml+Fentanyl 16,000 mcg/ml+Bupivacaine 15 mg/ml+Clonidine 1,000 mcg/ml+Baclofen 900 mcg/ml Intrathecal Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Alprostadil 20 mcg/ml Injection, Sterile, Keep Frozen, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

HCG 2,500 IU/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

Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate (17-HP) 250 mg/ml Injectable, Multi-Dose Vial, Room Temperature, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Nandrolone Decanoate 250 mg/ml Injection, ml Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Room Temperature, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

LIPOLEAN + Ascorbic Acid 50 mg/ml Injectable, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Room Temperature, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Morphine 50 mg/ml + Bupivacaine 2.5 mg/ml Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Estradiol 10 mg Sterile Pellet, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Estradiol 3 mg, Sterile Pellet, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Inc., Knoxville, TN

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

Morphine 70 mg/ml + Clonidine 1,100 mcg/ml Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

LIPO-DEN MODIFIED Injection, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Room Temperature, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Tri-Mix T-102 (17.65 mg/0.59 mg/10 mcg) Injectable, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Morphine 50 mg/ml + Fentanyl 20,000 mcg/ml + Bupivacaine 30 mg/ml + Clonidine 1,200 mcg/ml Solution, Sterile, Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Testosterone 30 mg, Sterile Pellet, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Testosterone Cypionate 100 mg/ml Injection, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Room Temperature, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Fentanyl 2,000 mcg/ml Intrathecal Solution, Sterile - Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

HCG 1,100 IU/ml + Methylcobalamin 0.5 mg/ml Injection, ml Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Refrigerate, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

HCG 625 IU/ml Injection, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Refrigerate, 23 DAY KIT, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Morphine 60 mg/ml + Fentanyl 12,000 mcg/ml + Bupivacaine 40 mg/ml + Clonidine 1,400 mcg/ml Solution, Sterile, Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Testosterone Cypionate 200 mg/ml Anastrazole 0.5 mg/ml Injection, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Room Temperature, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

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

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

Tri-Mix (20/1/10) Injectable, Sterile, Keep Frozen, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Morphine 35 mg/ml Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

MIC-B COMPLEX Injectable, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Room Temperature, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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

Hydromorphone 12.5 mg/ml Solution, Sterile-Preservative Free, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

The Compounding Pharmacy of America

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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.

Medical Devices

41,070 recalls →

Food

25,513 recalls →

Vehicles

8,938 recalls →

Children & Baby Products

4,017 recalls →

Household Products

3,574 recalls →

Dietary Supplements

2,018 recalls →

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.