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 · 2026-09-22
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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Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP, 25 mcg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-1800-77) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0378-1800-10), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.
Viatris Inc
OneMultivitaminic GAF-PLUS Advance 300ml, plastic bottle, Room Temperature
Armonia Natural Store LLC
Sunitinib Malate Capsules, 12.5 mg, 28-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478. NDC 42291-901-28
AvKARE
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30 mg, Rx only, a) 30 count (NDC 68001-414-04) and b) 1,000 count (NDC 68001-414-08) bottles, Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Hyderabad-500 090, India, For BluePoint Laboratories
Amerisource Health Services LLC
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP 120 mg, Rx Only, 100 Capsules, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, Product of India, NDC 68462-562-01.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 100 mg Elemental Iron per 5 mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, Distributed by: Fresenius Medical Care NA, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC: 49230-534-01 (vial), NDC: 49230-534-25 (25 x 5 mL/vial cartons).
American Regent, Inc.
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 75 mcg (0.075 mg), 1000-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703, Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Camp Road, Selaqui, Dehradun-248 197, INDIA, NDC 16729-449-17
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 50 mg Elemental Iron per 2.5 mL (20 mg/mL), 2.5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, Distributed by: Fresenius Medical Care NA, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC: 49230-530-01 (vial), NDC: 49230-530-10 (10 x 2.5mL/vial cartons), NDC: 49230-530-25 (25 x 2.5mL/vial cartons).
American Regent, Inc.
Cinacalcet Tablets, 60 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-460-30
AvKARE
ZapMax Capsules, 500 mg, 10 count blisters in cartons, Distributed by: ZapMax, 2108 N St. Sacramento, CA 95816, www.zapmax.com
Boulla LLC
VitalityXtra Capsules, 500 mg, packaged in 10 count blisters in cartons, Distributed by: VitalityXtra, San Francisco, CA www.vitalityxtra.com
Boulla LLC
Esomeprazole Magnesium for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension 40 mg, 30 Single-Dose Packets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-849-94. Packaged in sachets
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Cinacalcet Tablets, 90 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-461-30
AvKARE
PeakMax Capsules, 500 mg, packaged in 10 count blisters in cartons, Distributed by: PeakMax, San Francisco, CA, www.PeakMax.com
Boulla LLC
ZoomMax Capsules, 500 mg, 10 count blisters in cartons, Distributed by: ZoomMax, 2108 N St. Sacramento, CA 95816, www.zoommax.com
Boulla LLC
Cinacalcet Tablets, 30 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-459-30
AvKARE
Duloxetine DR Capsules USP 60 mg, a) 30 count (NDC 57237-019-30), b) 90 count NDC 57237-019-90 and c) 1000 count (NDC 57237-019-99) bottles, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20 mg, Rx only, 60 count bottles, Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Hyderabad-500 090, India, For BluePoint Laboratories NDC 68001-413-06
Amerisource Health Services LLC
Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 100 mg Elemental Iron per 5 mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, American Regent, Inc. Shirley, NY 11967, NDC: 0517-2340-01 (vial), NDC: 0517-2340-10 (10 x 5 mL/vial cartons), NDC: 0517-2340-25 (25 x 5 mL/vial cartons).
American Regent, Inc.
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP 90 mg, Rx Only, 100 Capsules, Manufactured for : Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430, Product of India, NDC 68462-851-01.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 30 mg, a) 30 count (NDC 57237-018-30), b) 90 count (NDC 57237-018-90) and c) 1000 count (NDC 57237-018-99) bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules USP, 20 mg, 60 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ NDC 57237-017-60
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.
Sunitinib Malate Capsules, 25 mg, 28-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478. NDC 42291-902-28
AvKARE
THERACARE Cold Hot Medicated Patch, Menthol 5%, 5 patches per box, Manufactured for: Veridian Healthcare, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031 NDC 71101-954-05, UPC 8 45717 00818 1
Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited
ABSORBINE jr. Extra Large BACK PATCH, Menthol 5%, 1 extra large patch per box, Distributed By: Absorbine Jr., LLC, Chattanooga, TN 37402 UPC 8 89476 41218 6, UPC 8 89476 41236 0
Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited
PARCHE LEON PAIN RELIEVING HOT PATCH, Camphor 3%, Menthol 1.25%, Capsaicin 0.025%, 6 patches per box, Distributed by: Pharmadel LLC, Georgetown, DE 19947 NDC 55758-039-01, UPC 8 59424 00433 6
Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited
THERACARE MAXIMUM STRENGTH PAIN RELIEF 4% LIDOCAINE PATCH, a) 1 patch (NDC 71101-001-24, UPC 8 45717 00878 5) and b) 6 patches (NDC 71101-001-06, UPC 8 45717 01056 6), Manufactured for: Veridian Healthcare, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031
Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited
LILAS Feminine Pain Relief Patch, Menthol 10%, a) 5 patches per box (UPC 7 87099 48212 1) and 10 patches per box (UPC 7 87099 48211 4), Distributed by: Lilas Wellness, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7105
Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited
LICEOUT, Liquid Lice Treatment for Human Use, Contents: 1 FL. OZ. (29.6 mL) per sachet, Distributed By: Bob Barker Company, Inc., 7925 Purfoy Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. NDC: 53427-124-01
Neogen Corporation
EQUATE MAXIMUM STRENGTH LIDOCAINE PAIN RELIEVING PATCH Lidocaine 4% Topical Anesthetic, 6 patches per box PATCHES, LIDOCAINE 4%, Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 NDC 79903-106-06
Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited
JR WATKINS COOLING PAIN RELIEF PATCHES, Menthol 7.5%, 5 patches per box, Distributed By: J.R. Watkins, LLC, Oakland, CA 94612 UPC 8 56294 00878 5
Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited
Cooling Menthol Extra Strength Pain Relief Patch, Menthol 7.5%, packaged in box of 5, Distributed by J.R. Watkins LLC, Oakland CA 94612 UPC 8 56294 00878 5, NDC 72342-100-05
JR Watkins
ABSORBINE jr ULTRA STRENGTH PAIN PATCH, Menthol 6.5%, 1 patch per box, Distributed By: Absorbine Jr. LLC, Chattanooga, TN 37402 UPC 8 89476 41318 3, UPC 8 89476 41336 7
Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited
CHEEKY BONSAI PAIN RELIEF PATCHES, Menthol 10%, 4 patches per box, Distributed by Cheeky Bonsai, San Francisco, CA UPC 8 60006 57564 9
Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited
ABSORBINE JR PAIN RELIEVING KNEE PATCH, Camphor 7%, Menthol 7%, packaged in a) 1 patch (UPC 8 89476 41251 3) and b) 6 patches (UPC 8 89476 41306 0), Distributed By: Absorbine Jr., LLC, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited
HealthWise PERIOD PATCH Menstrual Pain Relief, Menthol 10%, 10 patches per box, Manufactured for Veridian Healthcare, LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031 NDC 71101-947-10, UPC 8 45717 01072 6
Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited
LICEOUT, Liquid Lice Treatment for Human Use, Contents: 128 FL OZ. (3785.4 mL mL) per jug, Distributed By: Bob Barker Company, Inc., 7925 Purfoy Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. NDC: 53247-124-02
Neogen Corporation
Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.025%, 1 LB (454 g) per jar, Rx Only, Manufactured By Padagis, Minneapolis, MN 55427. NDC: 45802-0063-05
Padagis US LLC
Ramipril Capsules USP 10 mg, a) 90 count (NDC 68180-591-09), b) 100 count NDC 68180-591-01), and c) 500 count (NDC 68180-591-02) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD, Manufactured by Lupin Limited, Goa, India
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
IBU (ibuprofen) 600 mg tablets, 500-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Made in India, NDC 55111-683-05
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Guaifenesin Dextromethorphan Syrup, 100 mg/10mg per 5 mL, Major Pharmaceuticals 8401 Bearing Drive, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN, 46268, NDC 0904-7134-70
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
Guaifenesin Dextromethorphan Syrup, 200 mg/20mg per 10 mL, Major Pharmaceuticals 8401 Bearing Drive, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN, 46268, NDC 0904-7135-72
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
Aspirin Chewable tablet 81 mg, 1 tablet in blister card-foils, 100-count unit dose box, www.safecorhealth.com, NDC 48433-129-01
Safecor Health, LLC
Calcium Carbonate Chewable 500 mg, 1 tablet in blister card-foils, 100-count unit dose box, www.safecorhealth.com, NDC 48433-106-01
Safecor Health, LLC
BEVACIZUMAB (AVASTIN)1.25mg/0.05mL, Sterile Injection, 0.5 mL Single-Dose Syringe, Rx Only, Repackaged by: Medivant Healthcare: 24416 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, NDC 81483-0041-1
Tailstorm Health INC
Ramipril Capsules USP 2.5 mg, a) 90 count (NDC 68180-589-09), b) 100 count NDC 68180-589-01), and c) 500 count (NDC 68180-589-02) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD, Manufactured by Lupin Limited, Goa, India
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Ramipril Capsules USP 5 mg, a) 90 count (NDC 68180-590-09), b) 100 count NDC 68180-590-01), and c) 500 count (NDC 68180-590-02) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD, Manufactured by Lupin Limited, Goa, India
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Docusate Sodium 250 mg, 1 Softgel in blister card-foils, 100-count unit dose box, www.safecorhealth.com, NDC 48433-101-01
Safecor Health, LLC
Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine) transdermal system, 13.5 mg dextroamphetamine/9 hours, 30 individually sealed transdermal patches, inside a foil-sealed polypropylene tray, packed in a paper carton/box, MANUFACTURED BY NOVEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., Miami, FL 33186 United Sates, NDC 68968-0215-3
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
Lisinopril Tablets, USP 10 mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Walmart, Bentonville, AR 72716, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, Packaged by: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, Earth City, MO 63045, NDC# 68645-610-90.
Evaric Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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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.