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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

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

Category snapshot

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

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

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FDA Drug Moderate Jan 14, 2015

Gabapentin Capsules, USP, 400 mg, Rx Only, a) 100 capsules per bottle, NDC 14550-513-02, b) 500 Capsules per bottle, NDC 45963-557-50, Manufactured b…

Actavis Elizabeth LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 14, 2015

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100mL, VisIV Container, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7984-11

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jan 14, 2015

ACETAMINOPHEN and CODEINE PHOSPHATE ORAL SOLUTION USP, 120 mg/12 mg per 5 mL, packaged in a) 4 oz. (120 mL) bottles, NDC 0603-9013-54, UPC 3 0603-901…

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 14, 2015

Gabapentin Capsules, USP, 100 mg, Rx Only, a) 100 capsules per bottle, NDC 45963-555-11, b) 500 Capsules per bottle, NDC 45963-555-50, Manufactured b…

Actavis Elizabeth LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 14, 2015

Glutathione 200 mg/mL Injectable, packaged in a) 5 mL MDV (multiple dose vials), b) 30 mL MDV (multiple dose vials), and c) 100 mL MDV (multiple dose…

Right Value Drug Stores, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 14, 2015

HydrALAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 25 mg, 100 count bottle Rx only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. Spring Valley, NY10977

Par Pharmaceutical Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 14, 2015

Gabapentin Capsules, USP 300 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141; Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma…

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 7, 2015

J-TAN D PD Drops (bromphenirame maleate 1 mg and pseudoephedrine hcl 7.5 mg/ teaspoon), 1 fl oz (30 mL) Bottle, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Ja…

Jaymac Pharmaceuticals L.L.C.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 7, 2015

GINSENG KIANPI PIL, 60 capsules, PRODUCT OF KWEILIN DRUG MANUFACTORY

One and Zen

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Walgreens ASPIRIN FREE TENSION HEADACHE, Pain Reliever/Pain Reliever Aid, Acetaminophen & Caffeine, 100 Coated Caplets, OTC --- Distributed by: Walg…

LNK International, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 31, 2014

MAYHEM capsules, Proprietary Blend 525 mg, Dietary Supplement, 60-count bottles, Chaotic-Labz, UPC 6 28586 67805 7.

Chaotic Labz

FDA Drug Critical Dec 31, 2014

Ascorbic Acid 500 mg/mL Sterile Injection, 50mL Multi-dose Vial, Rx only, Pharmacy Creations, Randolph, NJ 07869 (973) 328-8756.

Pharmacy Creations

FDA Drug Critical Dec 31, 2014

HEPARIN SODIUM, 1000 USP Heparin Units/500 mL (2 USP Heparin Units/mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 500 mL flexible container unit, Rx only, H…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Alprazolam tablets, USP, CIV, 0.25 mg, Rx Only, a) 500 count bottle, b) 1000 count bottle, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC, Peapack, NJ, 07977, a) NDC…

Neolpharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 31, 2014

Eye Drops Industrial Strength (Polyethylene glycol 400 1%, Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) Bottles, Over the Counter. Labeled: a) Man…

K C Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Critical Dec 31, 2014

Glutathione 100mg/mL Sterile Injection, 30 mL Multi Dose Vial, Rx only, Pharmacy Creations, Randolph, NJ 07869 (973) 328-8756.

Pharmacy Creations

FDA Drug Critical Dec 31, 2014

Tropi/Cyclo/Phenyl/Tobra/Flurb (1/1/10/0.3/0.03)% Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, 1 mL Dropper in a 3 mL bottle, Rx only, Pharmacy Creations, Randolph, …

Pharmacy Creations

FDA Drug Critical Dec 31, 2014

Magnesium Chloride 20% (200mg/mL) Sterile Injection, 50mL Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, Pharmacy Creations, Randolph, NJ 07869 (973) 328-8756.

Pharmacy Creations

FDA Drug Low Dec 31, 2014

Dacarbazine, Injection, USP, 200mg, vials packaged in individual cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira Australia 1 Lexia Place, Mulgrave, Victor…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Benzonatate Capsules, USP, 100 mg, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, In,…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Benzonatate Capsules, USP, 200 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharma…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Low Dec 24, 2014

Wockhardt Metoprolol Succinate, Extended-Release Tablets USP, 50 mg, a)100-count HDPE bottle (NDC 64679-735-02), b) 4000-count pack (64679-735-08),…

Wockhardt Usa Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by Prometheus Laboratories Inc. 9410 Car…

American Health Packaging

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Meropenem I.V. 1 g is supplied in 30 mL injection vials, RX only. Manufactured by Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd Tamil Nadu, India for Hospira, I…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 24, 2014

BELVIQ¿ (Lorcaserin HCl) Tablets, 10 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Arena Pharmaceuticals, GmbH, Zofingen, Switzerland, Distributed b…

Eisai Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Clinimix E 4.25/10 sulfite-free (4.25% Amino Acid with Electrolytes in 10% Dextrose with Calcium) Injections, in CLARITY Dual Chamber Container, Baxt…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 17, 2014

CYANOCOBALAMIN INJECTION, USP, 1000 mcg/mL, For IM or IV Use, Multiple Dose 2 mL Vials, Rx only. APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173. NDC…

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Drug Low Dec 17, 2014

Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 20 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx Only, 100 Capsules, Sandoz Inc Princeton, NJ 08540 NDC 0781-2822-01

Sandoz Incorporated

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 17, 2014

GENTAMICIN INJECTION, USP, equivalent to 40 mg/mL, Rx only, 20 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Manufactured by APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173,…

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 17, 2014

MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, 5 mg/1 mL, C-IV, For IM or IV Use, 2 mL Vials, Rx only. APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Schaumburg, IL 60173. NDC: 6332…

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Famotidine Injection 20 mg, Rx Only, GALAXY Single Dose Container, Code 2G3424, Sterile Nonpyrogenic, 50 mL Iso-osmotic, Baxter Healthcare Corporati…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 17, 2014

ONDANSETRON INJECTION, USP, 4 mg/ 2 mL (2 mg/mL), For IM or IV Use, Single Dose 2 mL Vials, Rx only. APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173…

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP, 2500 mcg Fentanyl/50 mL, 50 mL Single-dose Flip top Vial (C-II), Rx only, 25 units per box/50 units per case, Hospi…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Tikosyn (dofetilide) 125 mcg (0.125 mg), a) 14-count bottle (NDC 0069-5800-61), b) 60-count bottle (NDC 0069-5800-60), Rx Only, Manufactured by Pfize…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Dec 10, 2014

Quantum Gallbladder Support, 60 capsules in dark plastic container, each capsule is 460 mg or 427 mg each; Item Number 12411; UPC 0773512411

Premier Research Labs LP

FDA Food Moderate Dec 10, 2014

Premier Research Labs BiliVen, 60 capsules in dark plastic container, each capsule is 460 mg or 427 mg each);Item Number 2411

Premier Research Labs LP

FDA Drug Low Dec 10, 2014

BENZONATATE Capsules, USP, 200 mg, 100 Capsule Bottles, Rx only. Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Phar…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Low Dec 10, 2014

candesartan cilexetil, tablets, 16 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 by Mylan Laboratories Limited H…

Sandoz, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 3, 2014

HCG-20,000 U/2 mL Vial, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS ---NDC 88888-2195-47

Perry Drug Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Methyl B12 25 mg/mL Inj., 10 Syringes, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-2014-37

Perry Drug Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Leuprolide 50 mcg/0.1 mL Micro Lupron Kit, 5Ml, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-1124-57

Perry Drug Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed-Release Tablets, 75 mg/0.2 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only. Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona…

Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 3, 2014

5% Dextrose and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-794…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 3, 2014

HCG - 10,000 Unit PF Inject, 1mL Syringe, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS NDC 88888-0216-49

Perry Drug Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 3, 2014

0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7985-09.

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Sterile Water for Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7990-09.

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 3, 2014

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL container, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7983-09.

Hospira Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 3, 2014

HCG 200 IU/mL Injection, 30Ml, 10 mL vials, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-7745-68

Perry Drug Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Phenylephrine HCl (100 mcg/mL syr) in 0.9% NaCl 1 mg / 10 mL, 3Ml Syringes, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC…

Perry Drug Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 3, 2014

HCG Low Dose 10 IU / 0.1 mL, 5 Ml vials, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS ---NDC 88888-2596-17

Perry Drug Inc.

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Data sources

Category data as of Jun 3, 2026.

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