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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Vitamin B1, 100 mcg, 1 tablet in blister card-foils, 100-count unit dose box, www.safecorhealth.com, NDC 48433-108-01
Safecor Health, LLC
Vitamin D3, 25 mcg, 1 tablet in blister card-foils, 100-count unit dose box, www.safecorhealth.com, NDC 48433-104-01
Safecor Health, LLC
Hydralazine HCl Tablets, USP, 25mg, Rx only, 100 tablets per carton, Distributed by: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Distributed by: MAJOR Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI, 48152, USA, NDC 0904-6441-61.
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
Lanthanum Carbonate Chewable Tablets, 1000mg, 10-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Cipla USA, NDC 69097-0936-98
Cipla USA, Inc.
Trinity Gold Nutrition, 60 Capsule, 30 day Supply, Distributed by Trinity Gold Nutrition 201 Tom Hall St. Ste. 2107, Fortmill, SC 29716, USA, Ph: 704-629-8203, www.trinitygold.com, Made in India, UPC 802992001009
Trinity Gold Nutrition
Perio Maintenance Rinse 0.63% Stannous Fluoride Concentrated Solution, Rx Only, Net Wt. 10 oz. (283.5 g) pumps, Mint flavor, Manufactured by: Keystone Industries, 480 S. Democrat Rd., Gibbstown, NJ 08027, NDC 68400-202-10
Keystone Industries
Lanthanum Carbonate Chewable Tablets, 1000mg, 10-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Exelan Pharmaceuticals, NDC 76282-0478-90
Cipla USA, Inc.
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.5%, Sterile, 5mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: FDC Limited, Waluj, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals Inc, New Jersey, NDC 64980-514-05.
FDC Limited
Ibuprofen 800mg, Generic for: Motrin, Each tablet contains: Ibuprofen, USP 800 mg, Packaged and Distributed by: DIRECT Rx, Dawsonville, GA 30534, Mfg By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories LA, LLC, Shreveport, LA 71106, a) NDC 61919-0621-15 (15 count bottles), b) NDC 61919-0621-30 (30 count bottles, c) NDC 61919-0621-40 (40 count bottles), d) NDC 61919-0621-60 (60 count bottles), e) NDC 61919-0621-90 (90 count bottles), f) NDC: 61919-0621-100 and NDC: 61919-0621-71 (100 count bottles), g) NDC 61919-0621-
Direct Rx
Regadenoson Injection, 0.4 mg/5 mL (0.08 mg/mL), 5mL Single-Dose Pre-filled Syringe, Rx only, Manufactured by: Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions, LLC, Bloomington, IN 47403; Manufactured for: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC: 36000-364-01
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Adult Cough and Chest Congestion (Dextromethorphan HBr USP 20 mg, Guaifenesin USP 400mg), packaged in 4 oz bottles further package in cartons, Distributed by: Genexa Inc., Alanta, GA, 30318, NDC-69676-0077-9, UPC Code # 850015736155
Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Ascorbic Acid Inj. Solution, 25,000mg/50mL (500mg/mL), 50mL single use vial, Rx only, Staska Pharmaceuticals, 742 Evergreen Drive, Bennet, NE 68317
Staska Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Kids' Cough and Chest Congestion (Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 5mg/ Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg), packaged in 4 oz bottles further packaged in cartons, Distributed by: Genexa Inc., Alanta, GA, 30318, NDC-69676-0077-9, UPC Code# 850015736018
Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Morphine Sulfate Extended-Release Tablets 30 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by Mayne Pharma, Greenville, NC 27834, NDC 51862-186-01.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg tablets, 24-count bottle, Manufactured For: Athlete's Needs, Novi, MI 48377, NDC 53185-277-24
BLI International, Inc.
Cinacalcet Tablets, 60 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc, Princeton, NJ 08540, Made in India, NDC 43598-368-30.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
NORepinephrine Bitartrate 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 8 mg per 250 mL, Single Dose Bag, Rx only, Fagron Sterile Services, Canton, MA NDC: 71506-027-58
Fresenius Kabi Compounding, LLC
Phenylephrine HCl 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 10 mg per 250 mL, Single Dose Bag, Rx only, Fagron Sterile Services, Canton, MA NDC 71506-010-58
Fresenius Kabi Compounding, LLC
EPINEPHrine 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 8 mg per 250 mL Single Dose Bag, Rx only, Fagron Sterile Services, Canton, MA NDC: 71506-060-58
Fresenius Kabi Compounding, LLC
Oxytocin 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 30 units per 500 mL Single Dose Bag, Rx only, Fagron Sterile Services, Canton, MA NDC: 71506-028-59
Fresenius Kabi Compounding, LLC
AK Forte Ortiga y Omega 3 Cont. Neto 100 Tabletas, 400 mg,
C & A Naturistics
NORepinephrine Bitartrate 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 4 mg per 250 mL, Single Dose Bag, Rx only, Fagron Sterile Services, Canton, MA NDC: 71506-025-58
Fresenius Kabi Compounding, LLC
Phenylephrine HCl 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 20 mg per 250 mL, Single Dose Bag, Rx only, Fagron Sterile Services, Canton, MA NDC 71506-024-58
Fresenius Kabi Compounding, LLC
Thiamine HCl 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 500 mg per 100 mL, Single Dose Bag, Rx only, Fagron Sterile Services, Canton, MA NDC: 71506-079-56
Fresenius Kabi Compounding, LLC
Vancomycin HCl 750 mg per 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, Single Dose Bag, Rx only, Fagron Sterile Services, Canton, MA NDC 71506-014-58
Fresenius Kabi Compounding, LLC
Phenylephrine HCl 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 20 mg per 250 mL, Single Dose Bag, Rx only, Fagron Sterile Services, Canton, MA NDC 71506-002-58
Fresenius Kabi Compounding, LLC
Phenylephrine HCl 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 10 mg per 250 mL, Single Dose Bag, Rx only, Fagron Sterile Services, Canton, MA NDC 71506-029-58
Fresenius Kabi Compounding, LLC
Gorilla Mind Rauwolscine Dietary Supplement, Suppress Appetite, Increased Fat Loss, Increased Energy, dosage 3mg, 90 capsules per bottle, UPC 8 50017 02016 0. Product is manufactured for Gorilla Mind LLC 7154 W. State Street, STE 138, Boise, ID. Product label declares "***Supplement Facts: Rauwolscine Extract***Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin (capsule), Silicon Dioxide, and Magnesium Stearate***".
Gorilla Mind LLC
Cisplatin Injection, 100mg/100mL (1mg/mL), For Intravenous Use, 100 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad 382 213, India. Mfg. Lic. No.: G/28/1336, NDC 16729-288-38
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20mg, Rx Only, 500-count bottles, Mfr. by: Towa Pharmaceutical Europe, S.L. Distributed by: BPI, NDC 51991-746-05.
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc
Gold Hard Steel Plus Liquid, 2 FL OZ bottles, UPC 787188873199
Supercore Products Group Inc.
Veklury (remdesivir) for injection, 100 mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, CA 94404, NDC 61958-2901-2
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP, 40mg, Rx only, 1000 Tablets per bottle, Manufactured for: Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sacramento, CA 95827, USA, Manufactured by: Umedica Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Vapi Gujarat 396195, India, NDC: 75834-257-01.
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc
Pluvicto, 1000 MBq/mL (27 mCi/mL), lutetium, LU 177, vipivotide tetraxetan injection, Single-dose vial, Sterile, Manufacturer Advanced Accelerator Applications, 57 E. Willow Street, NJ 07041, Millburn USA. NDC 69488-0010-61
Advanced Accelerator Applications USA, Inc.
Ciclopirox Gel 0.77%, For Dermatologic Use Only, Not for Use in Eyes, Rx Only, a) 30 gm Tube, NDC 68462-0455-35; b) 45 gm Tube, NDC 68462-0455-47; c) 100 gm Tube, NDC 68462-0455-94, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Hard Steel Capsules packaged in 1 count blister packs in boxes of 10, 20 and 30, Manufactured in U.S.A.
Supercore Products Group Inc.
EnviroClean Hand Sanitizer Gel (isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v), 473 mL (16 fl. oz.) bottles, EnviroServe Chemicals Inc., 603 South Wilson Avenue, Dunn NC, 28334, NDC 76563-3010-1
EnviroServe Chemicals Inc.
Infla-650 Herbal Dietary Supplement, 700mg, packaged in pouches containing 60 capsules, Distributed by: Guru Inc., 4370 Lawrenceville Hwy NW, P.O. Box 2204, Lilburn, GA 30047-1100, USA. Ph.: 872 216 1566, http://www.dalayurevda.com, Made in India, UPC: 042535355019
Guru Inc.
Pyridoxine HCL (B6) Injection Solution, 100mg/mL, 30 mL Sterile Multiple-Dose Vial, For IM or IV use only, RX Only, Compounded by: Empower Pharmacy 5980 W Sam Houston Pkwy N Ste 300, Houston, TX 77041 NDC 72627-2424-1.
Empower Pharmacy
Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% (sterile), 15 mL bottle, Rx only, MFG: Bausch & Lomb, NDC 24208-730-06
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Mupirocin Ointment, USP, 2%, 22 g, Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India. Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, NDC 68462-180-22.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
AcetaZOLAMIDE Tablets, USP, 125 mg, 100 count bottled, Rx Only, Distributed by: Advagen Pharma Limited, Plainsboro, NJ, Manufactured by Rubicon Research Private Limited, Thane, India NDC 72888-047-01
Rubicon Research Private Limited
Tirzepatide 2 mL (10 mg/mL) and 20 mg/mL, 2mL Multidose SC Injection vials, Compounded Rx Product, ProRx 267-565-7008, NDC 84139-210-01
ProRx LLC
Heparin (Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection), 2,000 units per 1,000 mL (2 units/mL), 1000 mL Sterile Single Dose Container, Rx Only, Baxter USA, NDC 0338-0433-04
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Semaglutide, 2 mL (2.5mg/mL), Compounded RX Product, Multidose SC inj, glass vial, ProRx, 267-565-7008, NDC 84139-225-01
ProRx LLC
Semaglutide / Cyanocobalamin Injection: 2.5/0.5 mg/mL, 2 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Compounded Rx Product, ProRX 267-565-7008, NDC 84139-225-02
ProRx LLC
SEMAGLUTIDE 5mg/2mL (2.5mg/mL), Rx Only 2 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx Only, Compounded Drug, Mfd by: ProRX Exton, PA19341, NDC 84139-225-01
ProRx LLC
TIRZEPATIDE 60 mg/3mL (20/mg/mL), Rx Only, 3mL Multiple Dose Vial, Mfd by: ProRx Exton, PA, 19341, NDC 84139-210-02
ProRx LLC
TIRZEPATIDE 20 mg/2mL (10/mg/mL), Rx Only, 2mL Multiple Dose Vial, Mfd by: ProRx Exton, PA, 19341, NDC 84139-210-01
ProRx LLC
SEMAGLUTIDE 10mg/4mL (2.5mg/mL), 4 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx Only, Compounded Drug, Mfd by: ProRX Exton, PA19341, NDC 84139-225-04
ProRx LLC
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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.