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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

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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 Aug 7, 2013

Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution USP) 15 mg/mL, Rx Only. Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Birmingham, AL 35242. Distributed by Actavis M…

Actavis South Atlantic LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 31, 2013

Magnesium Sulfate 2 grams in Dextrose 5% for Injection, in 50 mL Plastic Infusion Bags, Med Prep Consulting Inc., Tinton Falls, NJ 07712

Med Prep Consulting, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2013

West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets, a) 1000-count bottle (NDC 0143-1140-10), b) 5000-count bottle (NDC 0143-1140-51), Rx only,…

West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
FDA Drug Low Jul 31, 2013

LA MER the spf 18 fluid tint , broad spectrum spf 18, 1.7 fl.oz. liq./50 ml, Shade LIGHT 02, UPC 7 47930 00481 3, MAX HUBER RESEARCH LABS INC., DIST…

Max Huber Research Labs, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Jul 31, 2013

Oxycodone and Acetaminophen Capsules, USP 5mg/500 mg, packaged in a)100-count bottle (NDC 0591-0737-01), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 0591-0737-05), Rx o…

Watson Laboratories Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2013

AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for injection, 50mg vial, single use vial, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Rx Only, Marketed by: Astellas Pharma US…

Astellas Pharma US Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2013

Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9%, 20 mL Single-dose Fliptop Plastic Vial, packaged in 25 vial Units per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Fore…

Hospira Inc.
FDA Drug Critical Jul 31, 2013

Mitosol (mitomycin for solution), 0.2 mg/vial, Kit for Ophthalmic Use (NDC 49771-002-01), 3 kits per box (NDC 49771-002-03), Rx only, Manufactured fo…

Mobius Therapeutics LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2013

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

Watson Laboratories, Inc.-(Actavis) - Florida
FDA Drug Low Jul 31, 2013

LA MER the spf 18 fluid tint , broad spectrum spf 18, 1.7 fl.oz. liq./50 ml, Shade MEDIUM 03, UPC 7 47930 00482 0 --- MAX HUBER RESEARCH LABS INC., D…

Max Huber Research Labs, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2013

AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for Injection, 50 mg, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Single-Use Vial, Rx Only, Marketed by: Astellas Pharma US, In…

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2013

West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets, a) 1000-count bottle (NDC 0143-1140-10),Rx only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmacuetical …

West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
FDA Drug Low Jul 31, 2013

Pharmalucence Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi Injection for Mycardial and Breast Imaging. For Intravenous Use and Reconstituti…

Pharmalucence, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Jul 31, 2013

LA MER the spf 18 fluid tint , broad spectrum spf 18, 1.7 fl.oz. liq./50 ml, Shade DARK 04, UPC 7 47930 00483 7 --- MAX HUBER RESEARCH LABS INC., DIS…

Max Huber Research Labs, Inc.
FDA Drug Low Jul 24, 2013

Medroxyprogesterone acetate, micronized (EP, USP) active pharmaceutical ingredient, Rx only, packaged in 6.0 kg drums (labeled as 6,000 kg), Bayer Sc…

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Oxytocin Injection, USP, (Synthetic), 10 USP Units/mL, for IV Infusion or IM Use, Rx Only, 1 mL vial, APP ) 10 USP Units/mL, 1 mL, APP Pharmaceutical…

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
FDA Drug Critical Jul 24, 2013

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 40.5 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package vial, Rx only, Mfg. by: Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd., Irun…

Apotex Corp.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 24, 2013

QUETIAPINE Fumarate Tablets 25mg 100 Tablets (10x10) Blister card, Rx, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217,…

American Health Packaging
FDA Drug Low Jul 24, 2013

Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 200 mg/5 mL, a) 75 mL bottle NDC 0093-4160-78 and b) 100 mL bottle NDC 0093-4160-73, Rx Only, Manufactured in C…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Estarylla (Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol) Tablets. USP, 0.25mg/0.035mg, 3X28 tablets per carton. Rx only, Manufactured by Laboratorios Leon Fa…

Sandoz Incorporated
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Diclazuril 10 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Ketamine 100 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Metabolase Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Acetyl-D-Glucosamine w/Chondroitin 200 mg/ml, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Dexpanthenol 250 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Atropine Sulfate 50 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Glutathione 200 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Acepromazine 25 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Oxytocin 20 units/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Medroxyprogesterone 150 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Low Jul 17, 2013

Errin (norethindrone tablets, USP), 0.35 mg, 6 blister cards per carton, 28 tablets each, 28 day regimen, Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersv…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Estradiol Cypionate 10 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Detomidine 10 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Diphenhydramine 50 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Phentolamine 20 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Cal-Phos 1000 Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Adenosine-Mono-Phosphate Injection, 200 mg/ml, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Guanabenz 8 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Gentamicin Sulfate Injection USP 80 mg/2 mL(40 mg/mL as Gentamicin), 2 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, (NDC 0409-1207-13), Rx only, Manufactured by Hosp…

Hospira Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Methylcobalamin 25 mg/ml Inj and 5000 mcg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Bi mix, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Fluphenazine 25 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Sodium Iodide 20% Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Dextrose 50% Solution, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Phenobarbital 62. 5mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Gentamicin 300 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

HCG 125iu/0.25ml (550iu/ml), 3500iu and 10,000iu, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Pento-Gluc 200 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Stanozolol (50 mg/ml and 100 mg/ml) Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Guanabenz 20 mg/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy

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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.