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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Lisinopril Tablets USP 20 mg, packaged in a) 15-count blister card (NDC 0615-7718-05), b) 30-count blister card (NDC 0615-8255-39), Rx only, Mfd By Lupin, PKG by Vangard Glasgow, KY 42141.
NCS Healthcare of Kentucky Inc
LEADER brand Eye Irritation Relief (Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, Povidone 0.6%, Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) dropper bottles, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017, Made in India NDC: 70000-0087-1
Cardinal Health Inc.
Integrity Biochem HSC 70-VA, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Hand Sanitizer, Vanilla Scented Topical Gel 208.19L (55 gallons)- drum. Integrity Biochem, 1100 North Cresson Hwy, Cresson, TX 76035. Made in the USA, NDC: 77512-052-03
Integrity Bio-Chemicals LLC
8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1mEq/mL), a) 20x50 mL Single Dose Vials (Vial NDC 51754-5001-1; Carton NDC 51754-5001-5) and b) 25x50 mL Single Dose Vials (Vial NDC 51754-5001-1; Carton NDC 51754-5001-4), For Intravenous Use Only, RX Only, Manufactured and Distributed by: Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645; ALSO LABELED 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1mEq/mL), c) 20x50 mL Single Dose Vials, (Vial NDC 72572-740-01; Carton NDC 72572-740-20), R
Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
Buspirone Hydrochloride Tabs USP 10 mg, packaged in a) 15-count blister card (NDC 0615-7718-05) b) 30-count blister card (NDC 0615-7718-39), Rx only, Mfd By Pliva HRVATSKA for Teva USA, PKG by Vangard Glasgow, KY 42141.
NCS Healthcare of Kentucky Inc
Integrity Biochem HSC 70-LM, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Hand Sanitizer, Lemon Scented Topical Gel, 208.19 L (55 gallons) drum, Integrity Biochem, 1100 North Cresson Hwy, Cresson, TX 76035. Made in the USA NDC: 77512-044-03
Integrity Bio-Chemicals LLC
Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops, packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles, Dist. by: RUGBY LABORATORIES, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1325-94.
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
Integrity Biochem HSC70-LV, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Hand Sanitizer, Lavender Scented Topical Gel 208.19L (55 gallons) drum, Integrity Biochem, 1100 North Cresson Hwy, Cresson, TX 76035. Made in the USA, NDC: 77512-047-03
Integrity Bio-Chemicals LLC
Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP 20mg, Packaged as (a) 30-count bottle, NDC 68462-390-30; (b) 1000-count Bottle, NDC 68462-390-10: RX Only, Manufactured for: Glenmark, Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, Product of India,
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Propylene Glycol, 0.6%); 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL) dropper bottles, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Made in India NDC: 70000-0587-1
Cardinal Health Inc.
LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 0.5%); 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) dropper bottles, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Made in India NDC: 70000-0090-1
Cardinal Health Inc.
Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Dextran/Hypromellose), 0.1%/0.3%, packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles, Distributed by: RUGBY LABORATORIES, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1282-94
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
Midazolam in 0.8% Sodium Chloride Injection 100 mg/100 mL (1mg/mL), 100 mL Single-Dose Vial, 25 count carton, Ready to Use For Intravenous Infusion Only Preservative Free, Rx Only, Manufactured and Distributed by Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645, (Vial NDC 51754-2131-1; Carton NDC 51754-2131-4).
Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
Equate Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol 62%), 7.5 FL.OZ. (221 mL) UPC 6 81131 05961 9
Omega & Delta Co., Inc.
Oxygen, Compressed USP, UN 1072, packaged in cylinders labeled as Size: a) C; b) D; c) E; d) H; e) M; f) M6, Rx only, Family Medical Supply, 2011 W Cumberland St. Dunn, NC 28334.
Family Medical Supply Inc
Oxybutynin Chloride Extended-Release Tablet USP, 5 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Baddi, India. Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. NDC # 68382-255-01
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
2% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 100mg/5mL(20mg/mL), Glass ABBOJECT Unit of Use Syringe, packaged as 1 vial and injector per carton, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4903-11
Pfizer Inc.
Oxybutynin Chloride Extended-Release Tablet USP, 15 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Baddi, India. Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. NDC # 68382-257-01.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 5 mEq/10 mL (0.5mEq/mL), Glass ABBOJECT Unit of Use Syringe, packaged as 1 vial and injector per carton, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-5534-24
Pfizer Inc.
Buprenorphine HCl, Injection, 0.3mg/mL, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use, Rx Only, 1mL Single Dose Vial, (supplied in packages of 5 vials) Distributed by Par Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977, NDC: 42023-179-05
PAR Sterile Products LLC
Montelukast Sodium Tablets, USP 10 mg, Rx Only, 1000 count bottle, Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories., Princeton, NJ 08540, Made in India, NDC# 55111-725-10.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Oxybutynin Chloride Extended-Release Tablet USP, 10 mg, 100 count bottles Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Baddi, India. Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. NDC # 68382-256-01.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Clinical TREAT Antifungal Powder, Vanilla Scent, 3 OZ (85 g) tube, Active Ingredient: Miconazole Nitrate 2.0% w/w Antifungal, Manufactured for Medline Industries, LP, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093 USA, NDC: 53329-169-79
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Oxaydo (oxycodone HCl, USP) tablets, 7.5 mg, 100 Tablets per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Zyla Life Sciences US Inc., Wayne, PA 19087. NDC: 69344-213-11
Zyla Life Sciences US Inc.
1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 50mg/5mL(10mg/mL), Glass ABBOJECT Unit of Use Syringe, packaged as 1 vial and injector per carton, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4904-11
Pfizer Inc.
Liothyronine Sodium Tablets, USP, 5 mcg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396 191,(U.T. of D & NH), India. NDC 62756-589-88
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Liothyronine Sodium Tablets, USP, 25 mcg, 100-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396 191,(U.T. of D & NH), India. NDC 62756-590-88
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Opium Tincture, USP (Deodorized), 10 mg/mL of anhydrous morphine, packaged in 118 mL (4 Fl oz) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 42799-217-01
Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals, LLC
VANCOmycin HCI PF, 1.25 g added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL IV Bag, Rx only, Leiters Compounding Health, 13796 Compark Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112, NDC 71449-028-68.
Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health
ION*Sinus Spray, 1 fl oz/ 30 mL, Manufactured by: ION* Biome Charlottesville, VA
Biomic Sciences, LLC dba ION Intelligence of Nature
VANCOmycin HCI PF, 1.5 g added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL IV Bag, Rx only, Leiters Compounding Health, 13796 Compark Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112, NDC 71449-029-68.
Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health
Restore Sinus Spray, Manufactured by: Biomic Sciences, LLC Charlottesville, VA
Biomic Sciences, LLC dba ION Intelligence of Nature
Oxytocin synthetic, 30 Units added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 500mL IV Bag (0.06 Units per mL), Rx only, Leiter Compounding Health, 13796 Compark Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112, NDC 71449-157-70
Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health
ION* Sinus Support Nasal Spray, 1 fl oz/30 ml bottles, Manufactured by: ION* Intelligence of Nature Charlottesville, VA
Biomic Sciences, LLC dba ION Intelligence of Nature
Methotrexate Tablets, USP, 2.5 mg, 10x10 Unit-Dose Tablets per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724. NDC: 0054-8550-25
West-Ward Columbus Inc
Lidocaine-phenylephrine 1%-1.5% 1mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Moxifloxacin in Balanced Salt Solution 400 mcg/0.4 mL (100 mcg/0.1 mL) 1 mL syringes, Rx only, Compounded by: Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Calcium chloride Solution for Intravenous Injection, 20 mg/mL, 500 mL bags, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Lidocaine HCl 4% ophthalmic solution, 3 mL single-use dropper, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Doxil (doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection) 50 mg in 25 mL (2 mg/mL), Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC 0338-0067-01
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Moxifloxacin in Balanced Salt Solution, Solution for Intraocular Injection, 600 mcg/0.4mL (150 mcg/0.1mL) Syringe, Rx only, Compounded by: Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Betaxolol Tablets, USP 10 mg, Rx Only, 100 count bottles, Mfd by: KVK Tech Inc., Newtown, PA 18940, Made in USA, NDC# 10702-013-01.
KVK-Tech, Inc.
TPC Drops (tropicamide 1%- phenylephrine 2.5%- cyclopentolate HCl 1% ophthalmic solution, 5 mL droppers, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
TheraBreath for Kids! Oral Rinse, sodium fluoride 0.05% (0.02% w/v fluoride ion), 16 fl. oz. 473 mL bottles, Strawberry Splash, UPC 6 97029 70000 6, manufactured for Church & Dwight Co, Inc., Ewing, NJ 08628
Church & Dwight Inc
MYDRIATIC-4: Tropicamide - Proparacaine - Phenylephrine - Ketorolac Sterile Ophthalmic Solution Drops 1% - 0.5% - 2.5% - 0.5%, 5mL bottle, Imprimis, NJOF, 1705 Route 46 West, Unit 6B, Ledgewood, NJ 07852 (844)-446-6979, NDC:71384-632-05
Imprimis NJOF, LLC
Calcium Gluconate Ophthalmic Irrigation Solution 1%, 500 mL bags, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Lidocaine HCL 2% and Oxymetazoline HCl 0.025% Solution for intranasal administration, 2 mL syringes, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP (SR), 150 mg, 60 tablets bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India, NDC 47335-737-86
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Calcium Gluconate 2.5% solution for inhalation, 5mL pre-filled syringes, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Vancomycin 1 MG/0.1 ML Solution for Intraocular Injection, 0.8 ML Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Compounded by: Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
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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.