Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,277
High severity
1,277 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,160 recalls
- Lower severity 1,621
Lower severity
1,621 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
12,927 recalls
- FDA Food 1,024
FDA Food
1,024 recalls
- CPSC 107
CPSC
107 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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Valproic Acid Oral Solution, USP, 250mg/5mL, 473 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.3%, 5mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn , Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Guaifenesin Oral Solution, 300 mg/ 15 mL, Sugar Free/Alcohol Free, Rx Only, For Institutional Use Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY …
Akorn, Inc.
Apraclonidine Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, packaged in a) 5mL and b) 10 mL bottles, Rx only, Sterile, For Topical Ophthalmic Use Only, Distributed by: A…
Akorn, Inc.
Acetaminophen & Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution 120mg/12mg/5mL, packaged in a) 473mL bottles and b) 40 UD cups, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operat…
Akorn, Inc.
Levetiracetam Oral Solution 100 mg/mL (100 mg/mL), 473 mL, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn, Inc., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 5%, 50mg/mL, 15 mL bottles, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Cetrorelix Acetate for Injection, 0.25 mg, , One carton contains one packaged tray which contains: 1 vial with lyophilized powder for reconstitution,…
Akorn, Inc.
HydrALAZINE HCl Injection, USP, 20 mg/mL, 1 mL Single Dose vials, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake F…
Akorn, Inc.
Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.1%, 5 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Cimetidine HCl Oral Solution 300mg/5mL, 237 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 50mg/5mL (10 mg/mL) packaged in a) 1 mL ampules, b) 5 mL ampules, c) 50 mL vials, Rx Only, Sterile, Manuf…
Akorn, Inc.
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 4%, 15 mL bottles, Rx Only, Sterile, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031…
Akorn, Inc.
Rifampin Capsules USP, 150 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Sterile, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Promethazine HCl & Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution, USP, 6.25mg/10mg per 5 mL, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031…
Akorn, Inc.
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection USP, 0.5%, 150mg/30 mL (5 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 6…
Akorn, Inc.
Moxifloxacin HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, 3 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Proparacaine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Promethazine HCl Oral Solution, USP, 6.25 mg/5mL, 473 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP, 2mg/5mL, 473 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: VersaPharm, Inc. - An Akorn Company- Lake Forest…
Akorn, Inc.
Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, Sterile, packaged in a) 3mL bottles, b bottles) 5 mL, and c)10 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by…
Akorn, Inc.
Sufenta (Sufentanil Citrate Injection, USP) 50 mcg/mL, packaged in a)1 mL ampules, b) 2mL ampules, c) 5mL ampules, For Intravenous and Epidural Use, …
Akorn, Inc.
Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection, USP, 1000 mL bags, 12 bags per carton, Rx only, Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC # 49230-…
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Neomycin & Polymyxin B Sulfates, and Bacitracin Zinc Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 g tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. …
Akorn, Inc.
Calcitriol Injection 2 mcg/mL, 1 mL ampules Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, 15 mL bottles, Rx Only, Sterile, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031…
Akorn, Inc.
Phenylephrine HCl 20 mg added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250mL Bag, Rx Only, Compounded by: Advanced Compounding Solutions, 4 Constitution Way Ste L Wob…
New England Life Care, Inc. dba Advanced Compounding Solutions
Gonak Hypromellose Ophthalmic Solution 25mg/mL, 15 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
Akorn, Inc.
Granisetron HCl Injection, USP, 1 mg/mL, packaged in a) 1mL and b) 4 mL vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake …
Akorn, Inc.
Midazolam Injection, USP 2mg/2mL (1 mg/mL) For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use Only, 2mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, …
Akorn, Inc.
Midazolam Injection, USP, 50 mg/10mL (5mg/mL), For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use Only, 10 mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Fo…
Akorn, Inc.
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, packaged in a) 2.5mL bottles, b) 5mL bottles, c) 10 mL bottles, and d)15mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactu…
Akorn, Inc.
vasopressin 20 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 100 mL*, 0.2 units/mL*, 100 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 S…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Fentanyl Buccal Tablets CII, 600mcg, packaged in cartons of 28 Buccal Tablets (4 tablets x 7 cards), Rx only, Distributed by: Mayne Pharma, Greenvill…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
MSA 7.84% MSG 8.56% (0.92M) Comp. Sol. 1000 ml bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 7128…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
vancomycin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 2 g/500 mL* (4 mg/mL), 500 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift R…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
diphenhydrAMINE 50 mg added to 0.9% sodium chloride 50 mL in 100 mL Partial Additive Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Sn…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Glimepiride Tablets, USP, 4 mg, RX, Packaged as a) 100-count bottle, NDC# 68001-179-00; b) 500-count bottle, NDC# 68001-179-03, Manufactured by: Inta…
Amerisource Health Services LLC
potassium phosphate 30 mmole added to 0.9% sodium chloride 500 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., St…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
NORepinephrine added to dextrose 5%, 16 mg/250 mL* (64 mcg/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
EPINEPHrine added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 4 mg/250 mL* (16 mcg/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdri…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
vancomycin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 1.5 g/250 mL* (6 mg/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
EPINEPHrine added to dextrose 5%, 4 mg/250 mL* (16 mcg/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., S…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Microplegia Solution, MSA/MSG 0.92 Molar with CP2D, packaged in 120 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 65…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Transplant Solution (Plasma-Lyte A), packaged in 165 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Ro…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
vasopressin 40 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 100 mL*, 0.4 units/mL*, 100 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 S…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 2,500 units/250 mL* (10 units/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Sn…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
HyperLyte CR Injection, 250 mL bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-8094-2, code 7…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
vancomycin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 1 g/250 mL* (4 mg/mL), 25 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrif…
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, 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 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.