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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,290
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2000–2026
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Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,290 recalls, about 14.1% of the federal recall archive, of which 10% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 14,290 drugs & medications recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 14.1% of the 101,704-record archive. Of the 14,290 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.

  • 14,290 total recalls
  • 14.1% of the archive
  • 10% graded high-severity
  • FDA Drug top agency

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Drugs & Medications accounts for 14,290 recalls, about 14.1% of the 101,704-record federal archive, with 1,496 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.

14,290
total recalls
10%
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 2100 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1843 887 925 1233 1617 638 859 1103 985 516 563 263

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jun 3, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

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Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

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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 Low May 31, 2023

Fentanyl Buccal Tablets CII, 200mcg, packaged in cartons of 28 Buccal Tablets (4 tablets x 7 cards), Rx only, Distributed by: Mayne Pharma, Greenvill…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Cardioplegia Solution, Reperfusate No Potassium, packaged in 238.75 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 65…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Cardioplegia Solution, Induction 4:1, HIGH POTASSIUM/low tromethamine, 36 mEq K, packaged in 500 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Serv…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 3%/Dextrose 5% with CALCIUM and HEPARIN, packaged in 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Ph…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Cardioplegia Solution, Induction 8:1 High Potassium, 108 mEq K, packaged in 500 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehig…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 4%/Dextrose 10% with CALCIUM and HEPARIN, packaged in 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture P…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

vasopressin 50 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 50 mL*, 1 unit/mL*, 50 mL in 100 mL Partial Additive Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Serv…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

NORepinephrine 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 Snow…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

oxyTOCIN 30 units added to dextrose 5%/Lactated Ringer's 500 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste …

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Nafcillin for Injection, USP, 2 gram per vial, Rx only, Mfd. for SAGENT Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195. NDC: 25021-140-10

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 3.5%/Dextrose 10% with CALCIUM and HEPARIN, packaged in 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Lidocaine 2% HCl Inj, 500mL bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-8091-1, code 7128…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

EPINEPHrine added to dextrose 5%, 8 mg/250 mL* (32 mcg/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., S…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

dilTIAZem added to dextrose 5%, 125 mg/125 mL* (1 mg/mL), 125 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Sodium Phosphates Injection 4 mEq/3 mMol/mL, 500 ml bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Glimepiride Tablets, USP, 2 mg, RX, Packaged as a ) 100-count bottle, NDC# 68001-178-00; b) 500-count bottle; NDC# 68001-178-03 Manufactured by: Int…

Amerisource Health Services LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Cardioplegia Solution, Reperfusate 4:1 low potassium, 7.5 mEq K, packaged in 238.75 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., L…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

PHENYLephrine added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 25 mg/250 mL* (100 mcg/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Sno…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Potassium Acetate Injection, 2 mEq/mL, 500 ml bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

vancomycin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 1.5 g/500 mL* (3 mg/mL), 500 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Cardioplegia Solution, Maintenance 8:1 non-enriched, low potassium, 24 mEq K, packaged in 300 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Service…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 5,000 units/500 mL* (10 units/mL), 500 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Sn…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Glimepiride Tablets, USP, 1 mg, RX, Packaged as a)100-count bottle, NDC# 68001-177-00; b) 500-count bottle, NDC# 68001-177-03; Manufactured by: Intas…

Amerisource Health Services LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Cardioplegia Solution, Induction 4:1 Plasmalyte, HIGH POTASSIUM, HIGH K, packaged in 542 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, In…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Low May 31, 2023

Fentanyl Buccal Tablets CII, 800mcg, packaged in cartons of 28 Buccal Tablets (4 tablets x 7 cards), Rx only, Distributed by: Mayne Pharma, Greenvill…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

oxyTOCIN 15 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Alle…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Cardioplegia Solution, Modified St Thomas Solution, low potassium, HIGH SODIUM BICARBONATE, 62 mEq K, packaged in 1000 mL per bag, Rx only, Central A…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Cardioplegia Solution, del Nido Formula, packaged in 1,052.8 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snow…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Tirzepatide 10 mg/0.5 mL Sterile Solution-2 mL Vial, Rx Only, For Sub-Q Use Only, Compounded Drug Product By: Revive Rx, 3831 Golf Dr A, Houston, TX …

Revive Rx LLC dba Revive Rx Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Neonatal PN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 3.5%/Dextrose 10% with low calcium and HEPARIN, packaged in 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixt…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Cardioplegia Solution, LEESBURG CARDIOPLEGIA, packaged in 1030.2 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 …

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Low May 31, 2023

Fentanyl Buccal Tablets CII, 100mcg, packaged in cartons of 28 Buccal Tablets (4 tablets x 7 cards), Rx only, Distributed by: Mayne Pharma, Greenvill…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

oxyTOCIN 60 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 1,000 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Al…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

heparin added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 7,500 units/1,000 mL* (7.5 units/mL), 1000 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 658…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

dilTIAZem added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 125 mg/125 mL* (1 mg/mL), 125 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

PHENYLephrine added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 20 mg/250 mL* (80 mcg/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snow…

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

Nafcillin for Injection, USP, 1 gram per vial, Rx only, Mfd. for SAGENT Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195. NDC: 25021-139-10

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 31, 2023

buPROPrion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP (SR) 150 mg, 60 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbur…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

FentaNYL 500 mcg (2mcg/mL) and Ropivacaine HCL 250 mg (0.1%) added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx Only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave C…

Apollo Care, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 4.5 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfd for Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Chicago, IL 60631, NDC 71288-004-51

Astral SteriTech Private Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP 1.5 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfd for Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Chicago, IL 60631, NDC 71288-005-20

Astral SteriTech Private Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 10 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package, Rx only, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL 6008…

Astral SteriTech Private Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

Ketamine Injection, 50 mg per 5 mL (10 mg/mL), Single-Use Syringe, Rx only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 711…

Apollo Care, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 3.375 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017, NDC 66794-217-41

Astral SteriTech Private Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

VANComycin 1.5g added to 250 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 711…

Apollo Care, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP 3 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfd for Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Chicago, IL 60631, NDC 71288-006-30

Astral SteriTech Private Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP 3 grams vials, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017 USA, NDC 66794-242-41

Astral SteriTech Private Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

Norepinephrine 4 mg added to 250 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection, Rx Only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-50…

Apollo Care, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 500 mg per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017, NDC 66794-212-42

Astral SteriTech Private Ltd.

FDA Drug Moderate May 24, 2023

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 2.25 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017, NDC66794-216-41

Astral SteriTech Private Ltd.

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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.