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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Rosuvastatin 5mg tablets, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA 15701, NDC 70518-3519-00
RemedyRepack Inc.
Testosterone Cypionate Injection, USP, CIII, 200 mg/mL, packaged in: a) 10 mL multiple-dose vials (NDC 52536-625-10) and b) 1 mL single dose vials (N…
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Aripiprazole 5mg tablets, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA 15701, NDC 70518-2921-03
RemedyRepack Inc.
Rosuvastatin 10mg tablets, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 70518-0375-03 and 70518-0375-01) and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 70518-0375-00), Rx only…
RemedyRepack Inc.
Ropinirole 0.5 mg tablets, packaged in 90-count bottles, Rx only, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA 15701, NDC 70518-2439-00.
RemedyRepack Inc.
Glimepiride, USP, 1 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a a) 30-count bottle, NDC 61919-0723-30; b) 90-count bottle, NDC 61919-0723-90 Packaged and Dist…
Direct Rx
Simvastatin, USP, 5 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a 90-count bottle, NDC 61919-0710-90 Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx, Dawsonville, GA 305…
Direct Rx
Ropinirole, USP, 0.25 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a 30-count bottle, NDC 72189-0364-30; Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx, Dawsonville, GA …
Direct Rx
Glimepiride, USP, 4 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a a) 30-count bottle, NDC 61919-0250-30; b) 90-count bottle, NDC 61919-0250-90 Packaged and Dist…
Direct Rx
Glimepiride, USP, 2 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a a) 30-count bottle, NDC 61919-0488-30; b) 90-count bottle, NDC 61919-0448-90 Packaged and Dist…
Direct Rx
Ropinirole, USP, 1 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a 30-count bottle, NDC 72189-0364-30; Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx, Dawsonville, GA 305…
Direct Rx
Dabigatran Etexilate 150mg Capsules, 150 mg, Rx Only, 60 Capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA, Distributed by: Ascen…
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Simvastatin, USP, 10 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a a) 30-count bottle, NDC 61919-0688-30 b) 90-count bottle, NDC61919-0688-90, Packaged and Dist…
Direct Rx
Finasteride, USP, 5 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a 90-count bottle, NDC 61919-0733-90; Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx
Direct Rx
Fentanyl 500mcg (2mcg/mL) and Ropivacaine HCl 250mg (1mg/mL) added to 250mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride, For Epidural Use Only, Rx only, 3801 Mojave Ct. Sui…
Apollo Care
Montelukast Sodium Tablets, USP, 10 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 30-count bottle, NDC 61919-0009-30; b) 90-count bottle, NDC 61919-0009-90; P…
Direct Rx
Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg, Rx Only, 60 Capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA, Distributed by: Ascend Labora…
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Simvastatin, USP, 20 mg Tablets, Rx Only, Packaged as a a) 30-count bottle, NDC 61919-0446-30 b) 90-count bottle, NDC 61919-0446-90, Packaged and Dis…
Direct Rx
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 30 mg, 30-count carton, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC., Miami by Noven Pharmac…
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
JARDIANCE (Empagliflozin), 25 mg Tablets, packaged in a) 30-count (NDC0597-0153-30) and b) 90-count (NDC 0597-0153-90) bottles, Rx only, Marketed by:…
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 10mg, 30-count carton, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC., Miami by Noven Pharmace…
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 15 mg, 30-count carton, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC., Miami by Noven Pharmac…
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
Dofetilide Capsules, 500 mcg (0.5 mg), 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396…
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 20mg, 30-count carton, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC., Miami by Noven Pharmace…
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
People's Choice Women's Daily Vitamins with Iron, 30 Tablets, Dietary Supplement
Mason Vitamins, Inc.
Healthy Sense Daily Multiple with Iron, Dietary Supplement, 20 Tablets
Mason Vitamins, Inc.
Colchicine Tablets, USP 0.6 mg, Rx Only, a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-01, b) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-02, Manufactured for:…
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 1 mg, CIV, packaged in: a) 100-count bottle (NDC 51991-0706-01), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 51991-0706-05) and c) 1,000-count …
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc
Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 0.25mg, CIV, packaged in: a) 100-count bottle (NDC 51991-0704-01), b) 500-count bottle and c) 1,000-count bottle, Rx only, M…
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc
Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 0.5mg, CIV, packaged in: a) 100-count bottle (NDC 51991-0705-01), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 51991-0705-05) and c) 1,000-count…
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc
Buprenorphine Transdermal System, CIII 20 mcg/hour, 4 Transdermal Systems One package of 4 disposal units, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Aveva Drug Deliv…
AVEVA Drug Delivery Systems, Inc.
Buprenorphine Transdermal System, CIII 10 mcg/hour, 4 Transdermal Systems One package of 4 disposal units, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Aveva Drug Deliv…
AVEVA Drug Delivery Systems, Inc.
Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 2 mg, CIV, packaged in: a)100-count bottle (NDC 51991-0707-01) and b) 500-count bottle (NDC 51991-0707-05), Rx only, Manufac…
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc
Clobazam Tablets, 10 mg, CIV, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Pune, INDIA, Distributed by: Breckenridge…
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc
Clobazam Tablets, 20 mg, CIV, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Pune, INDIA, Distributed by: Breckenridge…
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc
Clear Eyes, Once Daily, Eye Allergy Itch Relief, olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP, 0.2%, Antihistamine, 2.5 mL (0.085 fl oz) bottle…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Pfizer Recalls Nurtec ODT Prescription Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Inc., of New Haven, Conn.
Unguentine Original Maximum Strength Pain Relieving/Antiseptic Ointment (Camphor 3.0%, Phenol 2.5%, Tannic Acid 2.2%, Oxide 6.6%), packaged in 1 oz. …
Ecometics, Inc.
Snowy Range Blue Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-Sterile Solution, 4fl. oz. [118mL], Distributed by Reliable Products, LLC…
Nanomaterials Discovery Corporation
Heparin Sodium, 25,000USP units per 250 mL, (100 USP units per mL) in 5% Dextrose Injection, 250 mL Excel Container, B.Braun Medical Inc, Bethlehem, …
B. Braun Medical Inc
Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.15%, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 5 mL dropper bottle, NDC 60505-0564-1, UPC 3 60505 05641 5; b) 10 mL dropper…
Apotex Corp.
Phenylephrine HCl 40 mg (160 mcg/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL IV Bag, Leiter Compounding Health 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood CO 80112, N…
Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health
NatraBio, Cold& Sinus Nasal Spray, Homeopathic Medicine, 0.8 FL Oz. ( 24ml), Mfd. for Healthway Corp. Comments or Questions NatraBio Shelburne Falls,…
Nutraceutical Corporation
Heparin Sodium Injection, USP, 20,000 USP units per mL, 25 x 1 mL Multi-Dose Vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous or Subcutaneous Use, Mfd. for: Sagent Ph…
Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc
Metformin hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, RX only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale,…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Vencedor medicated balm (capsaicin 0.028%) 1.5 oz. (43g) tubes, Distributed by: The Larkspur Group Inc. Norwalk, CT 06854
Ecometics, Inc.
Unguentine Original Ointment for Burns (Camphor 3.0%, Phenol 2.5%, Tannic Acid 2.2%, Oxide 6.6%) packaged in 1 oz. (28g) metal tubes, Distributed by:…
Ecometics, Inc.
Soltice Quick-RUB (Menthol 5.1%, Camphor 5.1%) packaged in a) 1.33 oz (37g) plastic jars and b) 3 Oz (85g) plastic jars
Ecometics, Inc.
Phenylephrine HCl 20 mg (80 mcg/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mL IV Bag, Rx only, Leiters Compounding Health 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood CO …
Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health
DIBUCAINE 1% HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT, 1 oz. (28 gm), Manufactured for: Akron Pharma Inc. Fairfield NJ 07004, NDC 71399-2829-1
Akron Pharma, 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.