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 · 2026-09-23
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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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, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA 15701.
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.
Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Spray, USP, 2200 International Units per mL corresponding to 200 International Units/spray, 3.7 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Par Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977, NDC 49884-161-11.
Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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. Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202, NDC 71170-950-25
Apollo Care
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 30 mg, 30-count carton, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC., Miami by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 68968-5555-3
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. Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA and Eli Lilly and Company Indianapolis, IN 46285 USA
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 10mg, 30-count carton, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC., Miami by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 68968-5552-3.
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 15 mg, 30-count carton, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC., Miami by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 68968-5553-3
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-396 191, (U.T. of D & NH), India, NDC 47335-0063-86
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 20mg, 30-count carton, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC., Miami by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 68968-5554-3.
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
Buprenorphine Transdermal System, CIII 20 mcg/hour, 4 Transdermal Systems One package of 4 disposal units, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Aveva Drug Delivery Systems Inc. Miramar, FL. 33025, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp Weston, FL. 33326, NDC 60505-7079-05
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 Delivery Systems Inc. Miramar, FL. 33025, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp Weston, FL. 33326, NDC 60505-7077-05
AVEVA Drug Delivery Systems, 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, Sterile, Distributed by Medtech Products Inc. Tarrytown, NY 10591, A Prestige Consumer Healthcare company, Made in Israel, UPC 678112000708; NDC 67172-504-01.
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. (28.3g) metal tubes, Distributed by: Oakhurst Company Levittown, NY 11756
Ecometics, Inc.
Snowy Range Blue Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-Sterile Solution, 4fl. oz. [118mL], Distributed by Reliable Products, LLC, Cheyenne, WY 82003, NDC 75288-100-04.
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, PA. 18018-3524 USA. NDC 0264-9587-20.
B. Braun Medical Inc
Alcolado Relampago (menthol 1%, camphor 1.5%), packaged in a) 7 fluid oz. (207 ml) and b) 16 fluid oz. (472 ml) bottles, Distributed by: The Larkspur Group Inc. South Norwalk, CT 06854
Ecometics, 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 bottle NDC 60505-0564-2, UPC 3 60505 05642 2; c) 15 mL dropper bottle, NDC 60505-0564-3, UPC 3 60505 05643 9; Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326
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, NDC 71449-150-82
Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health
NaturalCare bioAllers, Mold, Yeast and Dust, Homeopathic, Liquid Drops, 20% Alcohol, 1 FL OZ( 30mL), Mfd. for Nutraceutical Corp. NaturalCare Park City, UT, 84098 USA
Nutraceutical Corporation
NaturalCare bioAllers, Allergy Nasal Spray, Homeopathic, All Region Formula, 0.8 fl oz( 24mL), Mfd. Nutraceutical Corp., NaturalCare Park City, UT, 84098 USA, UPC 3 71400 70801 9
Nutraceutical Corporation
Activator Concentrate (sodium fluoride 0.96% in Activator) 1 fl. Oz, liquid oral rinse plastic bottles, Manufactured for: All USA Direct LLC, Broadview, IL 60155
Ecometics, Inc.
NatraBio, Cold& Sinus Nasal Spray, Homeopathic Medicine, 0.8 FL Oz. ( 24ml), Mfd. for Healthway Corp. Comments or Questions NatraBio Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 USA, UPC 3 71400 55711 2
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 Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195; Made in India, NDC carton: 25021-404-01
Sagent Pharmaceuticals 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: Oakhurst Company Levittown, NY 11756
Ecometics, Inc.
Purely Soothing MSM Nasal Spray, 15%, packaged in 30ml, 1.014 fl. oz bottles, Manufactured by: Pharmedica USA, Phoenix, AZ, UPC 7 31034 91380 5
Pharmedica USA, LLC
Phenylephrine HCl 1mg per 10mL (100 mcg/mL) 10 mL syringes, Rx only, Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood CO 80112, NDC 71449-001-15
Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health
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 80112, NDC 71449-148-94
Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health
NaturalCare, children's, Allergy Care, Homeopathic, 4 Months and Up, Liquid Drops, 0.1% Alcohol, 1 FL OZ( 30mL), Mfd. Nutraceutical Corp., Salt Lake City, UT, 84101 USA, UPC 3 71402 30101 0
Nutraceutical Corporation
DIBUCAINE 1% HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT, 1 oz. (28 gm), Manufactured for: Akron Pharma Inc. Fairfield NJ 07004, NDC 71399-2829-1
Akron Pharma, Inc.
Nose Better Gel (0.75% Camphor, 0.50% Menthol, 0.50% Allantoin), packaged in 0.46 oz. (13g) metal tubes, Distributed by: Oakhurst Company Levittown, NY 11756
Ecometics, Inc.
Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 120 mg, Rx Only, 100 Tablets per Carton (10 x 10), Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217. NDC Carton: 60687-493-01; NDC Unit Dose: 60687-493-11.
Amerisource Health Services LLC
Sandoz Recalls Aprepitant Capsules and Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream Prescription Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Sandoz Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey (Lidocaine and Prilocaine cream)
Dofetilide Capsules 250 mcg (0.25 mg) 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA NDC 16729-491-12 UPC 3 16729 49112 9
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP 112 mcg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by Lloyd Inc., Shenandoah, IA, 51601, Distributed by: Alvogen Inc, Pine Brook, NJ 07058, NDC 47781-654-90.
Alvogen, Inc
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP 80 mg* Rx Only, Packaged as a) 90 Tablets NDC 16729-047-15 UPC 3 16729 04715 9; b) 500 Tablets NDC 16729-047-16 UPC 3 16729 04716 6; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703 Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
BusPIRone Hydrochloride Tablets USP 30 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703 Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA, NDC 16729-289-12 UPC 3 16729 28912 2
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Montelukast Sodium Tablets, USP, 10 mg* Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 30-count bottle NDC 16729-119-10 UPC 3 16729 11910 8; b) 90-count bottle NDC 16729-119-15 UPC 3 16729 11915 3; c) 1,000-count bottle NDC 16729-119-17 UPC 3 16729 11917 7; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
BD-102 NF, Microcrystalline Cellulose, NF, Ph. Eur., Jp., Net Content/Gross Weight 20.0 KG / 21.1 KG bulk container, Manufactured by: DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc., 1301 Ogletown Road, Newark, DE 19711, USA. Headquarters: DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApS, Langebrogade 1, Copenhagen, Denmark
DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc
PrimeZEN Black 6000 capsule, 2000mg, Male Sexual Performance Enhancement, 1-count blister card, Distributed by: Prime Premier Group, Los Angeles, CA 90006, UPC 7 28175 52189 1.
Volt Candy Wholesale Club
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP 40 mg* Rx Only, Packaged as a) 90 Tablets NDC 16729-046-15 UPC 3 16729 04615 2; b) 1,000 Tablets NDC 16729-046-17 UPC 3 16729 04617 6, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703 Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Pirfenidone Tablets 267 mg 90-count bottle x3/Carton, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703 Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA. Bottle NDC 16729-467-15, UPC 3 16729 46715 5; Carton NDC 16729-467-85, UPC 3 16729 46785 8.
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
rOPINIRole Tablets USP 0.25 mg*, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703 Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213 INDIA. NDC 16729-232-01, UPC 3 16729 23201 2;
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
BusPIRone Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 5 mg, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 100 Tablets NDC 16729-200-01 UPC 3 16729 20001 1; b) 500 Tablets NDC 16729-200-16 UPC 3 16729 20016 5; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703 Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP, 10 mg* Rx Only, Packaged as a) 90 Tablets NDC 16729-044-15 UPC 3 16729 04415 8; b) 1,000 Tablets NDC 16729-044-17 UPC 3 16729 04417 2; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703, Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA.
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Pravastatin Sodium Tablets USP, 80 mg, Rx Only, 90- count bottle, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703 Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA, NDC 16729-011-15, UPC 3 16729 01115 0
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Sterile Water for Injection, USP, 30x5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, Nephron 4500 12th Street Extension West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 0487-6105-01
Nephron Sc Inc
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Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.
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