Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
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
Category snapshot
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,496
High severity
1,496 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,448 recalls
- Lower severity 1,346
Lower severity
1,346 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
13,922 recalls
- FDA Food 310
FDA Food
310 recalls
- CPSC 58
CPSC
58 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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Chlorpheniramine/Hyoscyamine (1ML) 10MG/0.25MG/ML Injectable, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.
Pharmacy Innovations
Ethyl Alcohol 95% (5ML vial) Injectable, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.
Pharmacy Innovations
LIDOCAINE-PF- 5% (5ML VIAL) INJECTABLE, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.
Pharmacy Innovations
DEXAMETHASONE 16MG/ML (3ML VIAL) INJECTABLE; DEXAMETHASONE 24MG/ML INJECTABLE; DEXAMETHASONE-PF- 0.1% (1ML DROPPER) OPH SOLUTION, Rx Only, Pharmacy I…
Pharmacy Innovations
PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE/DEOXYCHOLIC ACID (10ML VIAL) 50MG/50MG/ML (5%/5%) INJECTABLE; Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.
Pharmacy Innovations
Asthmanefrin Racepinephrine Inhalation Solution Bronchodilator (racephedrine, USP 11.25), 30x0.5 mL Sterile Vials each in a foil pouch, NDC 0487-278…
Nephron Sc Inc
GLYCERIN STERILE 99% 2ML VIAL and 5ML VIAL, Injectable, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.
Pharmacy Innovations
Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.3%, 5 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; Distributed by: MWI, Bois…
Akorn, Inc.
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2%, Packaged as (a) 5 mL tube (NDC 17478-711-10) x10 per box NDC 17478-711-31; (b) 30 mL tube NDC 17478-711-30; Rx…
Akorn, Inc.
Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.3%, 5 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; Distributed by: MWI, Boise, I…
Akorn, Inc.
Daptomycin for Injection 350 mg/vial 1 Single-dose vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703 Manufactured by: Intas …
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
GONAK Hypromellose Ophthalmic Demulcent Solution, (25 mg) 2.5%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, For Professional Use in Goinoscopic Examinations, Mfd. by: …
Akorn, Inc.
Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, 5 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, Il 60045. NDC: 17478-106-10
Akorn, Inc.
SIREtizer Hand Sanitizer (Ethyl Alcohol) 80%, packaged in a) 3.38 oz (100 mL), b) 10 oz (295 ml), UPC 8 60003 85882 0, and c) 16.9 oz (500 ml), UPC 8…
Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy LLC
Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, Packaged as a) 10 mL dropper bottle, NDC 17478-209-11; (b) 3 mL dropper bottle, NDC 17478-209-19; (…
Akorn, Inc.
Sensorcaine (Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine Injection, USP) with Epinephrine 1:200,000 (as bitartrate), 0.5%, 250 mg per 50 mL (5 mg per mL), 50 mL …
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Hand Sanitizer, HSANI4LI, (Isopropyl Alcohol), 75% Topical Solution, packaged in 4 L bottles, Thermo Fisher Scientific: Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a,…
Fisher Scientific Co., LLC
Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.3%, 5 mL per dropper bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 17478-290-10
Akorn, Inc.
Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.2%, 2.5 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-305-12
Akorn, Inc.
Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment, USP, 5%, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) per tube, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-62…
Akorn, Inc.
Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.1%, 5 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Marketed by: GSMS, Inc…
Akorn, Inc.
Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.5%, Net Weight: 1 g per tube (50 unit-dose tubes per carton), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake For…
Akorn, Inc.
Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, (Betaxolol HCl 5.6 mg/mL), 5 mL per bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL…
Akorn, Inc.
Olopatadine HCL Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.1%, Antihistamine and Redness Reliever, 5 mL (0.17 FL OZ) per bottle, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake …
Akorn, Inc.
Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Distribute…
Akorn, Inc.
Rifampin Capsules USP, 300 mg, 100 Capsules (10 x 10) per carton, Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217, Carton ND…
Amerisource Health Services LLC
Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, and Bacitracin Zinc Ophthalmic Ointment, USP, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, INC., La…
Akorn, Inc.
PAREMYD (hydroxyamphetamine hydrobromide/ tropicamide ophthalmic solution) 1%/0.25%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc.…
Akorn, Inc.
SINUVA (mometasone furoate) sinus implant, 1350 mcg, 1 implant per pouch, Rx Only, intersect ENT, 1555 Adams Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025, NDC 10599-0…
Intersect ENT, Inc.
AK-POLY-BAC brand of Bacitracin cand Polymixin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) tube, Rx only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, I…
Akorn, Inc.
ERYTHROMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT USP 0.5%, Net Weight: 3.5g (1/8 oz) per tube, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 1…
Akorn, Inc.
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, Packaged in (a) 5 mL dropper bottle, NDC 17478-288-10; (b) 10 mL dropper bottles: NDC 17478-288-11; …
Akorn, Inc.
Cromolyn Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, USP 4%, 10mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-291-11
Akorn, Inc.
Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.1%, 5 mL per dropper bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-…
Akorn, Inc.
Artificial Tears OINTMENT, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) per tube, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. …
Akorn, Inc.
Sensorcaine-MPF (Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine Injection, USP) with Epinephrine 1:200,000 (as bitartrate), 0.25%, 25 mg per 10 mL (2.5 mg per mL), …
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Sensorcaine (Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine Injection, USP) with Epinephrine 1:200,000 (as bitartrate), 0.25%, 125 mg per 50 mL (2.5 mg per mL), 50 …
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.3% (Ciprofloxacin HCl), 2.5mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC…
Akorn, Inc.
Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, 3 mL per dropper bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-519-19
Akorn, Inc.
Levofloxacin Tablets, USP 500 mg; 50-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540; Manufactured by: Macleo…
MACLEODS PHARMA USA, INC
Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.1%, 5 mL (0.17 FL OZ) per bottle, Antihistamine and Redness Reliever, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake …
Akorn, Inc.
Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL…
Akorn, Inc.
QuadMix Plus (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate/Atropine) 20mcg/30mg/2mg/0.2mg/mL INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only…
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
TriMix Injection (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 60mcg/30mg/3mg/mL INJECTABLE, 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina …
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
TriMix Injection (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 11.8mcg/18mg/0.6mg/mL INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compo…
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
Methylcobalamin Injection Solution, 12.5mg/ml, packaged in 2 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Sui…
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
Rifampin Capsules, 300 mg, 30 count blister card, Rx only, Mfg: Lupin Pharma, Baltimore, MD 21202, original NDC 68180-0659-07, Repackaged by: RemedyR…
RemedyRepack Inc.
Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 3 mL, Rx Only, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx, LLC 94 Worldwide Drive, Dawsonville, GA 30534, NDC 721…
Direct Rx
QuadMix Injectable (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate/Atropine) 50mcg/40mg/4mg/0.4mg/mL INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, R…
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
BiMix STD 001 (Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 30mg/1mg/mL INJECTABLE, 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 2347…
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
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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.