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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

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

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Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

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 Moderate Feb 1, 2023

Chlorpheniramine/Hyoscyamine (1ML) 10MG/0.25MG/ML Injectable, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.

Pharmacy Innovations

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 1, 2023

Ethyl Alcohol 95% (5ML vial) Injectable, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.

Pharmacy Innovations

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 1, 2023

LIDOCAINE-PF- 5% (5ML VIAL) INJECTABLE, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.

Pharmacy Innovations

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 1, 2023

DEXAMETHASONE 16MG/ML (3ML VIAL) INJECTABLE; DEXAMETHASONE 24MG/ML INJECTABLE; DEXAMETHASONE-PF- 0.1% (1ML DROPPER) OPH SOLUTION, Rx Only, Pharmacy I…

Pharmacy Innovations

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 1, 2023

PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE/DEOXYCHOLIC ACID (10ML VIAL) 50MG/50MG/ML (5%/5%) INJECTABLE; Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.

Pharmacy Innovations

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 1, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 1, 2023

GLYCERIN STERILE 99% 2ML VIAL and 5ML VIAL, Injectable, Rx Only, Pharmacy Innovations, 2936 W 17th St., Erie, PA.

Pharmacy Innovations

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Critical Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

GONAK Hypromellose Ophthalmic Demulcent Solution, (25 mg) 2.5%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, For Professional Use in Goinoscopic Examinations, Mfd. by: …

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Hand Sanitizer, HSANI4LI, (Isopropyl Alcohol), 75% Topical Solution, packaged in 4 L bottles, Thermo Fisher Scientific: Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a,…

Fisher Scientific Co., LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Distribute…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

PAREMYD (hydroxyamphetamine hydrobromide/ tropicamide ophthalmic solution) 1%/0.25%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc.…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Low Jan 25, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 25, 2023

Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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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