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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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.
Rasagiline Mesylate Tablets 1 mg; 30 tablets in HDPE bottle; Rx only; NDC 67877-260-30; Manufactured by Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India; Distributed b…
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL…
Akorn, Inc.
Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide Capsules, USP (37.5 mg/25 mg), Rx Only, 1000 Capsules per bottle, Distributed by: Lannett Company, Inc., Philadel…
Lannett Company Inc.
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
Prostaglandin (E1) Injection Solution, 20 mcg/ml, 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105,…
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
Prostaglandin (E1) Injection Solution, 40mcg/ml, 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, …
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
TriMix Injection (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 10mcg/20mg/1mg/mL INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounde…
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
Rocuronium Bromide Injection, 50 mg/5 mL (10 mg/mL), 5 x 5 mL Pre-Filled Syringe, 6 x 5 syringe carton, Rx Only, Nephron 503B outsourcing facility, 4…
Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC
Mitomycin Injection Solution, 4mg/ml, packaged in a 10 mL Multiple-Dose vial, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105,…
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
TriMix Injection (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 100mcg/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) 100mcg/30mg/2mg/mL INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Ak…
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
Prostaglandin (E1) Injection Solution, 25mcg/ml, 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, …
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
TriMix Injection (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 40mcg/30mg/2mg/mL INJECTABLE, 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina …
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
TriMix Injection (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 30mcg/60mg/2mg/mL INJECTABLE, 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina …
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
BiMix Injection (Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 30mg/0.5mg/mL INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akin…
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
Rifampin Capsules USP, 300 mg, 30-count bottle; Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals Baltimore, Maryland 21202, Manufactured by: Lupin Li…
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Prostaglandin (E1) Injection Solution, 10 mcg/ml, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Wa…
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
Heparin Sodium 2,000, USP Units, per 1,000 mL (2 USP Units/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1,000 mL bags, a) Case (NDC 0409-7620-59), b) Singl…
Pfizer Inc.
Acyclovir Sodium Injection 1,000 mg per 20 mL* (50 mg/mL); Single Dose 20mL Vial, Rx only, Distributed by: AuroMedics Pharma LLC, 279 Princeton-High…
Eugia US LLC
Epi-Caine, Epinephrine 0.025% Lidocaine HCL 0.75% Solution for Intraocular Injection, 1 ml, Single Dose Vial, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals, 355…
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets, USP 5mg, 100 tablets, RX Only, Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Salisbury, Maryland 21801, NDC 59746-113-06
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ganciclovir for Injection, USP, 500mg per vial, packaged in a 10-count carton, Rx Only, Mfd. by: THYMOORGAN PHARMAZIE GmbH, Germany, Distributed by H…
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Glycopyrrolate Tablets, USP, 1 mg, 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose carton, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-363-15
AVKARE LLC
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 2.5 mL, Rx Only, Mfg by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Mfg for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL …
Apotex Corp.
Quinapril Tablets USP, 20 mg (90 pack), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by: Lupin Limited, Goa 403 …
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Oxcarbazepine Tablets 600mg, packaged in a) 100- count bottles (NDC 62756-185-88), b) 500-count bottles (NDC 62756-185-13), c)1000-count bottles (NDC…
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Glycopyrrolate Tablets, USP, 1 mg, 100 tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., East Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 13107-014-01
Aurolife Pharma, LLC
Quinapril Tablets USP, 40 mg (90 pack), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by: Lupin Limited, Goa 403 …
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FentaNYL Citrate 2.5 mg/50 mL (50mcg/ml) Injection Solution, Preservative Free, Single Use 50 ml Cassette, Rx Only, Repackaged by OurPharma, LLC. 251…
OurPharma LLC
Lacosamide Oral Solution, USP, CV, 10mg/mL, packaged in 200 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854,…
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc
8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single Dose Vials, packaged in cartons of 20 vials, Rx Only, Mfd for: Civica, In…
Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
Neuroquell Plus, Advanced Formula, A Homeopathic Drug, Calendula Oil packaged in 0.22 Fl. oz. (6.6 mL) bottles, Mfg. for/Dist. By Claire Ellen Topica…
Atlantic Management Resources Ltd.
8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single Dose Vials, packaged in cartons of 20 vials, Rx only, Manufactured and Di…
Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
Iohexol (300 mg Iodine/mL), 2.4 g Iodine/8 ml, Total Volume 8 ml in 10 ml syringe, 5-count syringes packaged in a bag labeled as Omnipaque (iohexol) …
BayCare Integrated Service Center, LLC /dba BayCare Central Pharmacy
Neuroquell, A Homeopathic Drug, Calendula Oil, packaged in1/8 Fl. oz. (3.5 g) bottles, Mfg. for/Dist. By Claire Ellen Topicals, P.O. Box 901 Westboro…
Atlantic Management Resources Ltd.
Samnyte Tattoo Numbing Creams Recalled Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com; Risk of Poisonin…
Sainite Trading (Shenzhen) Co. LTD, of China
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Each 100 mL contains: SODIUM CHLORIDE, USP - 900 mg, WATER FOR INJECTION, USP - qs, 1000mL Bag, 12 PK, Rx Only, …
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL Single-dose container Rx only NDC 0264-5802-00 B. Braun Medical Inc. Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524 USA 1-800-22…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Desmopressin Acetate Tablet, 0.2 mg, 100-count box, Rx only, Source NDC: 23155-0490-01; MFG: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816; Re…
RemedyRepack Inc.
Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Sulfur 4% Cleansing Pads, Net weight 3.7g (60 cleansing pads Net weight 3.7 g each per carton,) Rx Only, Manufactured For: A…
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Desmopressin Acetate Tablets 0.2mg, 100-count bottles, RX Only, Distributed by: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 23155-490-01
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Nearby categories
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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.