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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BusPIRone Hydrochloride Tablets USP 15 mg, Rx Only, 100-count bottle, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703 Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA, NDC 16729-203-01, UPC 3 16729 20301 2;
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Aripiprazole Tablets, USP 20 mg Rx Only, packaged as, a) 30-count bottle, NDC 16729-282-10, UPC 3 16729 28210 9; b) 100-count bottle, NDC 16729-282-01, UPC 3 16729 28201 7; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213. India
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Dofetilide Capsules 500 mcg (0.5 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 16729-492-12 UPC 3 16729 49212 6
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Dofetilide Capsules, 125 mcg (0.125 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 16729-490-12 UPC 3 16729 49012 2
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Vigabatrin for Oral Solution, USP, 500 mg, Rx Only, 50-packets/carton, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703 Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA. Packet NDC 16729-521-63, UPC 3 16729 52163 5; Carton NDC 16729-521-11, UPC 3 16729 52111 6.
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 50 mg/5mL (10 mg/mL), Rx Only, 5 mL Vial, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703 Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA; Vial NDC 16729-465-31, UPC 3 16729 46531 1; Carton NDC 16729-465-03, UPC 3 16729 46503 8
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Clopidogrel Tablets USP, 75 mg, Rx Only, Packaged in a) 30-count bottles NDC 16729-218-10 UPC 3 16729 21810 8; b) 90-count bottles NDC 16729-218-15 UPC 3 16729 21815 3; c) 500-count bottles, NDC 16729-218-16, UPC 3 16729 21816 0; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Tadalafil Tablets, USP, 5 mg Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 30-count bottle NDC 16729-370-10, UPC 3 16729 37010 3; b) 500-count bottle NDC 16729-370-16, UPC 3 16729 37016 5; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213 INDIA
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Glimepiride Tablets USP, 4 mg, Rx Only, Packaged in: a) 100-count bottle NDC 16729-003-01 UPC 3 16729 00301 8; b) 500-count NDC 16729-003-16 UPC 3 16729 00316 2; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Glycopyrrolate Injection, USP, 0.2 mg/mL, 1 mL Single Dose Vial x 25 vials, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc. Durham, NC 27703, USA. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA 1 ml vial NDC 16729-471-63 UPC 3 16729 47163 3; 25 x 1 mL carton NDC 16729-471-08 UPC 3 16729 47108 4
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Aripiprazole Tablets, USP 30 mg Rx Only, a) 30-count bottle, NDC 16729-283-10, UPC 3 16729 28310 6; b) 100-count bottle, NDC 16729-283-01, UPC 3 16729 28301 4; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213. India
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
rOPINIRole Tablets USP 4 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 16729-237-01, UPC 3 16729 23701 7
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Finasteride Tablets USP, 5 mg, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 30-count bottles NDC 16729-090-10 UPC 3 16729 09010 0; b) 90-count bottles NDC 16729-090-15 UPC 3 16729 09015 5; c) 100-count bottles NDC 16729-090-01 UPC 3 16729 09001 8; d) 500-count bottles NDC 16729-090-16 UPC 3 16729 09016 2; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213 INDIA
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Aripiprazole Tablets, USP 5 mg Rx Only, Packaged as a) 30-count bottle, NDC 16729-279-10, UPC 3 16729 27910 9; b) 100-count bottle, NDC 16729-279-01, UPC 3 16729 27901 7; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213. India
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Doxazosin Tablets USP, 4 mg, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 100-count bottle NDC 16729-213-01 UPC 3 16729 21301 1; b) 1,000-count bottle NDC 16729-213-17 UPC 3 16729 21317 2; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
rOPINIRole Tablets USP 0.5 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 16729-233-01, UPC 3 16729 23301 9
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Finasteride Tablets USP, 1 mg, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 30-count bottle NDC 16729-089-10 UPC 3 16729 08910 4; b) 90-count bottle NDC 16729-089-15 UPC 3 16729 08915 9; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213 INDIA
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Phenylephrine HCl Injection, USP, 0.8 mg/10 mL (80 mcg/mL), 10 mL Single-Dose Vial, packaged in 30 x 10 mL Single-Dose Vials per carton, 12 x 30 Vials Carton per case, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, 4500 12th St. Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-301-10.
Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC
Pravastatin Sodium Tablets USP, 10 mg, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 90-count bottle NDC 16729-008-15, UPC 3 16729 00815 0; b) 500-count bottle NDC 16729-008-16, UPC 3 16729 00816 7; 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 20 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 16729-009-15, UPC 3 16729 00915 7.
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 200 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0160-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 137 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0145-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 500 mL Excel Plus Container, Rx Only, B. Braun Medical Inc. Bethlehem, PA 18018, NDC 0264-5802-10
B. Braun Medical Inc.
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL Excel Plus Container, Rx Only, B. Braun Medical Inc. Bethlehem, PA 18018, NDC 0264-5802-00
B. Braun Medical Inc.
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 75 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0120-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 150 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0150-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 62.5 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0117-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
Tacrolimus Capsules, USP, 0.5 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally - 500 090, INDIA; NDC 55111-525-01.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 175 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0155-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 112 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0135-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 37.5 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0112-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 125 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0140-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 88 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0125-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 100 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0130-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 13 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0105-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 44 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0113-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
Dermoplast FIRST AID ANTIBACTERIAL SPRAY (Benzethonium chloride 0.2% First aid antiseptic, Benzocaine 20%) Topical analgesic, NET WT. 2.75 oz (78 g), Distributed by Advantice Health, LLC Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, NDC# 16864-670-01
Advantice Health, Llc
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 50 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0115-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
TIROSINT - SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution, 25 microgram/mL; 6 pouches x 5 ampules, Rx Only; Manufactured for IBSA Pharma Inc. by: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA, 6912 Pazzallo, Switzerland; Distributed by: IBSA Pharma Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; NDC 71858-0110-5
IBSA PHARMA INC
METRONIDAZOLE 500MG 100ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with a home pump or no pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Sentara Infusion Services
IMIPENEM/CILASTATIN 2000MG IN NS 400ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with a Curlin Pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320, NDC# 63323-0322-25
Sentara Infusion Services
Ertapenem (Invanz) 1GM NS 100ML, antibiotic, use with home pump, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Sentara Infusion Services
Thiamine Hydrochloride 200 mg/2mL (100mg/mL), Riboflavin 2 mg/2mL (1mg/mL) Injection, FOR INTRAMUSCULAR OR SLOW INTRAVENOUS USE, 2 mL Sterile Single Use Vial, Preservative-Free, Rx Only, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use by: McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc, Santa Ana, CA 92704.
McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Maximum Zone2 Topical Analgesic, 1oz bottle, for use during a pain sensitive procedure, distributed by: DERMAL SOURCE, Portland, OR, www.dermalsource.com, 1-866-568-3223, NDC code: 80069-012-01, Drug Facts- For use by licensed professionals only' Active Ingredients- Lidocaine HCL (5%), Epinephrine (0.01%).
HTO Nevada, Inc.
Levaquin 750MG IN D5W 150ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with home pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
Sentara Infusion Services
AMPICILLIN 8GM IN NS 400ML, antibiotic, used with Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
Sentara Infusion Services
MEROPENEM (a) 1000MG IN NS 250ML, (b) 2GM IN NS 100ML, (c) 500mg IN NS 125ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with home pump or no pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Sentara Infusion Services
TOBRAMYCIN 660MG IN NS 66ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with homepump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
Sentara Infusion Services
CEFAZOLIN (a) 12GM IN NS 600ML, (b) 2GM IN NS 100ML, (c) 2GM/20ML SW SYRINGE, (d) 3GM IN NS 150ML, antibiotic, used with a curlin, home or no pump assigned. Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Sentara Infusion Services
NAFCILLIN 24GM IN NS 1200ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with a Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Sentara Infusion Services
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Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.
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