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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,058
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2000–2026
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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

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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

0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1797 1025 953 1253 1406 756 706 1080 904 555 658 216

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 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

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

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 Low Jan 25, 2023

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.

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

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

Rifampin Capsules USP, 300 mg, 30-count bottle; Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals Baltimore, Maryland 21202, Manufactured by: Lupin Li…

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 18, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 11, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 11, 2023

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 11, 2023

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

FDA Drug Low Jan 11, 2023

Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets, USP 5mg, 100 tablets, RX Only, Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Salisbury, Maryland 21801, NDC 59746-113-06

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 4, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 4, 2023

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

FDA Drug Low Jan 4, 2023

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 28, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 28, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 28, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 28, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 21, 2022

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

FDA Drug Low Dec 21, 2022

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

FDA Drug Critical Dec 21, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 21, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Critical Dec 21, 2022

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

FDA Drug Critical Dec 21, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 21, 2022

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.

CPSC Moderate Dec 15, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 14, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 14, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 14, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Low Dec 7, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 7, 2022

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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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.