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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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 Multiple Dose Vial (NDC 63323-463-01), packaged in 25 Multiple Dose Vials per tray (NDC 63323-463-57), Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Hand Sanitizer, HSANI4LI, (Isopropyl Alcohol), 75% Topical Solution, packaged in 4 L bottles, Thermo Fisher Scientific: Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a, 2440 Geel - Belgium, 1 Reagent Lane, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.
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: 17478-622-35
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, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012. NDC: 60429-957-05
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 Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-31
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 60045. NDC: 17478-705-10
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 Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-308-05
Akorn, Inc.
Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Distributed By: MWI Boise, ID 83705, NDC: 13985-611-15
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 NDC 60687-586-01 (Individual Dose NDC: 60687-586-11)
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., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-235-35
Akorn, Inc.
PAREMYD (hydroxyamphetamine hydrobromide/ tropicamide ophthalmic solution) 1%/0.25%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-704-12
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 10599-003-01.
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, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-238-35
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: 17478-070-35
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; (c) 15 mL dropper bottles, NDC 17478-288-12; Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.
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: 17478-105-05
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. NDC: 17478-062-35
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), 10 mL Single Dose Vial (NDC 63323-468-01), packaged in 25 Single Dose Vials per tray (NDC 63323-468-17), Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
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 mL Multiple Dose Vial (NDC 63323-461-01), packaged in 25 Multiple Dose Vials per tray (NDC 63323-461-57), Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
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: 17478-714-25
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: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India. NDC 33342-022-08
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 Forest, IL 60045. Marketed by: GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012. NDC: 51407-499-05
Akorn, Inc.
Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031 NDC: 17478-263-12
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, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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 Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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 Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA 15701, Repackaged NDC 70518-2404-00.
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 72189-0334-05
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, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
QuadMix Injectable (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate/Atropine) 20mcg/20mg/2mg/0.2mg/mL INJECTABLE, 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
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, Sterling, VA 20166.
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, Sterling, VA 20166.
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
TriMix Original (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 5.88mcg/18mg/0.6mg/mL INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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, 4500 12th Street Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC: 69374-924-05
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, Sterling, VA 20166.
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 Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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, Sterling, VA 20166.
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
QuadMix Super 002 (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate/Atropine) 40mcg/30mg/4mg/0.4mg/mL INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
TriMix Plus 002 (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylante) 25mcg/30mg/2mg/mL INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
QuadMix Standard 002 (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate/Atropine) 10mcg/30mg/2mg/0.2MG/ML INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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 Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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 Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
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 Aug 19, 2026.
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 Aug 19, 2026.