Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
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
Category snapshot
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,496
High severity
1,496 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,448 recalls
- Lower severity 1,346
Lower severity
1,346 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
13,922 recalls
- FDA Food 310
FDA Food
310 recalls
- CPSC 58
CPSC
58 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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Acetaminophen 325 mg tablets, packaged in a) 100-count bottle (NDC 71399-8024-01); b) 1000-count bottle (NDC 71399-8024-02), Akorn Pharma Manufactur…
Akron Pharma, Inc.
Trisodium Citrate 0.5% Solution, (0.5%/4L), contains Per Liter: Sodium 140 mmol/L, Chloride 86 mmol/L, Citrate 18 mmol/L, 4000 mL IV bag, packaged in…
Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC
Avant Foaming Hand Sanitizer Ophardt, Fragrance Free, 1000 mL (33.9 fl. oz.) per plastic carton, Manufactured for B4 Brands, Lisbon, Iowa 52253
Aire-Master of America Inc
Acetaminophen Injection, 10 mg/mL, 1,000 mg/100 mL, 100 mL VIAFLO container bag, Single Dose Container, For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Baxter Hea…
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
M Hand Sanitizer Ethyl Alcohol Antiseptic 80%v/v, Topical Solution 128 oz/3,785 mL, Made in Mexico by: Grupo Plast-Y-Kosas S.A. de C.V. Puebla 105 Co…
MEDEK LLC
Azacitidine for Injection, 100 mg Lyophilized Powder, Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad…
Amerisource Health Services LLC
fentaNYL Citrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 2.5 mg per 250 mL, (10 mcg per mL) IV bags, Rx Only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC …
SterRx, LLC
Azacitidine for Injection 100mg/vial Lyophilized Powder, Rx Only, Mfd. in Romania By: Sindan Pharma SRL For BluePoint Laboratories, NDC 68001-313-56
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Systane Zaditor, ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution 0.035%, Antihistamine eye drops, Eye Itch Relief, up to 12 Hours, Sterile, 30 day supply, 5mL…
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Pataday, Once Daily Relief, Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.2%, Antihistamine, Eye Allergy Itch Relief, Once Daily, Sterile, 2.5 mL (…
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol 3350), Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative, 30 Once-Daily Doses, Net WT 17.9 OZ (510 g) bottle, Bayer Healthcare Pharm…
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Ativan Injection (lorazepam injection, USP), 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vials per carton, RX Only, Manufactured by West-Ward Eatontown, NJ 07724, Carton …
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Racepinephrine Inhalation Solution, USP 2.25%, Bronchodilator, For Oral Inhalation Only, Sulfite Free, Preservative Free, 30 x 0.5 mL Sterile Unit-of…
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Night-Time Ointment, Sterile, 3.5 gm (0.12 FL OZ) per box, Alcon, NDC 0065-0518-01.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Asthmanefrin Racephinephrine Inhalation Solution Bronchodilator, For temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma, Preservative Free, Ste…
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Lorazepam Injection, USP, 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vial per carton, Rx Only, Novaplus, Manufactured by Hikma Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. Carton NDC# 06…
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Dakin's Solution, a) sodium hypochlorite 0.125%, quarter strength, NDC 0436-0672-16, b) sodium hypochlorite 0.25%, half strength, NDC 0436-0936-16, c…
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Alcohol Swabsticks, Antiseptic, 50 4" saturated individual packets per box, Manufactured for: Dynarex Corporation, NY 10962, Made in Mexico, NDC 6777…
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Eye-stream, eye wash solution, sterile, 4 FL OZ (118 mL) bottle per box, Alcon, NDC 0065-0530-04.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Triple Antibiotic Ointment, Bacitracin zinc, Neomycin sulfate, Polymixin B sulfate, First Aid Antibiotic, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 144 packets per…
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Lorazepam Injection, USP, 4mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vial per carton, Rx Only, Novaplus, Manufactured by Hikma Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. Carton NDC# ND…
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Prednisone Tablets USP, 20 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Strides Pharma Science Ltd., Bengaluru - 562106, India, Distributed by: St…
Strides Pharma Inc.
Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, Sterile, 5 mL bottles, Manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India, Manufactured for: Cipla U…
CIPLA
Lamotrigine Tablets, USP 100 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-367-10, UPC 3 42291 36710 4
AVKARE Inc.
Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 80 mg/25 mg, 30 Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot no 2, Phase-2…
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Naphcon A eye drops, Naphazoline HCl 0.025% and Pheniramine Maleate 0.3%, Redness Reliever and Antihistamine Eye Drops, Sterile, 15 mL (0.5 FL OZ) bo…
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Bisacodyl Suppositories, Fast Acting Stimulant Laxative, 100 suppositories per box, 10 mg each, Health Star, NDC 57896-443-01.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FentaNYL Citrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1 mg per 100 mL (10 mcg per mL) IV bags, Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY, 12903, NDC 70324-…
SterRx, LLC
Lorazepam Injection, USP, 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vials per carton, RX Only, Manufactured by West-Ward Eatontown, NJ 07724, Carton NDC# 0641-6044-25, …
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Systane, Lubricant Eye Drops, Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% Lubricant, Propylene Glycol 0.3% Lubricant, Original, Long Lasting Dry Eye Relief, Sterile…
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Systane Balance, Lubricant Eye Drops, Propylene Glycol 0.6% lubricant, Restorative Formula, Sterile, 10 mL (1/3 FL OZ) bottle per box, Alcon, NDC 006…
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Debrox, Carbamide Peroxide, Earwax Removal Aid, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle per box), MedTech Products Inc., NDC 63029-321-01.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
A&D Original Ointment, Diaper Rash Ointment & Skin Protectant, 16 oz. Jar, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceutica, NDC 11523-0096-3.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 80 mg/12.5 mg, 30 Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot no 2, Phase…
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads, Sterile, Latex Free, 100 large pads per box, manufactured for: Dynarex Corporation, NY 10962, NDC 67777-121-16.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Naftifine Hydrochloride Gel, USP 1%, packaged in cartons with: a) Net Wt. 90g tube (NDC 0115-1510-48), b) Net Wt. 40g tube (NDC 0115-1510-63), c) Ne…
Tolmar, Inc.
Tacrolimus Ointment, 0.1%, For Dermatological Use Only, Not for Ophthalmic Use, Rx Only, a) 30 g tube, NDC 68462-534-35, b) 60 g tube, NDC 68462-534-…
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Matzim LA (Diltiazem Hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets, 240 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
SUSTANGO (Pendenadril Tytrate Blend) Capsules, 400 mg, 10-count blisters per carton, Formulated by: Male FX Labs, Bangor, ME, ASIN X0024468I9.
Ultra Supplement LLC
Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 15 mg, 100-count blisters per carton, 10 Packs of 10 Tablets Each, Rx Only, Distributed b…
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Testosterone Gel 1% (25mg testosterone/2.5g of gel) 2.5 g per unit dose, Rx Only, 30 unit-dose packets per box. Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Insulin Glargine (Insulin glargine-yfgn) Injection, 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL prefilled pens (NDC 49502-394-71), packaged in cartons of 5 prefilled …
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc
Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 35 mg, 100-count blisters per carton, 10 Packs of 10 Tablets Each, Rx Only, Distributed b…
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), packaged in 100 mL per glass fliptop vial (NDC 0409-4699-54) further packaged in a tray of 10 vi…
Pfizer Inc.
Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP 500mg, Rx Only, 100 Tablets, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, …
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Nifedipine WSP 0.2% Ointment, 60 gram tubes, Rx only, Valor Compounding Pharmacy, 2461 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
Valor Compounding Pharmacy, Inc DBA Valor Compounding Pharmacy
Juice Beauty, The Organic Solution, SPF 8, Naturally Clear Lip Moisturizer, Hydratant pour les Levres, NET WT 0.15 oz (4.25 g) per tube, Active Ingr…
Eco Lips, Inc
Juice Beauty, The Organic Solution, SPF 8, Joyful Lip Moisturizer, Hydratant pour les Levres, NET WT 0.15 oz (4.25 g) per tube, Active Ingredient: Z…
Eco Lips, Inc
Irbesartan Tablets, USP, 150mg, 90- count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd. Roorkee- 247661, India, Marketed by: Jubilant Cad…
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP, 200 mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL) syringe, packaged in 5 x 10 mL Pre-Filled Syringes per carton, 6 x 5 Syringe Carton …
Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC
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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.