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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls
14,290
Top agency
FDA Drug
Years covered
2000–2026
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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

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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

0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1843 887 925 1233 1617 638 859 1103 985 516 563 263

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jun 3, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

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Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

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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 Low Aug 24, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 24, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 24, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 24, 2022

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

FDA Drug Critical Aug 24, 2022

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

FDA Drug Low Aug 24, 2022

Azacitidine for Injection, 100 mg Lyophilized Powder, Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad…

Amerisource Health Services LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Low Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Asthmanefrin Racephinephrine Inhalation Solution Bronchodilator, For temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma, Preservative Free, Ste…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, Sterile, 5 mL bottles, Manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India, Manufactured for: Cipla U…

CIPLA

FDA Drug Low Aug 17, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 17, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 10, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Low Aug 10, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 10, 2022

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

FDA Drug Critical Aug 10, 2022

SUSTANGO (Pendenadril Tytrate Blend) Capsules, 400 mg, 10-count blisters per carton, Formulated by: Male FX Labs, Bangor, ME, ASIN X0024468I9.

Ultra Supplement LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 3, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 3, 2022

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

FDA Drug Critical Aug 3, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 3, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Critical Aug 3, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 3, 2022

Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP 500mg, Rx Only, 100 Tablets, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, …

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Critical Aug 3, 2022

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

FDA Drug Low Aug 3, 2022

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

FDA Drug Low Aug 3, 2022

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

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 3, 2022

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 27, 2022

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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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.