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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
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.
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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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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 Jun 15, 2022

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tablets, USP, 800mg/160mg, 100-count unit dose box, Rx only, MFG: Major Pharma, NDC 0904-2725-61

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

MethyLPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension, USP, 400 mg/10 mL (40 mg/mL), 10 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only, MFG: NorthstarRx/Teva Pharma USA, …

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Olanzapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP 10 mg, 30-count box unit dose tablets (3 blister cards each containing 10 tablets), Rx only, MFG: PAR P…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Diprivan (Propofol) Emulsion, 200 mg per 20 mL (10mg/mL), 20 mL vial, Rx only, MFG: App Pharmaceutical LLC, NDC 63323-269-29

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Levalbuterol Tartrate HFA Inhalation Aerosol, 45 mcg/actuation, 200 metered inhalations, Rx only, MFG: Teva Pharma USA, NDC 0591-2927-54

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate injectable suspension, USP) 80mg/mL, packaged in a) 1 mL single-dose vial (NDC# 0009-3475-01), b) 25-count bo…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Revonto (dantrolene sodium for injection), 20 mg/vial, 6-count box, Rx only, MFG: US WorldMeds, Inc., NDC 27505-003-67

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension, USP 1%, 5 mL bottle, Rx only, MFG: Sandoz Pharma, NDC 61314-637-05

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Bupivacaine HCl Injection, Multi dose vial, 0.25%, 50 mL/2.5 mg/mL, Rx only, Manufacturer: Auromedics Pharma LLC, NDC 55150-0249-50

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Sterile Water for Injection USP, 2000 mL, Rx only, Baxter Healthcare Corp., NDC 0338-0013-06

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Bupivacaine HCl Injection, single dose vial, 0.5%, 30 mL/5 mg/mL, Rx only, Manufacturer: Auromedics Pharma LLC, NDC 55150-0170-30

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Epinephrine Injection, USP, Single-Dose Auto-Injectors 0.3 mg, packaged in 2 count carton, Rx only, MFG: Mylan Pharma, NDC 49502-102-02

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Metoprolol tablets 50 mg, 100-count botte, Rx only, MFG: Sun Pharmaceuticals, NDC 57664-0477-52

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Biopsy and Aspiration Tray Bone Marrow Illinois 11GX4 (10/cs) Rx CRFPED Lidocaine Hydrochloride USP, 1%, 5mL, Rx only, MFG: Becton Dickinson

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, 3 mL bottle, Rx only, MFG: Sandoz Pharma, NDC 6131435502

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Xylocaine + Epinephrine, multi dose vial 1%, packaged in a) 20 mL, 25-count box (NDC 63323-482-27) b) 50 mL, 25-count box (NDC 63323-482-57), Rx only…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 g tube, Rx only MFG: Sandoz, NDC 61314-631-36

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Critical Jun 15, 2022

Tacrolimus (Brand Capsules ) 0.5 mg/mL Suspension, Rx, This is a compounded medication., Valor Compounding Pharmacy, 2461 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA…

Valor Compounding Pharmacy, Inc DBA Valor Compounding Pharmacy
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Paracentesis/Thoracentises Tray (10/cs) Rx CRFPED, Lidocaine Hydrochloride USP, 1%, 5mL, Rx only, MFG: Becton Dickinson

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Xylocaine + Epinephrine, multi dose vial 2%, 20 mL, 25 count box, Rx only, MFG: Fresenius Kabi USA LLC, NDC 63323-483-27

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 4 mL bottle, Rx only, MFG: Alcon Surgical Inc., NDC 0065-0741-14

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar, Glucagon for Injection, 1 mg per vial Diluent for Glucagon, 1ml syringe, Rx only, MFG: Eli Lilly, NDC 00…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Geodon for injection (ziprasidone mesylate), 20 mg/mL, 1 mL single dose vial, Rx only, MFG: Viatris, NDC 0049-3920-83

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Epinephrine Injection, USP, Single-Dose Auto-Injectors 0.15 mg, packaged in 2 count carton, Rx only, MFG: Mylan Pharma NDC 49502-101-02

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Miocol-E (acetylcholine chloride intraocular solution) 20 mg/2mL (10 mg/mL), Rx only, Manufacturer: Bausch & Lomb, NDC 24208-539-20

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Lidocaine Patch 5%, 30-count carton, Rx only, MFG: Qualitest Products, NDC 0603-1880-16

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

EPI-Pen Jr, 2-PAK, (epinephrine injection, USP) Single-Dose Auto-Injectors 0.15 mg, packaged in 2 count carton, Rx only, MFG: Mylan Pharma, NDC 49502…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol HFA with Dose Indicator, 90 mcg, 200 metered inhalations, Rx only, Manufactured for: PAR Pharmaceutical, NDC 025…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

MethyLPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 80 mg/mL, packaged in a) 1 mL single dose vial (NDC 0703-0051-01) b) 25-count box (NDC 0703-005…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

EPI-PEN 2-PAK (epinephrine injection, USP), Single-Dose Auto-Injectors 0.3 mg, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Specialty LP., NDC 49502-500-02

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

MethyLPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension, USP, 200mg/5mL (40 mg/mL), 5 mL multi-dose vial, Rx only, MFG: Teva Pharma USA, NDC 0703-0043-01

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Lidocaine Patch 5%, 30-count box, Rx only, MFG: Teva Pharma USA, NDC 0591-3525-30

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Aparaclonidine Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% as base, 0.5%, 5 mL bottle, Rx only, MFG:Sandoz Pharma, NDC 61314-665-05

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Hydrocortisone Ointment USP, 2.5%, NET WT 28.35 g (1 oz) tube, Rx only, MFG: Sandoz Pharma, NDC 0168-0146-30

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Mupirocin Ointment, USP 2%, 22 grams tube, Rx only, MFG: Teva Pharma USA, NDC 0093-1010-42, MFG: Teva Pharma USA

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Nitrostat (Nitroglycerin Sublingual Tablets, USP) 0.4 mg/tablet, 25-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Pfizer Parke-Davis, Division of Pfizer Inc…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Epidural Tray, Nerve Block Single shot, Rx only, # 182207, MFG: Avanos Medical Sales LLC

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Dihydroergotamine Mesylate, Injection, USP, 1mg/mL, packaged in box of 5 x 1 mL ampules, Rx only, Manufactured for: Perrigo, Minneapolis, MN, NDC 057…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Olanzapine single dose vial Lyophilized, 10 mg, Rx only, MFG: Auromedics Pharma LLC, NDC# 55150-0308-01

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Arzol (Silver Nitrate Applicator), (Silver Nitrate 75%, Potassium Nitrate 25%), 100-count box, Rx only, Manufacturer: Arzol Chemical Co, NDC 12870-00…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution 0.083%, 2.5 mg/3mL, packaged in 25 X 3mL unit-dose vials, Rx only, MFG by: Nephron Pharma, NDC 0487-9501-25

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Sumatriptan Injection, USP, 6mg/0.5 mL, packaged in a box of 5 x 0.5 mL single-dose vials, Rx only, Manufacturer: Auromedics Pharma LLC, NDC 55150-01…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Adrenalin (epinephrine injection, USP) 30 mg/30 mL (1mg/mL), 30 mL multiple dose vial, Rx only, MFG: Par Pharma, NDC 42023-168-01

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Xylocaine - MPF (lidocaine HCl and epinephrine injection, USP), 1%, 300 mg/30 mL, single dose vial, 5-count box, Rx only, MFG: App Pharmaceuticals LL…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Low Jun 15, 2022

Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% PROFESSIONAL SAMPLE, packaged in a) 5 single-use containers (0.2 mL each vial) (NDC 0078-0911-95) and b) …

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Lidocaine Patch, 5%, 30-count box, Rx only, Manufacturer: Rhodes Pharmaceuticals, NDC 42858-0118-30

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Diprivan (Propofol) Emulsion, 100 mg/mL, 10mL vial, Rx only, MFG: App Pharmaceutical LLC, NDC 63323-269-10

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Bupivacaine HCl Injection, single dose vial, Preservative Free 0.5%, 10mL (25/ct), Rx only, Manufacturer: Auromedics Pharma LLC, NDC 55150-169-10

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Moderate Jun 15, 2022

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP, 200 mg/ 20 mL (10 mg/mL), packaged in a) 50 mL vial, in packs of 20 (NDC 00591-2136-51), b) 100 mL vial, in packs…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FDA Drug Low Jun 15, 2022

Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5%, packaged in a) 60 Single-Use Containers: 12 pouches x 5 single-use containers (0.2 mL each vial) (NDC 54…

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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Data sources

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.