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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

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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 Critical Apr 13, 2022

SYMJEPI (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.3 mg, (0.3 mg/0.3 mL), Two Pre-Filled Single-Dose Syringes per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured for Adamis Pharma…

Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, 20 mg/25 mg*, 90 Tablets bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Greenstone, LLC, Peapack, NJ, 07977, Made in Ge…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Low Apr 13, 2022

Methylprednisolone Tablets, USP 4mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Jubliant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc. Salisbury, MD 21801, USA, NDC …

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

Orphenadrine Citrate Extended-Release Tablets, USP 100 mg, Rx Only, 100 Tablets, Manufactured by Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 NDC 0185-0022-01.

Sandoz, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, 20 mg/12.5 mg*, 90 Tablets bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Greenstone, LLC, Peapack, NJ, 07977, Made in …

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

PHENOBARBITAL Sodium Injection, USP, 65mg/mL, packaged as a) 25 x 1 mL Vials per box (NDC 42494-415-25) and b) 3 x 1 mL Vials per box (NDC 42494-415-…

Vitae Enim Vitae Scientific, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

Travoprost Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.004%, 2.5 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505, NDC 0378-965…

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) tablets, 20 mg/12.5 mg*, 90 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Parke-Davis, Division of Pfizer Inc., NY.…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

PHENOBARBITAL Sodium Injection, USP, 130 mg/mL, packaged as a) 25 x 1 mL Vials per box (NDC 42494-416-25) and b) 3 x 1mL Vials per box (NDC 42494-416…

Vitae Enim Vitae Scientific, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Apr 13, 2022

23.4% Sodium Chloride Injection, 120 mEq per 30 mL (4 mEq/mL), 50 mL prefilled syring, Rx Only, RITEDOSE, 503B Outsourcing Facility, A Division of th…

The Ritedose Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

The Natural Dentist Healthy Breath Antiseptic Rinse, Cool Mint, 16.9 FL OZ (500 mL, Manufactured for Revive Personal Products Company, Madison, NJ 07…

Revive Personal Products Company

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin HCl) tablets, 50 mg/500 mg, 14-count bottle, packaged as 2 bottles per carton , Sample-Not For Sale, Rx Only, Manu…

MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets, 10 mg/12.5 mg*, 90 Tablets bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Parke-Davis, Division of Pfizer I…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, 20 mg/25 mg*, 90 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Greenstone, LLC, Peapack, NJ, 07977, Made in Germany, …

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Low Apr 13, 2022

Cequa (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09%, packaged in 6 pouches x 10 single-use vials (0.25 mL each) per box, Manufactured for Sun Pharma Globa…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

Sucralfate Oral Suspension, USP 1g/10mL, packaged in a) 40 case of 10 mL unit Dose Cups (NDC 69339-148-17) and b) 100 case of 10 mL Unit Dose Cups (N…

DASH Pharmaceuticals LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

PAPAVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE Injection, USP, 60 mg/2mL (30 mg/mL), packaged as a) 25 x 2mL Single Use Vials per box (NDC 72516-024-25) and b) 10 x 2mL Si…

Vitae Enim Vitae Scientific, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets, 20 mg/25 mg, 90 tablets bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Parke-Davis, Division of Pfizer Inc,…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets, 20 mg/12.5 mg, 90 tablets bottles, Rx Only Distributed by: Parke-Davis, Division of Pfizer Inc…

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 13, 2022

Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets 10 mg/12.5 mg 90 tablets bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Parke-Davis, Division of Pfizer Inc, …

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Low Apr 6, 2022

Atorvstatin Calcium Tablets, USP 80 mg*, 90 Tablets, Rx Only, Mrd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Srikakulam - 532 409, INDIA, NDC 55111-124-90

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 6, 2022

TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE/ ANASTROZOLE *GS* OIL (10ML) 200MG/0.5MG/ML; Packaged in a multi dose 10ML vial, as a) (CA) 4 ML Formula ID 136164; b) (RM) 10…

Drug Depot, Inc., dba APS Pharmacy

FDA Drug Critical Apr 6, 2022

Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 12.5 mg, packaged in a case of 24 bottles (100-count bottle), Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmac…

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 6, 2022

Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally - 500 090,…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 6, 2022

Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 15 mg, a) 30-count bottle, (NDC 55111-398-30), b) 90-count bottle, (55111-398-90), Rx Only, Manufactured.…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 6, 2022

Glycopyrrolate Tablets, USP, 1 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor…

Aurolife Pharma, LLC

FDA Drug Low Apr 6, 2022

Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP, 1%/0.05%,15 g tubes, Rx only, Manufactured by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Haifa Bay,…

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

CPSC Moderate Mar 31, 2022

Maped Helix USA Recalls Metal Lockable Drug Chests Due to Risk of Poisoning

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution 1.5%, 150 mL, Rx only, Packaged and Distributed by: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534 Mfg. For SOLA Pharmaceuticals …

Direct Rx

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP, 0.5%, Net Wt. 15 grams tube, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-048-15.

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25%, packaged in a) 100 grams tubes, NDC 52565-030-99; b) 60 grams tubes, NDC 52565-030-60; c) 15 grams tubes, NDC 525…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Mar 30, 2022

HAND SANITIZER Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75%, Net contents: 1 U.S. Gallon/3.785 Liters Tennessee Technical Coatings Corporation, 1421 Higgs Road …

Tennessee Technical Coatings, Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

HAND SANITIZER Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75%, Net contents: 1 U.S. Gallon/3.785 Liters Tennessee Technical Coatings Corporation, 1421 Higgs Road …

Tennessee Technical Coatings, Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Epinephrine Injection 8 mg per 250 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 8mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence, NY, 14031, ND…

Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5%, Net Wt 35.44 g (1 1/4 Oz) tube, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11701, NDC 50383-…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Desonide Ointment, 0.05%, packaged in a) 15 g tubes, NDC 52565-038-15; b) 60 g tubes, NDC 52565-038-60, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, In…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection 8 mg per 250 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 8 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence…

Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5%, Net Wt 35.44 g (1 1/4 oz) tube, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-008-14.

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment USP 0.1%, packaged as a) 15 grams tube, NDC 52565-090-15; b) 30 grams tube, NDC 52565-090-30, Rx Only, Manufactured by: T…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP, 0.1%, packaged in a) 15 grams tubes, NDC 52565-014-15; b) 80 grams tubes, NDC 52565-014-80; c) 1 lb (454 g) jar…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Sermorelin Acetate Lyophilized powder for reconstitution, Multi-Dose 9 mg per vial, Each ML contains: 5% Mannitol USP, Sterile Water for Injection US…

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection 16 mg per 250 mL added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 16 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, …

Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Halobetasol Propionate Ointment, 0.05%, Net Wt. 50 grams tube, Rx only, Manufactured for: SOLA Pharmaceuticals, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, NDC 70512-033-…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Hydrocortisone Butyrate Lotion, 0.1%, 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: SOLA Pharmaceuticals, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, NDC 70512-032-…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Halobetasol Propionate Ointment, 0.05%, packaged as a) 15 g tubes, NDC 52565-073-15; b) 50 g tubes, NDC 52565-073-51, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Telig…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 30, 2022

Hydroxocobalamin B12 1mg/mL, Multi-Dose 30 mL vial, Each ML contains: 0.82% Sodium Chloride USP, 0.9% Benzyl Alcohol NF, Sterile Water for Injection …

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Phenylephrine HCl Injection in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 20 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence, NY, 14031, NDC 76154-…

Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Phenylephrine HCl Injection 50 mg per 250 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 50 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence, NY, …

Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Phenylephrine HCl Injection 40 mg per 250 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 40 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence, NY, …

Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

ROCK TOWN - DISTILLERY - HAND SANITIZER, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Topical Solution packaged in a) 375 mL (12.7 fl. oz.), NDC 74492-0002-1; b) 3785 mL…

Rock Town Distillery, Inc.

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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.