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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 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

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.

FDA Drug Critical Mar 30, 2022

Sodium Acetate Injection, USP, 400 mEq / 100 mL (4 mEq / mL), packaged in 2 trays of 20 vials per shipper (NDC 63323-032-00), each vial: 100 mL fill …

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Diflorasone Diacetate Ointment USP, 0.05%, Net Wt 60 g tubes, Rx only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharm, Inc., Buena, New Jersey 08310, NDC 52565-063-…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Halobetasol Propionate Ointment, 0.05%, Net Wt. 50 grams tube, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, NJ 08310, Distributed by: McKe…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.05%, packaged in a) 100 grams tubes, NDC 52565-045-99; b) 60 grams tubes, NDC 52565-045-60, Rx only, Manufactured by: …

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Mar 30, 2022

REVITADERM WOUND CARE GEL, (Benzalkonium Chloride in a gel containing transforming growth factor-b), 0.1%, packaged in 29.6 mL (1.0 FL OZ) bottles (N…

Blaine Labs Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment, USP, packaged in a) 15 grams tubes, NDC 52565-042-15; b) 30 grams tubes, NDC 52565-042-30; c) 60 grams…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.05%, Net Wt. 100 grams tubes, Rx only, Manufactured for: SOLA Pharmaceuticals, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, NDC 70512-037-10.

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Sincalide Lyophilized powder for reconstitution Each ML contains: Mannitol 170mg, Arginine 30mg, Lysine 15mg, Potassium Phosphate 9mg, Methionine 4mg…

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

FDA Drug Low Mar 30, 2022

T-105, Papaverine 30 mg/mL Phentolamine 1 mg/mL PGE 10 mcg/mL packaged as a) 5 mL Multi-dose NDC 73198-0005-05; b) 10 mL Multi-dose NDC 73198-0005-10…

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, packaged in a) 15 grams tube, NDC 52565-039-15; b) 30 grams tube, NDC 52565-039-30; c) 45 grams tube, NDC …

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Clobetasol Propionate Gel, 0.05%, packaged in a) 15 grams tube, NDC 52565-082-15; b) 30 grams tube, NDC 52565-082-30; c) 60 grams tube, NDC 52565-082…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 30, 2022

Formula F9, Papaverine 0.9 mg/mL, Phentolamine 0.1 mg/mL, PGE 20 mcg/mL, Atropine 0.01 mg/mL, Multi-Dose 10 mL vial, Each ML contains: 0.5% Chlorobut…

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

TheraTears Extra (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) 0.25% Lubricant Eye Drops, 30 Sterile Single-Use Vials per box, Akorn Consumer Health, A Division of…

Akorn, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP, 1.5% w/w, 5 fl. oz. (150 mL) bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: SOLA Pharmaceuticals, Baton Rouge, LA 70810,…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Mar 30, 2022

SB-4, Papaverine 30mg/mL, Phentolamine 3mg/mL, Alprostadil 40mcg/mL, packaged in a) 5 mL Multi-dose vial NDC 73198-0023-05; b) 10 mL Multi-dose vial …

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

NAD+ Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Lyophilized powder for reconstitution, Multi-Dose 500 mg per vial, Each ML contains: 0.288% Sodium Phosphate …

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Diflorasone Diacetate Ointment USP, 0.05%, Net Wt 60 g tubes, Rx only, Manufactured for: SOLA Pharmaceuticals, LLC Baton Rouge, LA 70809, NDC 70512-0…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection 4mg per 250 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 4 mg, 250 mL excel bag, Rx only, Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC, Clarence,…

Athenex Pharma Solutions, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05%, packaged in a) 15 g tubes, NDC 52565-054-15; b) 60 g tubes, NDC 52565-054-60; c) 30 g tubes, NDC 52565-054-30, Rx Only, …

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 30, 2022

Fluocinonide Topical Solution USP, 0.05%, packaged in a) 20 mL bottles, NDC 52565-025-20; b) 60 mL bottles, NDC 52565-025-59, Rx only, Teligent Pharm…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Mar 23, 2022

Jaguar Power Honey packaged in a gold paper box with black writing, 12 sachets per box UPC 3553314142227

Mohammad Mayha

FDA Food Critical Mar 23, 2022

Helmi Honey VIP packaged in a gold paper box with black writing, 12 sachets per box UPC 3553314122014

Mohammad Mayha

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 23, 2022

Trimix (Alprostadil/Papaverine/Phentolamine) 10 mcg/20 mg/1 mg Injectable 5 mL vials, Rx only, Family Pharmacy of Statesville, Inc.

Family Pharmacy of Statesville

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 23, 2022

Methylcobalamin 1 mg/mL Injectable in 1 mL syringes, Rx only, Family Pharmacy of Statesville, Inc.

Family Pharmacy of Statesville

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 23, 2022

Alprazolam Tablets, USP 1mg, 180-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by ULTRAlab Laboratories, Inc., NY; Packaged by GSMS, Inc., CA NDC 60429-504-18.

Golden State Medical Supply Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 23, 2022

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 250 mL Excel Container, Rx only, B. Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA, NDC 0264-7800-20

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Mar 23, 2022

Avaphinal Maximum Male Enhancement Sexual Pills, 2000 MG*, packaged in 10 Capsules per carton.

Walmart Stores

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 23, 2022

Vancomycin14 mg/mL Fortified Ophthalmic Solution in 5 mL bottles, Rx only, Family Pharmacy of Statesville, Inc.

Family Pharmacy of Statesville

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 23, 2022

Trimix (Alprostadil/Papaverine/Phentolamine) 20 mcg/30 mg/0.5 mg Injectable 5 mL vials, Rx only, Family Pharmacy of Statesville, Inc.

Family Pharmacy of Statesville

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 23, 2022

hydrALAZINE HCl Tablets, USP, 10 mg, 100 Tablets per carton (10x10 blister packs), Rx only, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Livonia, MI 48152 …

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 23, 2022

Hydromorphone HCl 1 mg/mL 250 mL bags, Rx only, Family Pharmacy of Statesville, Inc.

Family Pharmacy of Statesville

CPSC Moderate Mar 17, 2022

Acme United Corporation Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Over-the-Counter Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poi…

Acme United of Rocky Mount, North Carolina

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 16, 2022

Alprazolam C-IV 1 mg 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Dist. By: Par Pharmaceutical Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonvi…

Direct Rx

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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.