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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

recalls
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 Jan 5, 2022

PHENYLepherine HCL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 20 mg per 250 mL (80 mcg per mL), Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-701…

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 5, 2022

NOREPINEPHRINE 4 mg per 250 mL (16 mcg per mL) in 5% Dextrose Injection, Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-451-01.

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 5, 2022

Fentanyl Citrate, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 2.5 mg per 250 mL, (10 mcg per mL), Rx Only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC …

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 5, 2022

EPINEPHIrine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 8 mg per 250 mL (32 mcg per mL), Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-0…

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 5, 2022

EPINEPHrine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 16 mg per 250 mL (64 mcg per mL), Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-62…

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 5, 2022

EPINEPHrine, 2 mg per 250 mL (8 mcg per mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY, 12903, NDC 70324-027…

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 5, 2022

dilTIAZem HCl in 5% Dextrose Injection, 125 mg per 125 mL, (32 mcg per mL), Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-951-01.

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 5, 2022

EPINEPHIrine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 4 mg per 250 mL (16 mcg per mL), Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-22…

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Jan 5, 2022

Veklury (remdesivir) for injection, 100 mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, CA 94404, NDC 61958…

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 5, 2022

PHENYLephrine HCl, 50 mg per 250 mL, (200 mg per mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx Only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 7…

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 5, 2022

EPINEPHIrine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 5 mg per 250 mL (20 mcg per mL), Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-05…

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 5, 2022

Morphine Sulfate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 100 mg per 100 mL (1 mg per mL), Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY, 12903, NDC 7…

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 5, 2022

NOREPINEPHRINE in 5% Dextrose Injection, 8 mg per 250 mL (32 mg per mL) Injection, Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-…

SterRx, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Penicillin V Potassium for Oral Solution, USP 125 mg (200,000 U) per 5 mL a) 100 mL (NDC 00093-4125-73) and b) 200 mL (NDC 00093-4125-74) (when mixed…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 60 mg, 500 Tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livo…

The Harvard Drug Group

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 29, 2021

Moxifloxacin, 1 mg/mL, 1mL in 2mL vial, solution for intracameral injection, 10 vials/carton, Rx only, Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd, Englewood, CO 8011…

Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health

FDA Drug Critical Dec 22, 2021

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP 4% (40 mg/mL), 50 mL glass bottles, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma Inc., Buena, NJ 08310, NDC 52565-009-50

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 22, 2021

Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 40 mg/12.5 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-38…

Torrent Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 22, 2021

B-Complex, injection, 1 mL vials, Rx only, Cape Drugs 1384 Cape St. Claire Road Annapolis, MD 21409

Valgene Incorporated dba Cape Drugs

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1%/5% 25 g jars, Rx only, Mfg by TOLMAR Inc. Fort collins, CO 80526, NDC 0781-7263-68

TOLMAR, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Methylcobalamin 12mg/ml injection, 1 mL vials, Rx only, Cape Drugs 1384 Cape St. Claire Road Annapolis, MD 21409

Valgene Incorporated dba Cape Drugs

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 22, 2021

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution, 1.5% w/w, packaged in 150 mL bottles, Rx only, Mfg: SOLA Pharmaceuticals Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 687…

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Dec 15, 2021

Mountain Meadow Herbs Brand Candida Flush Endotoxin Cleans3, 500 mg per capsule, 240 capsules per bottle. UPC 8 13086 01593 2. This product is sold…

Mountain Meadow Herbs, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 15, 2021

12 HR Allergy & Congestion Relief Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg I Pseudoephedrine HCl, 120 mg Antihistamine I Nasal Decongestant, 20 Extended-Release Table…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 15, 2021

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10 mg/325 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscata…

Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 15, 2021

Antihistamine & Nasal Decongestant, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, Allergy & Congestion, 12 Hou…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 15, 2021

Antihistamine & Nasal Decongestant, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, Allergy & Congestion, 12 Hou…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 15, 2021

VANComycin 1g added to 250mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (Injection for Intravenous Use Only), 260 mL per bag, Rx Only, This is a Compounded Drug, Hospit…

Apollo Care

FDA Drug Low Dec 15, 2021

Allergy & Congestion Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg & Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 20 Extended-Release Tablets, Distributed by: …

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 15, 2021

Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg & Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, Allergy and Congestion, 30 Tablets, Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's …

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 15, 2021

Allergy & Congestion Relief Allergy Relief D, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg/ Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended Release Tablets, 20 extended-release tablet…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 15, 2021

Allergy Relief D Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg I Pseudoephedrine HCl, 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets, 30 Extended-Release Tablets USP, Distributed By C…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 15, 2021

Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg/ Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended Release Tablets USP Allergy & Congestion, 20 Tablets, Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laborat…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 15, 2021

Allergy Relief D Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg I Pseudoephedrine HCl, 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets, USP, 30 Extended-Release Tablets USP, Distributed…

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Ascorbic Acid Solution for Injection, 500 mg/mL, 50 mL Multiple Dose Vial, For IM, IV or SC Use Only, Rx only, ASP Cares, 2414 Babcock Rd Ste #106, …

ASP CARES

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Methylcobalamin Solution for Injection, 1 mg/mL, 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial, For IM, SC or IV Use Only, Rx only, ASP Cares2414 Babcock Rd Ste #106, San…

ASP CARES

FDA Drug Critical Dec 8, 2021

Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP, 40 mg/0.4 mL, Single-Dose Syringes with Automatic Safety Device, For Subcutaneous Injection, Rx Only; 0.4 mL Syring…

Sandoz Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 8, 2021

5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 50 mL ADD-Vantage Unit, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, INC., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-7100-68/0409-7100-66

Pfizer Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 8, 2021

Biotin Solution for Injection, 10 mg/mL, 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Sterile, For IM or IV use only, Rx only ASP Cares, 2414 Babcock Rd Ste #106, San …

ASP CARES

FDA Drug Low Dec 8, 2021

Tydemy (drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol & levomefolate calcium tablets, 3 mg/0.03 mg/0.451 mg and levomefolate calcium tablets, 0.451 mg), packaged i…

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 1, 2021

Topiramate Tablets, USP 50 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Unichem Laboratories LTD, Ind. Area. Meerut Road, Ghaziabad -201 003, Ind…

UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC

FDA Drug Low Dec 1, 2021

Butalbital, APAP, Caf 50/325/40 Tablet, packaged in a) 12-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-09, barcode 083929164865; b) 20-count bottles, NDC: 71335-17…

Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. dba BRP Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Low Dec 1, 2021

Carvedilol Tablets, USP, 6.25 mg, 500 Tablets bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc., 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor…

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 1, 2021

Butalbital, APAP, Caf 50/325/40 Tablets, packaged in a) 12-count bottles, NDC: 63629-8392-09, barcode 083929152151; b) 60-count bottles, NDC: 63629-8…

Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. dba BRP Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Flocinolone Acetonide 0.01% Topical Oil, Body Oil, Rx, packaged in 4 oz. bottle, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 65…

Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Cartia XT (Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP) 120 mg, Rx Only, 90 capsules, labelled as (a) Manufactured By: Teva Pharmaceutical…

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 24, 2021

Flocinolone Acetonide 0.01% Topical Oil, Scalp Oil, Rx, packaged in 4 oz. bottle, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 6…

Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 17, 2021

SERMORELIN ACETATE 6MG/IPAMORELIN 6MG - LYOPHILIZED 6MG/6MG VIAL, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio…

Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 17, 2021

Estradiol Valerate 20 mg/mL in Ethyl Oleate Inj. 20 mg/mL Injection in vials, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, S…

Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 17, 2021

BLUE TREE LIPO EXTREME (/W METHYLCOBALAMIN) INJECTION INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio,…

Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy

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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.