Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
Drugs & Medications ranks #3 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (14,473 notices, 13.9% of the archive); 10% of graded records are high-severity.
The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 14,473 drugs & medications recalls between 2004 and 2026 - roughly 13.9% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #3 of 12. Of the 14,473 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.
- 14,473 total recalls
- #3 of 12 among categories
- 10% graded high-severity
- FDA Drug top agency
Category snapshot
According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Drugs & Medications is #3 of 12 (3rd of 12) with 14,473 recalls, about 13.9% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 1,508 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Drug.
- 14,473
- total recalls
- #3 of 12
- category rank by events
- 10%
- graded high-severity
- FDA Drug
- top issuing agency
Where Drugs & Medications sits among all 12 categories
Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Drugs & Medications is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.
Drugs & Medications vs all categories by recall count
Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class
14,473 3rd of 12 higher than 9 of 12 categories
Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory
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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-24
Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?
Drugs & Medications sits at the 71st percentile of category volume (14,473 recalls) and the 29th percentile of Class I rate (10.5% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
Drugs & Medications recalls by year
2004–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,508
High severity
1,508 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,608 recalls
- Lower severity 1,357
Lower severity
1,357 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
14,105 recalls
- FDA Food 312
FDA Food
312 recalls
- CPSC 56
CPSC
56 recalls
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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NOREPINEPHRINE, 4 mg per 250 mL, (18 mcg per mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-651-01.
SterRx, LLC
Sodium Bicarbonate in 5% Dextrose Injection, Rx Only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-326-03
SterRx, LLC
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 70324-701-01.
SterRx, LLC
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
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 70324-327-02.
SterRx, LLC
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 70324-077-01.
SterRx, LLC
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 70324-627-01.
SterRx, LLC
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 70324-027-01.
SterRx, LLC
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
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 70324-227-01.
SterRx, LLC
Veklury (remdesivir) for injection, 100 mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, CA 94404, NDC 61958-2901-2
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
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 70324-901-01.
SterRx, LLC
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 70324-052-01.
SterRx, LLC
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 70324-427-02.
SterRx, LLC
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 70324-476-01.
SterRx, LLC
Rompe Pecho Max Multi-Symptoms Maximum Strength, 8 Fl. Oz. (237 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166 UPC 0 00856 00309 5, NDC 58593-828-08
Efficient Laboratories, Inc.
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) bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Hand Sanitizer Foam (ethyl alcohol), 62% v/v, packaged in a) 1.5 Oz. cans, NDC 53329-970-12; b) 8 Oz. (227 g) cans, NDC 53329-970-08; and c) 16 Oz. (453 g) cans, NDC 53329-970-06; Manufactured for: Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093.
Medline Industries Inc
Moxifloxacin, 1 mg/mL, 1mL in 2mL vial, solution for intracameral injection, 10 vials/carton, Rx only, Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112, (800) 292-6772, NDC 71449-096-42
Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health
Rompe Pecho Ex Expectorant, packaged in a) 4 Fl. Oz. (118 mL) bottles NDC 58593-829-04 and b) 6 Fl. Oz. (178 mL) bottles NDC 58593-829-06, Distributed by Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166
Efficient Laboratories, Inc.
Rompe Pecho CF Cold & Flu Advanced Formula, 6 Fl. oz. (178 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166, NDC 58593-235-06
Efficient Laboratories, Inc.
Rompe Pecho DM, 6 Fl Oz (178 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Efficient Laboratories, Inc. Miami, FL 33166, NDC 58593-275-06
Efficient Laboratories, Inc.
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.
Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 40 mg/12.5 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. Manufactured for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. NDC: 13668-159-30
Torrent Pharma Inc.
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.
B-Complex, injection, 1 mL vials, Rx only, Cape Drugs 1384 Cape St. Claire Road Annapolis, MD 21409
Valgene Incorporated dba Cape Drugs
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.
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP 4% (40 mg/mL), 50 mL glass bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma Inc., Buena, NJ 06310, Distributed by: McKesson Corporation dba Sky Packaging, 497 Southridge Blvd, Suite 101, Memphis, TN 36141, NDC 63739-997-64.
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
Methylcobalamin 12mg/ml injection, 1 mL vials, Rx only, Cape Drugs 1384 Cape St. Claire Road Annapolis, MD 21409
Valgene Incorporated dba Cape Drugs
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution, 1.5% w/w, packaged in 150 mL bottles, Rx only, Mfg: SOLA Pharmaceuticals Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 68788-7707-01
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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 as part of our Total Yeast Detox Package or it can be purchased separately.
Mountain Meadow Herbs, Inc.
12 HR Allergy & Congestion Relief Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg I Pseudoephedrine HCl, 120 mg Antihistamine I Nasal Decongestant, 20 Extended-Release Tablets USP, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43107, Made in India, NDC 70000-0518-1.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10 mg/325 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Central Islip, NY 11722, NDC 31722-997-01.
Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Antihistamine & Nasal Decongestant, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, Allergy & Congestion, 12 Hour, 30 Tablets, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, www.rugbylaboratories.com. NDC 0638-1242-07.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Antihistamine & Nasal Decongestant, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, Allergy & Congestion, 12 Hour, 20 Tablets, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, www.rugbylaboratories.com. NDC 0536-1242-34.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
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, Hospital/Office Use Only, Apollo Care 3801 Mojave Ct, Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202, NDC 71170-254-25
Apollo Care
Allergy & Congestion Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg & Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 20 Extended-Release Tablets, Distributed by: Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-7388-5.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg & Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets USP, Allergy and Congestion, 30 Tablets, Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc., Princeton, NJ, 08640, Made in India NDC Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, Product of India, NDC 43598-823-31.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Allergy & Congestion Relief Allergy Relief D, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg/ Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended Release Tablets, 20 extended-release tablets, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, Made in India, NDC 69842-249-20
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Allergy Relief D Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg I Pseudoephedrine HCl, 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets, 30 Extended-Release Tablets USP, Distributed By CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02985, Made in India, NDC 69842-249-30
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg/ Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended Release Tablets USP Allergy & Congestion, 20 Tablets, Distributed by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 43598-823-14.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Allergy Relief D Fexofenadine HCl, 60 mg I Pseudoephedrine HCl, 120 mg, Extended Release Tablets, USP, 30 Extended-Release Tablets USP, Distributed By Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, Product of India, NDC 49035-273-30.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
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, San Antonio, TX 78229 NDC 72833-690-50
ASP CARES
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 Antonio, TX 78229 NDC 72833-565-30
ASP CARES
Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP, 40 mg/0.4 mL, Single-Dose Syringes with Automatic Safety Device, For Subcutaneous Injection, Rx Only; 0.4 mL Syringes, Manufactured for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 00781-3246-02; Carton (10 x 0.4 mL Syringes), Manufactured by Shenzhen Techdow Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province 518057, China for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 00781-3246-64
Sandoz Inc
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.
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 Antonio, TX 78229 NDC 72833-0589-30
ASP CARES
Tydemy (drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol & levomefolate calcium tablets, 3 mg/0.03 mg/0.451 mg and levomefolate calcium tablets, 0.451 mg), packaged in cartons containing 3 wallets of 28 Tablets each, Rx Only, Distributed by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United Stated, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur, (M.P.) - 454775, India, 244896, The individual wallet NDC 68180-904-11 and the carton NDC 68180-904-13.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Topiramate Tablets, USP 50 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Unichem Laboratories LTD, Ind. Area. Meerut Road, Ghaziabad -201 003, India. Manufactured for: Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 06815, NDC 29300-116-05.
UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
Butalbital, APAP, Caf 50/325/40 Tablet, packaged in a) 12-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-09, barcode 083929164865; b) 20-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-01, barcode 083921157837; c) 30-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-02, barcode 083922165687, d) 60-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-03, barcode 083923153776, e) 90-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-04, barcode 083924152889, f) 120-count bottles, NDC: 71335-1767-07, barcode 083927153735. Westminster Pharmaceuticals LLC, Rx only, Packaged by Bryant Ranch Pr
Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. dba BRP Pharmaceuticals
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Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.
Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 Aug 19, 2026.