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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

Category snapshot

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 Jun 2, 2021

NP Thyroid 30 Thyroid Tablets, USP 1/2 grain (30 mg), packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 42192-329-01) and b) 7-count bottles (NDC 42192-329-07), …

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

LEUCOVORIN 15MG 24; NDC/UPC 54449810; RX; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Darifenacin Extended-release Tablets 15 mg 30 Tablets Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals, LTD Indrad-382 721, India Manufactured for:…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Synjardy (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) Tablets 12.5 mg/1000 mg 60 tablets Rx only NDC 0597-0168-69 Distributed by: Boehringer Ingleheim…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

xigduo XR (dapagliflozin/metformin HCl extended-release) tablets 5 mg/1000 mg 60 Tablets Rx only NDC 0310-6260-60 Manufactured for: AstraZeneca Pharm…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Low Jun 2, 2021

Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, USP, 20 mg, Rx Only, 30 Tablets, Manufactured by Alkem Laboratories Ltd, Mumbai, 400 013. INDIA, Distributed by: Ascend…

Ascend Laboratories LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

DEXAMETH SOD PHOS 0.1% 5ML; NDC/UPC 24208072002; RX; DROPS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

TRELEGY ELLIPTA (FLUTICASONE FUROATE, UMEDIDINIUM AND VILANTEROL INHALATION POWDER) 100-62.5-25MCG 60; NDC/UPC 0173-0893-10; RX; INHALER MEDICAL INTE…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

LITHIUM CARB 150MG 100; NDC/UPC 54252625; RX; CAPSULES

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

FENOFIBRATE CAPSULES, UPS 67MG 100 CAPSULES NDC/UPC 27241-118-04; RX; CAPSULES

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

METHOCARBAMOL 500MG 500; NDC/UPC 71093014005; RX; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

VITAMIN D3 25MCG 90 TABLETS; NDC/UPC 880681168004; OTC; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Metoprolol Tartrate and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 50 mg/25 mg 100 Tablets Rx only NDC 62332-115-31 Manufactured for: Alembic Pharmaceuticals, …

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Methotrexate Injection, USP 50 mg/2mL (25 mg/mL) 5 x 2mL Single-Dose Vials, Sterile, Rx Only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Brilinta ticagrelar tablets 60 mg 60 tablets Rx only NDC 0186-0776-60 Mfd. for: AstraZeneca LP, Wilmington, DE 19850

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

LOTEMAX SM (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel) 0.38% 5GM; NDC/UPC 24208-0507-07; RX; GEL

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

NEOMYCIN SULF TABLETS, USP, 500mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC: 0093-1177-01

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Spiriva HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) For Oral Inhalation Only 18 mcg (as tiotropium) per capsule Rx only NDC 0597-0075-41 Manufa…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Tylenol Acetaminophen Pain Regular Strength Liquid Gels Pain Reliever Fever Reducer 20 Liquid Gels 325 mg each NDC 50580-487-20

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

PRAVACHOL 40MG 90; NDC/UPC 3519410; RX; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Orilissa elagolix tablets 150 mg per tablet equivalent to 155.2 mg elagolix sodium, 28 Tablets For 28 Days Rx only NDC 0074-0038-28 Each carton cont…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

edarbyclor Azilsartan Medoxomil and Chlorthalidone Tablets 40 mg*/12.5 mg 30 Tablets Rx Only NDC 60631-412-30 Manufactured for: arbor Pharmaceuticals…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Belsomra (suvorexant) tablets 10 mg Each tablet contains 10 mg suvorexant. This package contains 30 Tablets in 3 Blister Cards. Each Blister Card c…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Synjardy XR (empagliflozin and metformin) hydrochloride extended-release) Tablets 12.5 mg/1000 mg 60 tablets Rx only NDC 0597-0300-45 Dist. by: Boehr…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 120 mg Rx Only NDC 68462-292-01 Manufactured by: Glenmark Generics Ltd Colvale-Bardez, Goa 40351…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

HALOPERIDOL TABLETS 20mg, USP, 100-count bottle, Rx Only Distributed by: Usher-Smith Laboratories, LLC, Maple Grove, MN 55369, NDC: 0832-1560-11

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

BENICAR 40MG 30; NDC/UPC 65597010430; RX; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE SUBLINGUAL TABLET 3.5 MG 30 UNIT DOSE POUCHES; NDC/UPC 49884089911; RX; EACH POUCH CONTAINS ONE SUBLINGUAL TABLET

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Jentadueto XR (linagliptin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release) Tablets 5 mg/1000 mg 30 tablets Rx only NDC 0597-0275-33 Dist. by: Boehringe…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

ASMANEX TWST 220MCG 60INH PWD; NDC/UPC 85134102; RX; INHALER MEDICAL INTERNAL - MAY OR MAY NOT BE AEROSOL

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1% For Topical Application To The Eye Sterile 5 mL Rx only NDC 17478-215-05 Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc.

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

THERAPEUTIC M 130; NDC/UPC 740985223680; OTC; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Ferrous Sulfate 75 mg (equivalent to 15 mg Iron) Per 1.0 mL Alcohol 0.2% v/v Drops Iron Supplement Drops For Infants and Toddlers 50 mL (1 2/3 fl oz)…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets 25 mg 30 Tablets Rx Only NDC 0591-4060-30 Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL …

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

HYDROCORTISONE ACET 30MG 12; RX; SUPPOSITORY,Rx Only, Distributed by: Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010, NDC: 0574-7093-12

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Chantix (varenicline) Tablets Starting Pack Contains: 1 Starting Week (0.5 mgx11 tablets) 3 Continuing Weeks (1 mgx42 tablets) Rx only NDC 0069-0471-…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Jun 2, 2021

NP Thyroid 60 Thyroid Tablets, USP 1 grain (60 mg) 100-count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005, NDC…

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

AcetaZOLAMIDE Tablets, USP 125 mg 100 Tablets Rx only NDC 23155-287-01 Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. Eatontown, NJ 07724

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Corgard (nadolol tablets, USP) 40 mg 100 Tablets Rx only NDC 27505-101-01 Distributed by US WorldMeds, LLC, Louisville, KY 40241

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals Capsules 25 mg 100 Capsules Rx Only NDC 47781-306-01 Manufactured by: Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Norwich, NY 13815 Di…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

PHENTERMINE HCL 30MG 100 C4; NDC/UPC 10702002801; RX; CAPSULES

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Nadolol Tablets, USP 40 mg 100 Tablets Rx Only NDC 69097-868-07 Manufactured for: Cipla USA Inc. 9100 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1599 Miami, FL 33156

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Enalapril Maleate Tablets, USP 2.5 mg 100 tablets Rx only Distributed by: Cardinal Health, NDC 64679-923-02

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Meloxicam Tablets, USP 7.5 mg 100 Tablets Rx Only NDC 69097-158-07 Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc. 9100 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1500 Miami, FL 331…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Steglatro (ertugliflozin) tablets 15 mg 30 Tablets Rx only NDC 0006-5364-03 Manuf. for: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.,…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

DIBUCAINE TOPICAL ANESTHETIC 1% HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT 28GM ; NDC/UPC 0536-1211-95; OTC; OINTMENT

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

VIMPAT(lacosamide) Tablets ,100 mg, 60-count bottle; Rx Only, Manufactured for: UCB, Inc. Smyrna, GA 30080

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Narcan (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray 4 mg Two Pack This box contains two (2) 4-mg doses of naloxone HCl in 0.1 mL of nasal spray. 0.1 mL intranasal spra…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, and vilanterol inhalation powder) 100 mcg/62.5 mcg/25 mcg; 1 ELLIPTA Inhaler containing 30 doses …

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets 210 mg* 200 Tablets Rx Only NDC 59922-631-01 Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. 750…

Cardinal Health Inc.

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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.