Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026
Drugs & Medications recalls
Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 1,277
High severity
1,277 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
11,160 recalls
- Lower severity 1,621
Lower severity
1,621 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Drug
FDA Drug
12,927 recalls
- FDA Food 1,024
FDA Food
1,024 recalls
- CPSC 107
CPSC
107 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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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
LEUCOVORIN 15MG 24; NDC/UPC 54449810; RX; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
Darifenacin Extended-release Tablets 15 mg 30 Tablets Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals, LTD Indrad-382 721, India Manufactured for:…
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
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.
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
DEXAMETH SOD PHOS 0.1% 5ML; NDC/UPC 24208072002; RX; DROPS
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
LITHIUM CARB 150MG 100; NDC/UPC 54252625; RX; CAPSULES
Cardinal Health Inc.
FENOFIBRATE CAPSULES, UPS 67MG 100 CAPSULES NDC/UPC 27241-118-04; RX; CAPSULES
Cardinal Health Inc.
METHOCARBAMOL 500MG 500; NDC/UPC 71093014005; RX; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
VITAMIN D3 25MCG 90 TABLETS; NDC/UPC 880681168004; OTC; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
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.
Brilinta ticagrelar tablets 60 mg 60 tablets Rx only NDC 0186-0776-60 Mfd. for: AstraZeneca LP, Wilmington, DE 19850
Cardinal Health Inc.
LOTEMAX SM (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel) 0.38% 5GM; NDC/UPC 24208-0507-07; RX; GEL
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
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.
Tylenol Acetaminophen Pain Regular Strength Liquid Gels Pain Reliever Fever Reducer 20 Liquid Gels 325 mg each NDC 50580-487-20
Cardinal Health Inc.
PRAVACHOL 40MG 90; NDC/UPC 3519410; RX; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BENICAR 40MG 30; NDC/UPC 65597010430; RX; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE SUBLINGUAL TABLET 3.5 MG 30 UNIT DOSE POUCHES; NDC/UPC 49884089911; RX; EACH POUCH CONTAINS ONE SUBLINGUAL TABLET
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
ASMANEX TWST 220MCG 60INH PWD; NDC/UPC 85134102; RX; INHALER MEDICAL INTERNAL - MAY OR MAY NOT BE AEROSOL
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
THERAPEUTIC M 130; NDC/UPC 740985223680; OTC; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
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.
HYDROCORTISONE ACET 30MG 12; RX; SUPPOSITORY,Rx Only, Distributed by: Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010, NDC: 0574-7093-12
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
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
AcetaZOLAMIDE Tablets, USP 125 mg 100 Tablets Rx only NDC 23155-287-01 Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. Eatontown, NJ 07724
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
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.
PHENTERMINE HCL 30MG 100 C4; NDC/UPC 10702002801; RX; CAPSULES
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
Enalapril Maleate Tablets, USP 2.5 mg 100 tablets Rx only Distributed by: Cardinal Health, NDC 64679-923-02
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
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.
DIBUCAINE TOPICAL ANESTHETIC 1% HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT 28GM ; NDC/UPC 0536-1211-95; OTC; OINTMENT
Cardinal Health Inc.
VIMPAT(lacosamide) Tablets ,100 mg, 60-count bottle; Rx Only, Manufactured for: UCB, Inc. Smyrna, GA 30080
Cardinal Health Inc.
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.
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.
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
- 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 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.