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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Benztropine Mesylate Tablets, USP in all pack sizes, styles and strengths Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Huntsville, AL 35811
Cardinal Health Inc.
Levalbuterol tartrate HFA Inhalation Aerosol 45 mcg/actuation 200 Metered Inhalations Net Contents: 15 g Rx Only NDC 0591-2927-54 Distributed by: Act…
Cardinal Health Inc.
Belbuca (buprenorphine hydrochloride) buccal film 600 mcg 60 pouches containing 1 buccal film each Rx only NDC 59385-025-60 Manufactured for: BioDeli…
Cardinal Health Inc.
Sulindac Tablets, USP, 200mg 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Epic Pharma, LLC, Laurelton, NY 11413, NDC 42806-011-01
Cardinal Health Inc.
VITAMIN D3 25MCG 180 TABLETS; NDC/UPC 880681168011; OTC; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
Lamotrigine Extended-Release Tablets 250 mg 30 Tablets Rx Only NDC 49884-604-11 Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Zhejiang 31…
Cardinal Health Inc.
Norvir Ritonavir Tablets 100 mg 30 Tablets Rx only NDC 0074-3333-30 Abbott Laboratories North Chicago, IL 60064, U.S.A.
Cardinal Health Inc.
Chantix (varenicline) Tablets Continuing Month Box Contains: 4 Continuing Weeks (1 mg x 56 tablets) Rx only ; Rx only Distributed by Pfizer Labs Div…
Cardinal Health Inc.
Sodium Sulfacetamide 9.8% & Sulfur 4.8% Cleanser (sodium sulfacetamide 9.8% and sulfur 4.8%) Net Wt. 10 oz. (285 g) Rx Only NDC 50096-502-10 Manufact…
Cardinal Health Inc.
Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone furoate inhalation powder) 200 mcg 1 Ellipta Inhaler containing 1 Foil Strip of 30 Blisters Rx Only NDC 0173-0876-10 Gla…
Cardinal Health Inc.
IBUPROFEN ORAL SUSPENSION USP 100MG/5ML 120ML ; NDC/UPC 59651-032-12; RX; SUSPENSION (NO DROPS)
Cardinal Health Inc.
SILADRYL 12.5/5ML 118ML SF AF; NDC/UPC 354838135404; OTC; LIQUID
Cardinal Health Inc.
Hydrocortisone Ointment USP 1% Maximum Strength Net Wt. 1 oz (28 g) NDC 0472-0345-56 Manufactured by: Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC 1877 Kawai Road, Linco…
Cardinal Health Inc.
CYANOCOBAL Injection 1000MCG/ML 25X1ML; NDC/UPC 69680-112-25; RX; MULTI DOSE VIAL
Cardinal Health Inc.
TIROSINT(levothyroxine sodium) capsules 175MCG 3 blisters X10 capsules; NDC/UPC 71858-0055-4; RX; CAPSULES
Cardinal Health Inc.
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Aqueous Base, Acne Treatment Gel Net Wt. 2.1 oz (60 g) NDC 45802-101-96 Distributed By Perrigo Allegan, MI 49010
Cardinal Health Inc.
NAT B VIT D3 2000U 100; NDC/UPC 079854041125; OTC; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
RESTASIS 0.05%30X 0.4ML OPTH PF; NDC/UPC 23916330; RX; DROPS/Restasis 0.05% 60x0.4 mL OPTH PF; NDC/UPC 23916330; RX
Cardinal Health Inc.
Children's Loratadine Oral Solution USP, 5 mg/5 mL (Antihistamine) Allergy Grape Flavor 4 FL OZ (120 mL) NDC 51672-2131-8 Distributed by: Taro Pharma…
Cardinal Health Inc.
Banzel (rufinamide) tablets 200 mg 120 tablets Rx only NDC 62856-582-52 Manufactured by Eisai Co., Ltd. Marketed by Eisai Inc. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 076…
Cardinal Health Inc.
PHENTERMINE HCL 37.5MG 100 C4; NDC/UPC 10702002901; RX; CAPSULES
Cardinal Health Inc.
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder for Solution, Laxative Net Wt 4.1 oz (119 g) 7 Once-Daily Doses NDC 45802-868-01 Distributed by Perrigo Allegan, MI 4…
Cardinal Health Inc.
Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol 50,000 IU Dietary Supplement 100 Capsules NDC 75834-020-01 Marketed by: Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sacramento, CA 95827
Cardinal Health Inc.
OFLOXACIN 0.3% 5ML OPTH; NDC/UPC 17478071310; RX; DROPS
Cardinal Health Inc.
Colcrys (colchicine, USP) tablets 0.6 mg 30 tablets Rx only Distributed by: Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. Deerfield, IL 60015,NDC 64764-119-07
Cardinal Health Inc.
Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol 50,000 IU Dietary Supplement 12 Capsules NDC 75834-020-12 Marketed by: Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sacramento, CA 95827 …
Cardinal Health Inc.
ESZOPICLONE 3MG 100 C4; NDC/UPC 65862096901; RX; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
Valsartan Tablets USP 40 mg 30 Scored Tablets Rx Only NDC 59746-360-30 Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd. Roorkee-247661, India
Cardinal Health Inc.
Collagenase Santyl Ointment 250 units/g 30 grams Rx Only Marketed by Smith & Nephew, Inc., Fort Worth, TX 76107, NDC 50484-010-30
Cardinal Health Inc.
Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Acne Medication Wash Net Wt 5 oz (142 g) Distributed By Perrigo Allegan, MI 49010, NDC 45802-318-01
Cardinal Health Inc.
LYRICA (pregabalin) capsules, 200mg 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Parke-Davis, Division of Pfizer Inc., NY, NY 10017, MADE IN SINGAPORE
Cardinal Health Inc.
VITAMIN D3 50MCG 100 CALC; NDC/UPC 880681170007; OTC; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
Darifenacin Extended-release Tablets 7.5 mg 30 Tablets Rx only Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD. Indrad-382 721, India Manufactured for: …
Cardinal Health Inc.
FaBB Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 25 mg Folic Acid 2.2 mg Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 1.0 mg Dietary Supplement 100 Tablets Distribut…
Cardinal Health Inc.
Creon (pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules Dose By Lipase Units Lipase 36,000 USP Units Rx only NDC 0032-3016-13 100 Capsules Marketed by: AbbVie …
Cardinal Health Inc.
ADVAIR HFA 45-21MCG 12GM; NDC/UPC 173071520; RX; INHALER MEDICAL INTERNAL - MAY OR MAY NOT BE AEROSOL
Cardinal Health Inc.
Brompheniramine Maleate, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Oral Syrup Net: 1 Pint (473 mL) Bulk Container-Not for House…
Cardinal Health Inc.
Calcium Acetate Capsules 667 mg 200 Capsules Rx only NDC 23155-531-02 Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. Eatontown, NJ 07724
Cardinal Health Inc.
Linzess (linaclotide) capsules 72 mcg/capsule 30 capsules Rx Only NDC 0456-1203-30 Distributed by: Allergan USA, Inc. Irvine, CA 92612
Cardinal Health Inc.
bupropion Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 75 mg 100 Tablets Rx only NDC 23155-191-01 Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. Eatontown, NJ 07724
Cardinal Health Inc.
BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE SYRUP 10-30-2MG/5ML 473ML; NDC/UPC 71930-026-43; RX; SYRUP
Cardinal Health Inc.
Oseltamivir Phosphate for Oral Suspension 6 mg/mL* *Each mL contains 6 mg oseltamivir base after constitution. 60 mL (usable volume after constituti…
Cardinal Health Inc.
CARBIDOPA AND LEVORDOPA TABLETS, USP 25MG/100MG 100 TABLETS; NDC/UPC 51862-856-01; RX; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP 50MG 100 TABLET 10X10UD; NDC/UPC 0904-6868-61; RX; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
LIDOCAINE HCL VISC 2% 100ML; NDC/UPC 50383077504; RX; SOLUTION (USUALLY NOT OTIC, OPTH, NASAL DROPS)
Cardinal Health Inc.
TOBRAMY/DEX 0.3-0.1% 10ML OPTH; NDC/UPC 24208029510; RX; DROPS
Cardinal Health Inc.
Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram per vial Rx Only Single-use Vial Sterile Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ 0…
Cardinal Health Inc.
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP 10 mg*, Rx Only, 500 count bottle, Mfd By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally 500 090, India, NDC 55111-…
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Prenatal Tablets Gluten Free Multivitamin/ Multimineral Dietary Supplement for Pregnant and Lactating Women UD 100 Tablets (10x10) NDC 77333-715-10 G…
Cardinal Health Inc.
Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets 10 mg/20 mg 30 Tablets Rx Only NDC 33342-192-07 Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Plainsboro, N…
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.