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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

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 Jun 2, 2021

Benztropine Mesylate Tablets, USP in all pack sizes, styles and strengths Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Huntsville, AL 35811

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Sulindac Tablets, USP, 200mg 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Epic Pharma, LLC, Laurelton, NY 11413, NDC 42806-011-01

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

VITAMIN D3 25MCG 180 TABLETS; NDC/UPC 880681168011; OTC; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

IBUPROFEN ORAL SUSPENSION USP 100MG/5ML 120ML ; NDC/UPC 59651-032-12; RX; SUSPENSION (NO DROPS)

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

SILADRYL 12.5/5ML 118ML SF AF; NDC/UPC 354838135404; OTC; LIQUID

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

CYANOCOBAL Injection 1000MCG/ML 25X1ML; NDC/UPC 69680-112-25; RX; MULTI DOSE VIAL

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

TIROSINT(levothyroxine sodium) capsules 175MCG 3 blisters X10 capsules; NDC/UPC 71858-0055-4; RX; CAPSULES

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

NAT B VIT D3 2000U 100; NDC/UPC 079854041125; OTC; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

PHENTERMINE HCL 37.5MG 100 C4; NDC/UPC 10702002901; RX; CAPSULES

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

OFLOXACIN 0.3% 5ML OPTH; NDC/UPC 17478071310; RX; DROPS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

ESZOPICLONE 3MG 100 C4; NDC/UPC 65862096901; RX; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

VITAMIN D3 50MCG 100 CALC; NDC/UPC 880681170007; OTC; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

ADVAIR HFA 45-21MCG 12GM; NDC/UPC 173071520; RX; INHALER MEDICAL INTERNAL - MAY OR MAY NOT BE AEROSOL

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Brompheniramine Maleate, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Oral Syrup Net: 1 Pint (473 mL) Bulk Container-Not for House…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Calcium Acetate Capsules 667 mg 200 Capsules Rx only NDC 23155-531-02 Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. Eatontown, NJ 07724

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE SYRUP 10-30-2MG/5ML 473ML; NDC/UPC 71930-026-43; RX; SYRUP

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

CARBIDOPA AND LEVORDOPA TABLETS, USP 25MG/100MG 100 TABLETS; NDC/UPC 51862-856-01; RX; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP 50MG 100 TABLET 10X10UD; NDC/UPC 0904-6868-61; RX; TABLETS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

LIDOCAINE HCL VISC 2% 100ML; NDC/UPC 50383077504; RX; SOLUTION (USUALLY NOT OTIC, OPTH, NASAL DROPS)

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

TOBRAMY/DEX 0.3-0.1% 10ML OPTH; NDC/UPC 24208029510; RX; DROPS

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Low Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

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

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.