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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Calcium Chloride, 100 mg/mL MDV INJ, Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
METHYLCOBALAMIN 5000MCG/ML MDV INJ, Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
TEST CYP/PROP/DECA-NAN 125MG/ML (80/10/10) IN SESAME OIL, Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
Xpect First aid Extra Strength PAIN AWAY (Acetaminophen 250 mg/Aspirin 250 mg/Caffeine 65 mg) tablets, 2 Tablets/package, Packaged in 12,000 Packets/Case, Material# 111519, Mfg. for: Cintas First Aid & Safety, Mason, OH 45040 (Shipping Label)
Ultra Seal Corporation
ASCORBIC/GLUTATHIONE 1.25/1.25% OPTH SOLN, Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
Loratadine-D Extended-Release Tablets (Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate, Extended-Release Tablets, USP 10mg/240mg) , 10-count blister packs, Distributed By Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-5833-15
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
CALCIUM GLUCONATE 10% INJ (PF), Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
MIC 25/50/50MG/ML MDV, Rx only,Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
ASCORBIC ACID (NON-CORN) 500MG/ML SOLN (PF), Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
VIT B COMPLEX INJ SOLN (HP), Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
METHYLCOBALAMIN 12.5MG/ML MDV INJ SOLN, Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
PROGESTERONE 100MG/ML MDV OIL INJECTION, Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
PainAway II (Acetaminophen 250 mg/Aspirin 250 mg/Caffeine 65 mg) tablets , 2 tablets/pk, packaged in 12,000 Packets/Case, Material # 11161, Mfg. for Respond Industries First Aid, Mason, OH 45040 (Shipping Label)
Ultra Seal Corporation
LEVOCARNITINE 100MG/ML MDV SOLN, Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
MIC/B12A/B6 15/50/100 5MG/50MG/ML MDV, Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
ACETYLCYSTEINE 2% OPTH SOLN, Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
LEVOCARNITINE 100MG/ML MDV SOLN, Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
MIC/B12A 25/50/50MG/ML 1MG/ML MDV, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
First Royal Care Co. LLC, dba Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy
AirDuo Digihaler 55/14 (fluticasone propionate 55 mcg and salmeterol 14 mcg) Inhalation Powder, Rx Only, Mktd by: Teva Respiratory, LLC Frazer, PA 19355, Manufactured in Ireland, NDC 59310-111-06
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
GlipiZIDE Extended-Release Tablets, 2.5 mg, 30 Tablets (3 blister cards each with 10 individually blistered doses), Rx only, Manufactured by: Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc., Cincinnati, OH 45237; Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054. Carton NDC#: 68084-295-21 (Individual Dose NDC: 68084-295-11)
American Health Packaging
Rocuronium Bromide Injection 50mg/5 mL, 5mL Multi-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017, USA, Manufactured by: Sanovel Ilac, San. Ve Tic. A.S. Istanbul, Turkey, NDC 66794-0228-41
Piramal Critical Care, Inc.
AirDuo Digihaler 232/14 (fluticasone propionate 232 mcg and salmeterol 14 mcg) Inhalation Powder, Sample Not For Sale, Rx Only, Mktd by: Teva Respiratory, LLC, Frazer, PA 19355, Manufactured in Ireland, NDC 59310-530-08.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
AirDuo Digihaler 113/14 (fluticasone propionate 113 mcg and salmeterol 14 mcg) Inhalation Powder, Rx Only, Mktd. by: Teva Respiratory, LLC, Frazer, PA 19355, Manufactured in Ireland, NDC 59310-129-06.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
AirDuo Digihaler 232/14 (fluticasone propionate 232 mcg and salmeterol 14 mcg) Inhalation Powder, Rx Only, Mktd by: Teva Respiratory, LLC, Frazer, PA 19355, Manufactured in Ireland, NDC 59310-136-06
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
AirDuo Digihaler 113/14 (fluticasone propionate 113 mcg and salmeterol 14 mcg) Inhalation Powder, Sample Not For Sale, Rx Only, Mktd by: Teva Respiratory, LLC , Frazer, PA 19355, Manufactured in Ireland, NDC 59310-520-08
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar, Glucagon for Injection, 1 mg per vial; Diluent for Glucagon, 1 mL syringe. Rx only, Marketed by: Lilly USA, LLC, Indianapolis, IN 46285; Glucagon, NDC: 0002-8031-01
Eli Lilly & Company
Potassium Chloride 40 mEq in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 270 mL NS, 250 mL bag, Rx Only, SSM Health Care Corporation, 1015 Bowles, Fenton, MO. NDC 60652-6429-1
SSM Health Care St. Louis DBA SSM St. Clare Health Center
Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 10 mEq (750 mg), 500 Tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Strides Shasun Limited, Bengaluru - 562106, India, Distributed by: Strides Pharma In., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 64380-861-07.
Strides Pharma Inc.
Firvanq (vancomycin hydrochloride for oral solution), Vancomycin 50 mg/mL Kit, Each Kit Includes: 1 bottle containing 7.7 g Vancomycin Hydrochloride USP, powder for oral solution and 1 bottle containing 145 mL Grape Flavored Diluent for reconstitution per carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: Azurity pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, MA 01887, NDC 65628-206-05.
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, (Betaxolol HCl 5.6 mg/mL), 5 mL dropper bottle, Rx only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Carton NDC: 17478-705-10, Bottle NDC 17478-705-11
Akorn, Inc.
Artesunate for Injection, 110 mg/vial, packaged in a) 2x2 pack containing 2 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 2 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-11); 4x4 pack containing 4 Single-dose vials artesunate (73607-001-01) and 4 vials sterile diluent (NDC 73607-001-02) per carton (NDC 73607-001-10), Rx only, Mfg for: Amivas, LLC, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, Delaware 19801.
AMIVAS (US), LLC
ceFAZolin, 2 G/20 mL in Sterile Water, 20 mL Sterile Syringe for Injection, IntegraDose Compounding Services, LLC, 719 Kasota Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN. NDC 71139-7087-1
IntegraDose Compounding Services LLC
Occular Allergy Blend 87% Alcohol; In Equal Parts of Apis Mellifica 7x Allium Cepa 7x Euphrasia Officinalis 7X Sabadilla 7X, WHP Homeopathic Medicine For Manufacturing Only, 500 ml. Manufcatured by Washington Homeopathic Products 260JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Springs WV 25411
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
Testosterone Cypionate Testosterone Propionate, 180mg/mL, 20mg/mL, 1 mL vial, Rx only, New Vitalis Pharmacy 4139 Cadillac Ct # 201 Louisville, KY 40213
New Vitalis Pharmacy LLC dba New Vitalis Pharmacy
Aconitum nap Fear* Sucrose/Lactose Pills HPUS: 4X, 5X, 6X,15X, packaged in 1 oz containers, Aconitum nap Fear* Sucrose/Lactose Pills HPUS: 4X, 7X, 12X, packaged in 2 dr containers, Aconitum nap Fear* Sucrose/Lactose Pills HPUS: 4X, 12X, 20X, packaged in 2 oz containers, Aconitum nap Fear* Sucrose/Lactose Pills HPUS: 4X, 5X, 9X,11X, 24X, packaged in 4 dr containers, Aconitum nap Fear* Sucrose/Lactose Pills HPUS: 6X, 30X, packaged in 4 oz containers, WHP Homeopathic Medicine, Washington Homeopathi
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
ZTE-105 Formula Gentle Detoxing. Contents 1000 mL, RX Only, REMEDY: Bryoni Alba 10X, Chelidonium Majus 10X, Carduus Marianus 10X, Dolichos Pruriens 10X, Solidago Vigaurea 10X, Alfalfa 10X, Boldo 10X, Cynara Scolymus 10X, Zincum Muriaticum 13X, Chromium Sulphuricum 10X, Manganum Metallicum 10X, Dilution Alcohol 20%. WHP Homeopathic Medicine. For Manufacturing Use Only, Manufactured for Optimal Health Dimensi. Manufactured By: Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Sprin
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
ZTE-1034 Formula Antimicrobial Bowel. Contents 1000ml. WHP Homeopathic Medicine, For Manufacturing Use Only, REMEDY: Arsenicum Album 10X, Baptisia Tinctoria 10X, Pulsatilla 10X, Lachesis Mutus 11X, Rhus Toxicodendron 10X, Belladonna 7X, Colchicum Autumnale 5X, Aconitum Napellus 8X, Astragalus Menziesli 8X, Carbo Vegetabilis 8X, Chamomilla 3X, Hydrastis Canadensis 3X, Echinacea Angustifolia 12X, Pulsatilla 11X, Anas Barariae, Hepatis ET 60C, Anas Barariae, Hepatis ET 100C, Anas Barariae, Hepatis
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
Verbena Officinalis 6X, Nervousness* Sucrose/Lactose Pills, Packaged 2 Dram, WHP Homeopathic Medicine, Washington Hoemopathis Producs, 260 JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411.
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
Humulus 6X, 15X, Sucrose/Lactose Pills, 6X Packaged as a) 4dr, UPC 7 40640 33969 5; 15X Packaged as b) 4 dr; WHP Homeopathic Medicine. Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411.
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
CVS Health Daytime Severe Cold & Flu Relief Single-Use Vials Mixed Berry Flavor 8 Pre-Measured Vials 0.51 FL OZ (15 mL) Each 4.06 FL OZ (120 mL) Total NDC 69842-499-08 UPC 0 50428 64130 9 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895
New Vision Pharmaceuticals LLC
Kali Sulphuricum 3X, 960ml 20% Alcohol, WHP Homeopathic Medicine, For Manufacturing Use Only. Manufactured by Washington Homeopathic Products 260JR hawvermale Way Berkeley Springs WV 25411.
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
Morphine Sulfate Injection, USP, 2 mg per mL, 1 mL single dose vial, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 63323-452-01. 25 vials per tray packaged 18 trays per shipper
Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
ZTE-1035 Formula, Antimicrobial Combination, Contents 1006 ml, REMEDY: Arsenicum Album 10X, Baptista Tinctoria 10X, Phosphorus 10X, Arnica Montana 10X, Bryonia Alba 10X, Antimonium Crudum 10X, Iodium 10X, Lycopodium Clavatum 10X, Pulsatilla 10X, Berberis Vulgaris 10X, Glycyrrhiza Clabra 10X, Condurango 10X, Ginco Biloba 10X, Zincum Muriaticum 13X, Chromium Sulphuricum 10X, Manganum Metallicum 10X, Alfalfa 3X, Dilution Alcohol 20%, Manufactured by: Washington Homeopathic Products 260 JR Hawvern
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
Aconitum nap Fear* 87% Alcohol HPUS: 5X, 7X, 18X, 30X, packaged in 30 mL containers, Aconitum nap Fear* 87% Alcohol HPUS: 24X, packaged in 50 mL containers, WHP Homeopathic Medicine, Washington Homeopathic Products 260 JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411.
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
ZTE 1013 Formula Antimicrobial - F&M , Contents 1000 ml, REMEDY: Bryonia Alba 10X, Antimonium Crudum 10X, Iodium 10X, Lycopodium Clavatum 10X, Pulsatilla 10X, Berberus Vulgaris 10X, Glycyrrhiza Clabra 10X, Condurango 10X, Ginco Biloba 10X, Chromium Sulphuricum 10X, Manganum Metallicum 10X, Zincum Muriaticum 13X, Dilution Alcohol 20%, WHP Homeopathic Medicine, For Manufacturing Use Only; Manufactured for Optimal Health Dimensions, Manufactured by: Washington Homeopathic Products 260 JR Hawvernal
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
Viola Odorata 4X, 10X, 12X, Bee Stings*, Sucrose/Lactose Pills, 4X Packaged in a) 2 Dram; 10X Packaged in b) 2 Dram; 12X Packaged in c) 2 Dram; d) 4 Dram; WHP Homeopathic Medicine, Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Springs, WV, 25411.
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
Cedar Fever Drops, 20% USP ALCOHOL, 30 mL, homeopathic drug for symptoms of cder allerges, Manufactured for Peoples RX, 3801 S Lamar, Austin, TX 78704. UPC 7 40640 64166 8
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
Daytime Severe Cold & Flu Relief 8 Pre-Measured Vials 0.51 FL OZ (15 mL) Each 4.06 FL OZ (120 mL) Total/Nighttime Severe Cold & Flu Relief 8 Pre-Measured Vials 1.01 FL OZ (30 mL) Each 8.12 FL OZ (240 mL) Total Single-Use Vials Mixed Berry Flavor NDC 69842-495-16 UPC 0 50428 64057 9 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
New Vision Pharmaceuticals LLC
Aconitum Napellus Fear* 20% Alcohol HPUS: 5X, 6X, 26X, 30X, packaged in 15mL containers, Aconitum Napellus Fear* 20% Alcohol HPUS: 6X, 10X, packaged in 30mL containers Aconitum Napellus Fear* 20% Alcohol HPUS: 5X, 10X, 12X, 30X, packaged in 50mL containers Aconitum Napellus Fear* 20% Alcohol HPUS: 5X, packaged in 100mL containers WHP Homeopathic Medicine, Washington Homeopathic Products 260 JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411.
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
Althaea Officinalis 6X, Iritable Bladder* Sucrose/Lactose Pills, packaged as 4 Dram, WHP Homeopathic Medicine, Washington Homeopathic Products, 260 JR Hawvermale Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411.
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
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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.