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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
Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.
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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

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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

recalls
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 May 5, 2021

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, Generic for Keflex, USP, Powder for Oral Suspension, 250 mg/5mL, Pkg Size 100, Rx only, Repackaged by Preferred Pharm…

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Imperial Extreme 2000 Capsules, 2000 mg, 1 count blister cards, distributed S&B Shopper LLC. Little Ferry, NJ UPC 7 18122 04073 5

S & B Story LLC

FDA Drug Low May 5, 2021

Evrysdi (risdiplam) for oral solution, 60 mg/80mL (0.75mg/mL), 80 mL total volume after constitution, Rx only, Distributed by: Genentech, Inc. NDC:50…

Genentech Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Triple SupremeZen Gold 3500, Packaged in paper packaging with a pill blister,1 capsule per box, Distributed by VIEW LIFE Distributors Los Angeles CA …

Na Na Collection

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

PremierZen Black 5000 capsules, 1 capsule per card/24 capsules per box, Distributed by New Premier Group Los Angeles CA 90006 UPC 7 2817542189 4

Namoo Enterprise LLC

FDA Drug Low May 5, 2021

Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% (Augmented), packaged in 15 grams tubes, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 083…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low May 5, 2021

Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% (Augmented), packaged in 15 grams tubes, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 0831…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

Losartan Potassium USP, 50 mg, RX Only, Pkg By PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Oklahoma City, OK 73127 a) 60 Tablets NDC: 43063-854-60; b) 90 Tab…

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Low May 5, 2021

Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP, 0.05% (Augmented), packaged in 50 grams tubes, Manufactured by: Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 0831…

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate May 5, 2021

PremierZen Platinum 5000, Packaged in paper packaging with a pill blister, 1 capsule per box, Distributed by New Premier Group Los Angeles CA 90006

Na Na Collection

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Estradiol Transdermal System Delivers 0.0375 mg/day, 8 Systems/box, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Dist. by: Nov…

Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Delivers 0.075 mg/day, 8 patches/box, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Di…

Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Flurandrenolide Ointment USP, 0.05%, Net Wt. 60 grams, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma, Inc. Buena, New Jersey 08310 NDC 52565-017-60

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 28, 2021

Betadine (Povidone-Iodine) 5%, 0.5mL per syringe Single Use Syringe Rx only, For Topical Ophthalmic Use (DO NOT INJECT) STERILE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION, …

Edge Pharma, LLC

CPSC Moderate Apr 28, 2021

UST Recalls Bottles of LifeSeasons Blood Nourish-R Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

UST Mfg. LLC., of Layton, Utah

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Saxenda (liraglutide) Injection, 18 mg/3 mL (6 mg/mL), 1 x 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample. Not for Resale., Rx only, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08…

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

NovoLog FlexPen (insulin aspart) Injection, 100 units/mL, 3 mL Prefilled Insulin Syringe pen, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx Only, Novo Nordisk Inc., Pla…

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Low Apr 21, 2021

Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5%, NET WT 35.44 g (1 1/4 Oz) tube, Rx Only, Teligent Pharma Inc., Buena, New Jersey, 08310, NDC 52565-008-14.

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Apr 21, 2021

Distributed by: DocRx, Methylprednisolone Tablets, USP 4 mg, Rx, 21 Count Blister, NDC: 69306-004-21, Relabeled by: Enovachem Pharmaceuticals 379 Van…

Asclemed USA Inc. dba Enovachem Pharmaceuticals

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

OZEMPIC (semaglutide) injection, 2 mg/1.5 mL (1.34 mg/mL) Prefilled pen, 1 pen, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx only, Novo Nordisk Inc, Plainsboro, NJ 085…

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

ViCTOZA (liraglutide) injection, 18 mg/3 mL (6 mg/mL), contains: 1 Victoza Pen, Sample Not for Resale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Ba…

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Riomet (metformin hydrochloride oral solution) 500 mg/5 mL Cherry Flavor, 16 fl. oz., 473 mL bottles Rx Only, Manufactured by: Mikart, LLC, Atlanta, …

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

TRESIBA (insulin degludec injection) 100 units/mL (U-100), One 10 mL multi-dose vial, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk …

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Low Apr 21, 2021

Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, USP, 4 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured …

Macleods Pharma Usa Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

Fiasp PenFill (insulin aspart injection) 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL cartridge, 5 cartridges per package, Sample Not for Resale, Rx Only, Manufactured…

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Cefprozil for Oral Suspension USP, 250mg/5mL, packaged as a) 50 mL (when mixed) bottles (NDC 68180-402-01); b) 75 mL (when mixed) bottles (NDC 68180-…

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

Xultophy 100/3.6 (insulin degludec and liraglutide injection), 100 units/mL and 3.6 mg/mL, 3 mL Prefilled Pen, SAMPLE, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo…

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

Levemir FlexTouch (insulin detemir) injection, 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaer…

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

Fiasp (insulin aspart injection), 100 units/mL (U-100), One 10 mL multi-dose vial, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S…

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

Fiasp FlexTouch (insulin aspart injection) 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk, …

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Lite'n Foamy E2 Sanitizing Handwash (Benzalkonium Chloride, 0.13%), Net Contents: 1 US Gallon/ 3.79 Liters per gallon container, For Institutional an…

Spartan Chemical Co Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

TRESIBA FlexTouch (insulin degludec injection) 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvae…

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

NovoLog (Insulin aspart) Injection, 100 units/mL (U-100), One 10 mL multi-dose vial, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A…

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Antiseptic Hand Cleaner (Chloroxylenol, 1.0%), Net Contents: 1 US Gallon/ 3.79 Liters per gallon container, For Institutional and Industrial Use Only…

Spartan Chemical Co Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 21, 2021

TRESIBA FlexTouch (insulin degludec injection) 200 units/mL (U-200), 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaer…

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 21, 2021

Itraconazole Capsules, 100 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd., Roorkee - 247661, India; Marketed by: Jubilant Cad…

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Food Low Apr 14, 2021

Live Better vegan vitamin d-3 by CVS Health, 50 mcg (2000 IU), 40 tablets in blue PET jar, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. one CVS Drive, Woonsock…

New Generation Wellness Inc.

FDA Drug Low Apr 14, 2021

Metformin HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, Rx Only, 500-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbur…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Ganirelix Acetate Injection, 250 mcg/0.5 mL, Sterile Prefilled Syringe, Rx only, Distributor: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA…

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution, USP, 0.1%, (Lotion), a) 30 mL (NDC 0713-0701-85) and b) 60 mL (NDC 0713-0701-53), Rx Only, Distributed by: Coset…

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Neomycin Sulfate Tablets, USP 500mg, Rx Only, 10x10 Unit dose 100 Tablets, Manufactured for: X-GEN Phamaceuticals, Inc. Big Flats, NY 14814. NDC 398…

X-Gen Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Apr 14, 2021

Telmisartan Tablets, USP 20 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Formulation Division) Panelav 38935, Guj…

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited

FDA Drug Low Apr 14, 2021

Macula Pellets Homeopathic Medicine, 1 Oz bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Natural Ophthalmics Inc. PO Box 1510 Dillon, CO 80435, NDC 58770-190-42

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 14, 2021

Guanfacine Extended-Release Tablets 2 mg,100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: A…

Apotex Corp.

FDA Drug Low Apr 7, 2021

Tremfya (guselkumab) Injection, 100 mg/mL, one single-dose prefilled syringe per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Janssen Biotech, Inc., Horsham, PA…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 7, 2021

ZOMA-Jet 10 Demonstration Kit, Needle-free delivery device for use with ZOMACTON (somatropin) for injection 10 mg vial, ZOMA-Jet 10 Demonstration Kit…

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 7, 2021

ZOMA-Jet 5 Demonstration Kit, Needle-free delivery device for use with ZOMACTON (somatropin) for injection 5mg vial, Rx only, ZOMA-Jet 5 Demonstratio…

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 7, 2021

Acyclovir Sodium Injection 1000mg/20mL (50mg/mL) vial NDC 68382-049-01, For Intravenous Infusion Only MUST BE DILUTED PRIOR TO USE, packaged in 10 x …

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc

FDA Drug Critical Apr 7, 2021

Acyclovir Sodium Injection 500mg/10mL (50mg/mL) vial NDC 68382-048-01, For Intravenous Infusion Only MUST BE DILUTED PRIOR TO USE, packaged in 10 x 1…

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc

FDA Drug Critical Mar 31, 2021

Adam's Secret Extra Strength 3000, 840 mg, 10 count blister packs, Distributed by AS Inc., Made in USA, UPC 6 09728 43452 6.

Adams.Secret.co

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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.