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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DELFLEX Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 1.5% Dextrose, Low magnesium, Low Calcium, packaged in a) 3000 mL bags (NDC 49230-206-30) and b) 5000mL bags, 2 packs (NDC 49230-206-50), Rx only, Fresenius Medical Care NA, Waltham, MA 02451
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
DELFLEX Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 1.5% Dextrose, Low magnesium, Low Calcium and attached stay safe Exchange set, 2000 mL Fresenius Medical Care NA, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 49230-206-92
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
DELFLEX Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 1.5% Dextrose, 5000 mL bags, 2-pack, Rx Only, Fresenius Medical Care NA, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 49230-0188-50
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Mahayograj Guggulu; 120 Vegetarian Capsules, 1/2 lb. bags of powder Dietary Supplement, 1030 Matley Lane, Unit A Reno, NV 89502 Serving size: 2 capsule Servings per container: 60 Proprietary Blend - 500 mg Certified Organic Distributed by Garry N Sun USA
Garry N Sun USA Inc.
Thiamine HCl Injection, USP 200 mg/2 mL (100mg/mL), 2 mL vials, packaged in 25 (2 mL multi-dose vial) per carton, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Rockford, IL 61103 USA; Manufactured by: Mylan Institutional, Galway, Ireland. NDC: 67457-196-02
Mylan Institutional LLC
Micardis Tablets, (telmisartan Tablets) 80 mg, 30 ct. per folding cartons, Rx only, NDC 0597-0041-37), Distributed by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
0.5% Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 150 mg/30 mL (5 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose Teartop Vials (NDC 0409-1162-19), packaged in 25 vials per tray (NDC 0409-1162-02), Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA.
PFIZER, INC
1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 300 mg/30 mL (10 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose vial (NDC 0409-4279-16), packaged in 25 vials per tray (NDC 0409-4279-02), Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA.
PFIZER, INC
Edarbi (azilsartan medoxomil) tablets 80 mg 30 Tablets Rx Only NDC 60631-080-30 Manufactured for: arbor Pharmaceuticals Atlanta, GA 30328
Cardinal Health Inc.
xigduo XR (dapgliflozin/metformin HCl extended-release) tablets 10 mg/1000 mg 30 Tablets Rx only NDC 0310-6280-30 Manufactured for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Wilmington, DE 19850 Manufactured by: Bristol-Myers Squibb Manufacturing Company Humacao, Puerto Rico 00791
Cardinal Health Inc.
Belbuca (buprenorphine hydrochloride) buccal film 300 mcg 60 pouches containing 1 buccal film each Rx only NDC 59385-023-60 Manufactured for: BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. Raleigh, NC 27612.
Cardinal Health Inc.
NIACIN 250MG 110; NDC/UPC 740985228494; OTC; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
NURTEC ODT (RIMEGEPANT) 75MG 8 BPK; NDC/UPC 72618-3000-2; RX; TABLETS FOR RAPID DISSOLUTION (NOT SUBLINGUAL)
Cardinal Health Inc.
EZETIMIBE AND SIMVASTATIN TABLETS 10-10MG 30; NDC/UPC 68462-321-30; RX; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
Iron 100 with Vitamin C Tablets Dietary Supplement 100 Tablets NDC 60258-099-01 Distributed By: Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc. 135 Industrial Blvd. Madison, MS 39110
Cardinal Health Inc.
Ivermectin Tablets USP 3 mg 20 Tablets (2 Foil Strips of 10 tablets each) Rx Only NDC 4799-806-01 Manufactured for: Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 877-381-3336
Cardinal Health Inc.
ERYTHROMYCIN TABLETS, USP 250MG 30; NDC/UPC 69238-1484-3; RX; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
Proctofoam HC (hydrocortisone acetate 1% and pramoxine hydrochloride 1%) topical aerosol 10 g net wt Rx Only NDC 0037-6822-10 Distributed by: Meda Pharmaceutical Inc. Somerset, New Jersey
Cardinal Health Inc.
Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment, USP, 0.025% 80g; Rx Only, Distributed by: Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010,NDC 45802-054-36
Cardinal Health Inc.
PROMETHAZINE PLAIN ORAL SOLUTION 6.25MG/5ML 473ML; ; RX; SOLUTION (USUALLY NOT OTIC, OPTH, NASAL DROPS), Rx Only, NDC 0211-0927-16
Cardinal Health Inc.
Triumeq (abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine) 600 mg/50 mg/300 mg Tablets 30 Tablets Rx Only NDC 49702-231-13 Manufactured for: Viiv Healthcare Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 by GlaxoSmithKline Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Cardinal Health Inc.
medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension, USP, 150MG/ML 1ML, Rx Only, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC, Peapack, NJ 07977, NDC 59762-4538-02
Cardinal Health Inc.
CATAPRES-TTS-2 1X4; NDC/UPC 597003234; RX; ADHESIVE PATCHES
Cardinal Health Inc.
ONDANSETRON HCL 4MG 30; NDC/UPC 65862018730; RX; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
UBRELVY 100MG 10UD CPLT; NDC/UPC 23650110; RX; TABLETS
Cardinal Health Inc.
Intrarosa Prasterone Vaginal Inserts 6.5 mg 28 inserts/applicators Rx Only Manufactured for: Ednoceutics, Inc. Quebec City, Canada, G1V 4M7 Distributed by: AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Waltam, MA 02451, NDC 64011-601-28
Cardinal Health Inc.
Eletriptan Hydrobromide Tablets 20 mg* 6(1x6) Unit-dose Tablets Rx only NDC 59651-104-69 Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Highstown Road East Windsor, NJ 08520
Cardinal Health Inc.
PREGABALIN CAPSULES 300MG 90 ; NDC 43598-298-90; RX; CAPSULES
Cardinal Health Inc.
NP Thyroid 120 Thyroid Tablets, USP 2 grain (120 mg), packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 42192-328-01) and b) 7-count bottles (NDC 42192-328-07) Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
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), Rx Only, Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005
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: Torrent Pharma Inc. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, NDC 13668-203-30
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 (BI) Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA
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 Pharmaceuticals LP Wilmington, DE 19850
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 Laboratories LLC, Parsippany, NJ, 07054, NDC 67877-446-30.
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 INTERNAL - MAY OR MAY NOT BE AEROSOL
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.
Metoprolol Tartrate and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 50 mg/25 mg 100 Tablets Rx only NDC 62332-115-31 Manufactured for: Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 750 Route 202, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA
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 61703-350-38.
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.
Spiriva HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) For Oral Inhalation Only 18 mcg (as tiotropium) per capsule Rx only NDC 0597-0075-41 Manufactured by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Pharma GmbH & Co. KG Ingelheim, Germany Marketed by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA and Pfizer, Inc. New York, NY 10017 USA
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 contains 28 tablets in 4 weekly blister pack, Each weekly blister pack contains 7 tablets of elagolix 150 mg AbbVie Inc. North Chicago, IL 60064
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, LLC. Atlanta, GA 30328
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 contains 10 Tablets Rx only NDC 00006-0033-30 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, USA
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: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA
Cardinal Health Inc.
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Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
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 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.