Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Drugs & Medications recalls

Name: Drugs & Medications Recalls
Creator: PlainRecalls
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Prescription and over-the-counter medication recalls

Total recalls: 14,473
Top agency: FDA Drug
Years covered: 2004–2026

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

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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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-24.

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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

High severity

1,508
Moderate

11,608
Lower severity

1,357

FDA Drug

14,105
FDA Food

312
CPSC

56

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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Where Drugs & Medications sits among all 12 categories

Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?

Recalls in Drugs & Medications

Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 120 mg Rx Only NDC 68462-292-01 Manufactured by: Glenmark Generics Ltd Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India Manufactured for: Glenmark Generics Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ 07430

BENICAR 40MG 30; NDC/UPC 65597010430; RX; TABLETS

ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE SUBLINGUAL TABLET 3.5 MG 30 UNIT DOSE POUCHES; NDC/UPC 49884089911; RX; EACH POUCH CONTAINS ONE SUBLINGUAL TABLET

Jentadueto XR (linagliptin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release) Tablets 5 mg/1000 mg 30 tablets Rx only NDC 0597-0275-33 Dist. by: Boehringer Ingleheim (BI) Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA

FLOVENT DISKUS 100MCG 60; NDC/UPC 173060202; RX; INHALER MEDICAL INTERNAL - MAY OR MAY NOT BE AEROSOL

ASMANEX TWST 220MCG 60INH PWD; NDC/UPC 85134102; RX; INHALER MEDICAL INTERNAL - MAY OR MAY NOT BE AEROSOL

Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1% For Topical Application To The Eye Sterile 5 mL Rx only NDC 17478-215-05 Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc.

THERAPEUTIC M 130; NDC/UPC 740985223680; OTC; TABLETS

Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets 25 mg 30 Tablets Rx Only NDC 0591-4060-30 Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 USA Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA

HYDROCORTISONE ACET 30MG 12; RX; SUPPOSITORY,Rx Only, Distributed by: Perrigo, Allegan, MI 49010, NDC: 0574-7093-12

Chantix (varenicline) Tablets Starting Pack Contains: 1 Starting Week (0.5 mgx11 tablets) 3 Continuing Weeks (1 mgx42 tablets) Rx only NDC 0069-0471-03 Distributed by Pfizer Labs Division of Pfizer, Inc., NY, NY 10017

NP Thyroid 60 Thyroid Tablets, USP 1 grain (60 mg) 100-count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured For: Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30005, NDC 42192-330-01

AcetaZOLAMIDE Tablets, USP 125 mg 100 Tablets Rx only NDC 23155-287-01 Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. Eatontown, NJ 07724

Corgard (nadolol tablets, USP) 40 mg 100 Tablets Rx only NDC 27505-101-01 Distributed by US WorldMeds, LLC, Louisville, KY 40241

Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals Capsules 25 mg 100 Capsules Rx Only NDC 47781-306-01 Manufactured by: Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Norwich, NY 13815 Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 U.S.A.

PHENTERMINE HCL 30MG 100 C4; NDC/UPC 10702002801; RX; CAPSULES

Nadolol Tablets, USP 40 mg 100 Tablets Rx Only NDC 69097-868-07 Manufactured for: Cipla USA Inc. 9100 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1599 Miami, FL 33156

Enalapril Maleate Tablets, USP 2.5 mg 100 tablets Rx only Distributed by: Cardinal Health, NDC 64679-923-02

Meloxicam Tablets, USP 7.5 mg 100 Tablets Rx Only NDC 69097-158-07 Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc. 9100 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1500 Miami, FL 33156

ENOXAPARIN DOFIUM INJRVYION, UPD 150MG/1ML 10X1ML SINGLE DOSE SYRINGES; NDC/UPC 60505-0798-4; RX; SYRINGES

Steglatro (ertugliflozin) tablets 15 mg 30 Tablets Rx only NDC 0006-5364-03 Manuf. for: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, USA

DIBUCAINE TOPICAL ANESTHETIC 1% HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT 28GM ; NDC/UPC 0536-1211-95; OTC; OINTMENT

Narcan (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray 4 mg Two Pack This box contains two (2) 4-mg doses of naloxone HCl in 0.1 mL of nasal spray. 0.1 mL intranasal spray per unit For use in the nose only Rx only NDC 69547-353-02 Distributed by Adapt Pharma, Inc. Radnor, PA 19087 USA

Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, and vilanterol inhalation powder) 100 mcg/62.5 mcg/25 mcg; 1 ELLIPTA Inhaler containing 30 doses (60 blisters total) Rx Only NDC 0173-0887-10 GlaxoSmithKline Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets 210 mg* 200 Tablets Rx Only NDC 59922-631-01 Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. 750 Lexington Avenue, 20th Floor New York, NY 10022 USA

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

Levalbuterol tartrate HFA Inhalation Aerosol 45 mcg/actuation 200 Metered Inhalations Net Contents: 15 g Rx Only NDC 0591-2927-54 Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA

Belbuca (buprenorphine hydrochloride) buccal film 600 mcg 60 pouches containing 1 buccal film each Rx only NDC 59385-025-60 Manufactured for: BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. Raleigh, NC 27612 USA

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

Rectiv (nitroglycerin) Ointment 0.4% For Intra-anal Use Only 30 g Rx Only NDC 58914-301-80 Mfd. by: Pharbil Waltrop GmbH, Im Wirrigen 25, 45731 Waltrop, Germany Distributed by: Aptalis Pharma US, Inc. Birmingham, AL 35242

INVEGA SUSTENNA 156MG/1ML; NDC/UPC 50458056301; RX; SYRINGES

Lamotrigine Extended-Release Tablets 250 mg 30 Tablets Rx Only NDC 49884-604-11 Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Zhejiang 317024 China For Par Pharmaceutical Companes, Inc. Spring Valley, NY 10977 U.S.A.

Norvir Ritonavir Tablets 100 mg 30 Tablets Rx only NDC 0074-3333-30 Abbott Laboratories North Chicago, IL 60064, U.S.A.

Chantix (varenicline) Tablets Continuing Month Box Contains: 4 Continuing Weeks (1 mg x 56 tablets) Rx only ; Rx only Distributed by Pfizer Labs Division of Pfizer, Inc., NY, NY ,10017NDC 0069-0469-56

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 Manufactured for: Rosemar Labs, LLC 2100 West Loop South Suite 900 Houston, TX 77027

Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone furoate inhalation powder) 200 mcg 1 Ellipta Inhaler containing 1 Foil Strip of 30 Blisters Rx Only NDC 0173-0876-10 GlaxoSmithKline Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

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

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

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, Lincolnton, NC 28902

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

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

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

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

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

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 Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532

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 07677

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

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 49010

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

Colcrys (colchicine, USP) tablets 0.6 mg 30 tablets Rx only Distributed by: Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. Deerfield, IL 60015,NDC 64764-119-07

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