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 · 2026-09-27
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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Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, 28 mg, 100 capsules per unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.)-454 775, India; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 47152 USA. NDC: 0904-6735-61
The Harvard Drug Group
Finasteride Plus 1.25 mg Capsule, a) 30-count bottle, b) 90-count bottle, Compounded Product Not for Resale, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419.
MasterPharm LLC
Infuvite PEDiatric Pharmacy, kit in 1 carton (40 mL fill in a 50 mL) vial 1 and (10 mL) in vial 2, Rx Only, Distributed by: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Clintec Nutrition Division Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, NDC 54643-5647-0
Sandoz, Inc
Epinephrine Injection USP, 0.3 mg (Auto-Injector), 0.3 mg/ 0.3 mL pre-filled syringe, Rx Only, Manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454. NDC 0093-5986-27
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Nizatidine Oral Solution, 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5mL) USP 480 mL bottles, Rx Only Distributed by: Gemini Laboratories, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 60846-301-15
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Ceftazidime for Injection USP and Dextrose for Injection USP, 2 g, 50 mL Duplex Container, RX only, B Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524, NDC 0264-3145-11
B. Braun Medical Inc
Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed Release Capsules USP, 40 mg*, 1000-count bottles, Rx only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Bachupally - 500 090 INDIA, NDC 43598-510-10
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr), 30-count box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC Miami, FL 33186, NDC 68968-5552-3
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
PEPPERMINT LIP MOISTURIZER (oxybenzone (4%) and Octinoxate (7%) SPF 15, 4.2 g tube, labeled as a) Bimark Inc., bimark.com; b) NOCO TRAIL REPORT, www.NoCoTrailReport.org; c) Herbruck's, d) St. Mark's Outpatient Surgery Center, 1250 East 3900 South Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84124, e) Trust Company Oklahoma, trustok.com, f) Creekside Dental, www.creeksidedentalkennewick.com, g) Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Hughes Spalding, h) Great Smiles Orthodontics, Dr. Savage & Dr. Weissman, Crestline.
Yusef Manufacturing Laboratories, LLC
Cefixime for Oral Suspension USP, 100mg/5mL, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceutical, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202 United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Mandideep 462 046 INDIA, NDC 68180-405-01
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr) 30-count box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC Miami, FL 33186, NDC 68968-5554-3
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 mg/hr) 30-count box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC Miami, FL 33186, NDC 68968-5555-3
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
Gabapentin Capsules, USP 100mg 1,000-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 65862-198-99
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 25 mg, Rx only, a) 30 ct. (NDC 60429-316-30) b) 90ct. (NDC 60429-316-90) c) 1,000 ct. (60429-316-10) bottles, GSMS Incorporated, Manufactured by Arrow Pharm (Malta) Ltd., Packaged by GSMS Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012, USA
Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
Levothyroxin (T4)/Liothyronine (T3) SR 130 mg/175 mg capsule 21 capsules bottle, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Estradiol, USP (Non-Micronized) (Hemihydrate), packaged in: a) 500 grams (NDC 63275-9900-8), b) 100 grams (NDC 63275-9900-5), c) 25 grams (NDC 63275-9900-4), Distributed by B&B Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 800-499-3100
B & B Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Betahistine 16 mg Capsule 180 capsules bottle, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate 300/30 mg tablet, packaged in: a) 10-count bottle (NDC 52959-0003-10), b) 12-count bottle (NDC 52959-0003-12), c) 14-count bottle (NDC 52959-0003-14), d) 15-count bottle (NDC 52959-0003-15), e) 16-count bottle (NDC 52959-0003-16), f) 20-count bottle (NDC 52959-0003-20), g) 30-count bottle (NDC 52959-0003-30), h) 60-count bottle (NDC 52959-0003-60), Rx Only, Mfg. Aurobindo; Repack: H.J. Harkins Co., Inc., Grover Beach, CA 93433
H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac
Testosterone in Atrevis 75 mg/mL Gel 90 GMS tube, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Estradiol 1.8 mg capsule 30 cap bottle, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Ergotamine Tartrate 1 mg/Caffeine 100 mg base F Suppository (Pink) 48 suppositories, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Ergotamine Tartrate 1 mg/Caffeine 100 mg Base Suppository (Pink) 48 count box, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate Tablets, USP, 300 mg/60 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 13107-060-01
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate Tablets, USP, 300 mg/15 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 13107-058-01
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP 15mg, 100-count bottles, Distributed by: Aurobindo Phama USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 13107-105-01
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Progesterone 200 mg Capsules 90 capsules, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Ketoprofen/DMSO 20%/10% Lipoderm 50 gm jar, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Estriol 5 mg Suppository 36 each box, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Levetiracetam Tablets USP 750 mg 120-count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 65862-247-08
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Diethylstilbestrol 1 mg capsule 300 capsules bottle, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Oxycodone and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10 mg*/325 mg 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 13107-046-01
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Mirtazapine Tablets, USP 15mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 13107-031-34
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Simvastatin Tablets, USP 40mg 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 65862-053-90
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Testosterone in Atrevis 50 mg/mL Gel 30 gm tube, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Bi-Est (8:2)/Progesterone 2/100 mg/mL capsule 90 caps bottle, Rx, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Port Charlotte, FL
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate Tablets, USP, 300 mg/30 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 13107-059-99
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Testosterone Cypionate In Sesame Oil 200mg/ml, 5 mL, Injectable, Rx only, INNOVATIVE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 41536 EASTMAN DRIVE SUITE A MURRIETA , CA 92562 951-304-9530
Innovative Intrathecal Solutions, Inc. dba Innovative Compounding Pharmacy
Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 100 mg, supplied in a) 30 count (NDC 23155-646-03, b) 90 count (NDC 23155-646-09) and 1000 count (NDC 23155-646-10) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Sciences Private Limited, Tamil Nadu, India Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceutical Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Avet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
fentaNYL Citrate 50 mcg per mL, (Preservative Free) Injection, For IV use, 1,500 mcg per 30 mL, 30 mL Total Volume, in a 35 mL Monoject Barrel Syringe, PharMEDium Services, LLC 913 N. Davis Avenue Cleveland, MS 38732. NDC 61553-672-44
PharMEDium Services, LLC
fentaNYL Citrate Injection, 50 mcg per mL, 250 mcg per 5 mL 5 mL syringe, For IV Use, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 36 Stutte Road Dayton, NJ. NDC 61553-306-33
PharMEDium Services, LLC
fentaNYL Citrate Injection 50 mcg per mL, 100 mcg per 2 mL, 2 mL per syringe, For IV Use, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 913 N. Davis Ave Cleveland, MS 05810. NDC 61553-303-28
PharMEDium Services, LLC
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM TABLETS, USP 50 mg, Bulk, Rx only, For Further Manufacturing, Packing or Repackaging only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Malta) Ltd., Birzebbugia, Malta NDC 0591-3746-00
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM TABLETS, USP 100 mg, Bulk, Rx only, For Further Manufacturing, Packing or Repackaging only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Malta) Ltd., Birzebbugia, Malta NDC 0591-3747-00
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
nICARdipine HCl (0.1 mg/mL) 1 mg/10mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 10 ml in a 20mL syringe, Rx Only, PharMEDium Services LLC 12620 W. Airport Boulevard #130 Sugar Land, TX 77470. NDC 71019-206-01
PharMEDium Services, LLC
MIC-8 (Methionine 15mg /Inositol 50 mg/Choline 100 mg/B-12 6mcg/ml) , 10 mL, Injectable, Rx only, INNOVATIVE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 41536 EASTMAN DRIVE SUITE A MURRIETA , CA 92562 951-304-9530
Innovative Intrathecal Solutions, Inc. dba Innovative Compounding Pharmacy
Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 50 mg, a) 30 count (NDC 23155-645-03), b) 90 count (NDC 23155-645-09) and c) 1000 count (NDC 23155-645-10) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Sciences Private Limited, Tamil Nadu, India, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceutical Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816 NDC 23155-645-09
Avet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Methylcobalamin Soln. 1000 mcg/ml, 10 mL, Injectable, Rx only, INNOVATIVE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 41536 EASTMAN DRIVE SUITE A MURRIETA , CA 92562 951-304-9530
Innovative Intrathecal Solutions, Inc. dba Innovative Compounding Pharmacy
fentaNYL Citrate 10 mcg per mL, 2,500 mcg per 250 mL, 250 mL in a LifeCare Bag, in Sodium Chloride 0.9%. Rx Only, PharMEDium Services, LLC 913 N. Davis Ave Cleveland, MS 36732 NDC 61553-113-50
PharMEDium Services, LLC
Alprostadil 10mcg/Papaverine 30mg/Phentolamine 1mg/ml lnj Soln, 5 mL, Injectable, Rx only, INNOVATIVE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 41536 EASTMAN DRIVE SUITE A MURRIETA , CA 92562 951-304-9530
Innovative Intrathecal Solutions, Inc. dba Innovative Compounding Pharmacy
Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate (BUD) 350mg/ml , 4 mL, Injectable, Rx only, INNOVATIVE COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 41536 EASTMAN DRIVE SUITE A MURRIETA , CA 92562 951-304-9530
Innovative Intrathecal Solutions, Inc. dba Innovative Compounding Pharmacy
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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.