Recalls by drug category
FDA drug recalls grouped by the condition the medicine treats. Each category lists every recall whose product description names one of its drugs.
Blood Pressure Medication
Recalls of ARBs, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers and other hypertension drugs - the class behind the large valsartan and losartan nitrosamine recalls.
Cholesterol Medication
Recalls of statins and other lipid-lowering drugs used to manage high cholesterol.
Diabetes Medication
Recalls of metformin and other drugs used to control blood sugar - metformin extended-release was recalled over the same nitrosamine impurity as valsartan.
Thyroid Medication
Recalls of levothyroxine and other thyroid hormone replacement drugs, often over sub-potency.
Pain Relief & OTC Medication
Recalls of common over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers.
Eye Drops & Ophthalmic
Recalls of ophthalmic solutions and eye drops - a category hit by widely reported contamination recalls.
Mental Health Medication
Recalls of antidepressants, anti-anxiety and related psychiatric medications.
Antibiotic
Recalls of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections.
Allergy & Cold Medication
Recalls of antihistamines, decongestants and nasal sprays.
Heartburn & Stomach Medication
Recalls of acid reducers and stomach drugs - the class behind the ranitidine (Zantac) nitrosamine recalls.