Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Is Dexamethasone recalled?

Yes — there is an active recall. 11 ongoing FDA recalls mention Dexamethasone (81 total). Check the affected lots below.

Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Dexamethasone. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.

Dexamethasone recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 81 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Bevacizumab/Dexamethasone

Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Oregon Compounding Centers, Inc. dba Creative Compounds D-0178-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate 24 mg/mL injectable packaged in an…

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. D-0077-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate 4 mg/mL injectable packaged in an…

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. D-0076-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone phosphate 24mg/ml inj.

Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center D-1108-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone

Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center D-1106-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone Napo4* Pf 4mg/Ml Solution

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: All unexpired sterile compounded human and veterinary products are being recalled because they were compounded in the same environment and under the same practices as another product found to be non-sterile and therefore sterility cannot be assured.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy D-417-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone

Labeling: Label Mixup: DEXAMETHASONE, Tablet, 1 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as the following drug: VENLAFAXINE HCL ER, Capsule, 150 mg, NDC 00093738656, Pedigree: AD30993_20, EXP: 5/9/2014.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Aidapak Services, LLC D-798-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

BNP/Dexamethasone Eye Ointment

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes

Ongoing Sterility / contamination Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy D-707-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-079-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone LA 16mg 30ml

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-078-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone LA 8mg/ml 10ml

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-077-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone LA 16mg

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-076-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone 8mg 10ml

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-075-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone 8/4 10ml and 30 ml

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-074-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone 4/8

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-073-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone LA 16mg/ml 30ml

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-072-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone LA 16mg/ml 10ml

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-071-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone Opth Soln 0.1% PF

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Nora Apothecary and Alternative Therapies, Inc. D-473-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Sodium Chloride and Dexamethasone Injection

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: all sterile products compounded, repackaged, and distributed by this compounding pharmacy due to lack of sterility assurance and concerns associated with the quality control processes.

Terminated Sterility / contamination FVS Holdings, Inc. dba. Green Valley Drugs D-404-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Methylprednisolone and Dexamethasone Injection

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: all sterile products compounded, repackaged, and distributed by this compounding pharmacy due to lack of sterility assurance and concerns associated with the quality control processes.

Terminated Sterility / contamination FVS Holdings, Inc. dba. Green Valley Drugs D-389-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: all sterile products compounded, repackaged, and distributed by this compounding pharmacy due to lack of sterility assurance and concerns associated with the quality control processes.

Terminated Sterility / contamination FVS Holdings, Inc. dba. Green Valley Drugs D-357-2013