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

Yes — there is an active recall. 23 ongoing FDA recalls mention Estradiol (295 total). Check the affected lots below.

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

Estradiol recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 295 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system)

Defective Delivery System: out of specification results for shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches.

Terminated Packaging defect Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68968-6675-8 D-1210-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system)

Defective Delivery System: out of specification results for shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches.

Terminated Packaging defect Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68968-6625-8 D-1209-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system)

Defective Delivery System: out of specification results for shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches.

Terminated Packaging defect Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68968-6650-8 D-1208-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system)

Defective Delivery System: out of specification results for shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches.

Terminated Packaging defect Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68968-6610-8 D-1207-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system)

Defective Delivery System: no longer meets the specification for shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches. As a result, patients could experience patches that do not stick well to the skin.

Terminated Packaging defect Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68968-6637-1 D-0863-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system)

Defective Delivery System: no longer meets the specification for shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches. As a result, patients could experience patches that do not stick well to the skin.

Terminated Packaging defect Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68968-6610-1 D-0862-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Estradiol 55 mg

Lack of Assurance Sterility: Firm is recalling various drug products due to a non-approved method of sterilization.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Partell Specialty Pharmacy D-0681-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Estradiol 50 mg

Lack of Assurance Sterility: Firm is recalling various drug products due to a non-approved method of sterilization.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Partell Specialty Pharmacy D-0680-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Estradiol 40 mg

Lack of Assurance Sterility: Firm is recalling various drug products due to a non-approved method of sterilization.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Partell Specialty Pharmacy D-0679-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Estradiol 35 mg

Lack of Assurance Sterility: Firm is recalling various drug products due to a non-approved method of sterilization.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Partell Specialty Pharmacy D-0678-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Estradiol 25 mg

Lack of Assurance Sterility: Firm is recalling various drug products due to a non-approved method of sterilization.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Partell Specialty Pharmacy D-0677-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Estradiol 20 mg

Lack of Assurance Sterility: Firm is recalling various drug products due to a non-approved method of sterilization.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Partell Specialty Pharmacy D-0676-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Estradiol 15 mg

Lack of Assurance Sterility: Firm is recalling various drug products due to a non-approved method of sterilization.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Partell Specialty Pharmacy D-0675-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Estradiol 12.5 mg

Lack of Assurance Sterility: Firm is recalling various drug products due to a non-approved method of sterilization.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Partell Specialty Pharmacy D-0674-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Estradiol 10 mg

Lack of Assurance Sterility: Firm is recalling various drug products due to a non-approved method of sterilization.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Partell Specialty Pharmacy D-0673-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Estradiol Vaginal Inserts

Defective Container: This recall is being initiated due to product complaints regarding difficulty in dispensing the tablet from the applicator.

Terminated Packaging defect Teva Pharmaceuticals USA NDC 0093-3223-08 D-0620-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Evamist (estradiol transdermal spray)

Defective Delivery System: Potential that cracks in the vial neck near the crimp may result in product evaporation and/or leaking and the inability to properly dispense product.

Terminated Packaging defect Paddock Laboratories, LLC. D-0608-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Estradiol Hemihydrate USP

CGMP Deviations: Lack of stability data and controls to support the manufacturers assigned retest or expiration date in firm's container/closure system.

Terminated Stability / shelf life American Pharmaceutical Ingredients LLC NDC 58597-8001-3 D-0489-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Estradiol USP

CGMP Deviations: Lack of stability data and controls to support the manufacturers assigned retest or expiration date in firm's container/closure system.

Terminated Stability / shelf life American Pharmaceutical Ingredients LLC NDC 58597-8047-1 D-0488-2018