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

Not under an active recall. Minoxidil was recalled 12 times in the past — all now closed. Most recent: Dec 22, 2022.

Most common reason: cGMP deviation (4 of these recalls)

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

Minoxidil recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 12 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Minoxidil 0.75%

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection revealed insanitary conditions at the facility.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Pharmacy Innovations D-0189-2023
Class II · Moderate risk

Formula 82M

Lack of Processing Controls (lack of assurance of conformity to specifications).

Terminated cGMP deviation MasterPharm LLC D-1424-2020
Class II · Moderate risk

Formula 82F

Lack of Processing Controls (lack of assurance of conformity to specifications).

Terminated cGMP deviation MasterPharm LLC D-1423-2020
Class II · Moderate risk

Minoxidil active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying…

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-800-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Minoxidil

Labeling: Label Mixup:MINOXIDIL, Tablet, 2.5 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as the following drug: methylPREDNISolone, Tablet, 4 mg, NDC 00781502201, Pedigree: AD52778_43, EXP: 5/20/2014.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Aidapak Services, LLC D-977-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Minoxidil 15% 60ml

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-244-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Minoxidil 10% 60ml

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-243-2014