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

Not under an active recall. Nalbuphine was recalled 5 times in the past — all now closed. Most recent: Dec 27, 2022.

Most common reason: Sterility / contamination (4 of these recalls)

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

Nalbuphine recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 5 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Nalbuphine all strengths

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Products may contain synthetic latex and/or natural latex.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Advanced Pharma Inc. D-0797-2017
Class II · Moderate risk

Nalbuphine 10 mg/mL injection solution packaged in an amber glass injectable vial

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-0106-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Nalbuphine HCL 20 Mg/Ml Injectable

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspectional findings resulted in concerns associated with quality control procedures that impacted sterility assurance

Terminated Sterility / contamination Beacon Hill Medical Pharmacy, P.C. D-983-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Nalbuphine HCl Injection

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Complains of a loose crimp applied to the fliptop vial; and a missing stopper and flip cap were received and therefore sterility cannot be assured.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Hospira, Inc. NDC 0409-1467-01 D-096-2013