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

Yes — there is an active recall. 14 ongoing FDA recalls mention Timolol (34 total). Check the affected lots below.

Most common reason: Packaging defect (13 of these recalls)

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

Timolol recalls in 2026

2 initiated in 2026, 34 in total — newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP

Defective Container: Unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle.

Ongoing Packaging defect FDC Limited NDC 64980-514-01 D-0403-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP

Defective Container: Unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle.

Ongoing Packaging defect FDC Limited NDC 64980-514-05 D-0214-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP

Defective Container: Unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle.

Ongoing Packaging defect FDC Limited NDC 64980-513-15 D-0114-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP

Defective Container: Unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle

Ongoing Packaging defect FDC Limited NDC 64980-514-05 D-0035-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP

Defective Container: patients are unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle.

Ongoing Packaging defect FDC Limited NDC 64980-514-05 D-0642-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution

Defective Container: yellow-colored spike from cap lodged in the nozzle. Firm received several complaints from customers.

Terminated Packaging defect FDC Limited NDC 64980-514-05 D-0488-2024
Class III · Low risk

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification for weight loss at the 18-month stability timepoint and projected weight loss of 21.1% at shelf life.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Apotex Corp. NDC 60505-1005-4 D-0093-2023
Class III · Low risk

Timolol Maleate Sterile Opthalmic Solution

Labeling: Label mix-up: A case of Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.25%, 5ml, had the outer carton for Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.5%, 5ml but the bottle inside was Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.25%, 5ml.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 64980-513-05 D-1368-2020
Class III · Low risk

Timolol Maleate USP

Labeling: Label mix-up: A case of Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.25%, 5ml, had the outer carton for Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.5%, 5ml but the bottle inside was Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.25%, 5ml.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 64980-514-05 D-1367-2020