ADHD Medication recalls
The FDA has published 151 recalls involving adhd medication since 2012. The latest was reported on 8 Jul 2026. Most were for potency & assay. Noven Pharmaceuticals has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls151since 2012
Last 12 months15reported
Class I11% of total
Ongoing43latest 8 Jul 2026
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 1 1%Class II 122 81%Class III 28 19%
Why adhd medication is recalled
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Ongoing adhd medication recalls
43 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Dextroamphetamine Saccharate recalled by Lannett CompanyDextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate And Amphetamine Sulfate | Lannett Company | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate HCl) 5 mg recalled by SandozFocalin | Sandoz | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Atomoxetine Capsules HCL in unit dose foil strip, strips are recalledAtomoxetine | Safecor Health | Labeling Errors | TX |
| Drug | CLASS II | Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsules, 30 mg, CII recalledLisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsules, 40 mg, CII recalledLisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsules, 10 mg, CII recalledLisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
All adhd medication recalls, newest first
151 totalShould you stop taking ADHD Medication?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.