Oxytocin recalls
The FDA has published 14 recalls involving Oxytocin since 2012. The latest was reported on 15 Oct 2025. Most were for sterility. Nephron Sterile Compounding Center 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 recalls 14 since 2012
Last 12 months 1 reported
Class I 0 0% of total
Ongoing 2 latest 15 Oct 2025
Recalls per month, last 24 months click a bar for that month Severity split
0 0%12 86%2 14%
Ongoing oxytocin recalls 2 active
All oxytocin recalls, newest first 14 total Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 15 Oct 2025 Drug CLASS II Oxytocin for Injection, all strengths and presentations recalled GenoGenix Sterility Nationwide 5 Oct 2022 Drug CLASS III oxyTOCIN/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Injection recalled QuVa Pharma Packaging Defects Nationwide 27 Jul 2022 Drug CLASS II Oxytocin/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP IV recalled Nephron Sterile Compounding Center Sterility Nationwide 8 Jun 2022 Drug CLASS II Oxytocin/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection recalled Nephron Sterile Compounding Center Sterility Nationwide 17 Jun 2020 Drug CLASS II oxyTOCIN/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection for IV Use recalled QuVa Pharma Potency & Assay Nationwide 9 Oct 2019 Drug CLASS II OxyTOCIN in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution (PF) / mL) Single Dose IV recalled KRS Global Biotechnology Sterility Nationwide 21 Mar 2018 Drug CLASS II Oxytocin USP, powder-bottle, API American Pharmaceutical Ingredients recalled American Pharmaceutical Ingredients Potency & Assay Nationwide 17 Jan 2018 Drug CLASS II Oxytocin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution (PF) IV recalled KRS Global Biotechnology Other Nationwide 3 Jan 2018 Drug CLASS II Oxytocin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride IV recalled SSM Health Care St. Louis Sterility MO 23 Sep 2015 Drug CLASS II Oxytocin/ml Injection, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile recalled The Compounding Pharmacy of America Sterility Nationwide 24 Jul 2013 Drug CLASS II Oxytocin Injection, USP, (Synthetic), 10 USP Units/mL recalled Fresenius Kabi USA Potency & Assay Nationwide 17 Jul 2013 Drug CLASS II Oxytocin/ml Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL recalled Lowlite Investments Sterility Nationwide 22 Aug 2012 Drug CLASS II Oxytocin/ML Injectable recalled by Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab Sterility Nationwide 25 Jul 2012 Drug CLASS III Pitocin (Oxytocin Injection, USP) Synthetic per mL recalled Pitocin JHP Pharmaceuticals Packaging Defects Nationwide
Should you stop taking Oxytocin?
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.