Reports received by FDA, by month
June 2019: adverse event reports received by FDA
119,555 drug reports (FAERS) and 85,768 device reports (MAUDE).
- 119,555
- drug reports received
- 133,424 a year earlier
- 117,569
- monthly average, preceding 12 months
- 1.7% against the average
- 85,768
- device reports received
- 94,370 a year earlier
FDA received 119,555 drug adverse event reports in June 2019, against 133,424 in the same month a year earlier and a monthly average of 117,569 over the preceding 12 months. The MAUDE device database received 85,768 reports that month (94,370 a year earlier).
The drugs listed most often as suspect products were Humira (2,655), Revlimid (2,208) and Enbrel (2,141), and the reactions recorded most often were drug ineffective (9,622), erythema (4,637) and dry skin (4,608).
Relative to their own average over the preceding 12 months, the drugs whose report count rose most were Viberzi (19.8× its average), Kybella (15.2× its average) and Apokyn (14.9× its average). A jump in one month usually reflects a batch of reports from a manufacturer, a publicised event or a new product, not a change in what happens to patients.
Drug reports by month, three years to June 2019
Drugs listed most often as suspect products
| Drug | Reports | Share of the month |
|---|---|---|
| Humira | 2,655 | 2.2% |
| Revlimid | 2,208 | 1.8% |
| Enbrel | 2,141 | 1.8% |
| Actemra | 1,794 | 1.5% |
| Otezla | 1,750 | 1.5% |
| Cosentyx | 1,606 | 1.3% |
| Methotrexate | 1,334 | 1.1% |
| Xeljanz | 1,276 | 1.1% |
| Prednisone | 1,235 | 1% |
| Nexium | 1,119 | 0.9% |
| Eliquis | 1,116 | 0.9% |
| Dupixent | 1,070 | 0.9% |
| Entresto | 1,036 | 0.9% |
| Docetaxel | 1,035 | 0.9% |
| Aimovig | 1,020 | 0.9% |
FDA states that adverse event reports "represent a small percentage of total usage numbers of a product", that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product", and that the data "by themselves are not an indicator of the safety profile of the drug or biologic."
Largest rises against their own average
| Drug | Reports this month | Times its 12-month average |
|---|---|---|
| Viberzi | 219 | 19.8× |
| Kybella | 275 | 15.2× |
| Apokyn | 703 | 14.9× |
| Imvexxy | 647 | 13.3× |
| Lioresal (baclofen) | 211 | 6.6× |
| Minoxidil | 274 | 6.6× |
| Risperdal | 891 | 5.6× |
| Absorica | 104 | 5.5× |
Drugs with at least 50 reports in the month and an average of at least 10 a month over the preceding year. A rise usually reflects a batch of manufacturer reports, a publicised event or a new product.
Reactions recorded most often
| MedDRA term | Reports | Share of the month |
|---|---|---|
| Drug ineffectivethe medicine did not work as expected | 9,622 | 8% |
| Erythemaskin redness | 4,637 | 3.9% |
| Dry skindry skin | 4,608 | 3.9% |
| Skin burning sensationburning skin | 4,500 | 3.8% |
| Off label useused for a purpose or in a way not on the label | 4,435 | 3.7% |
| Deaththe patient died; cause not stated by this term | 4,142 | 3.5% |
| Nauseafeeling sick | 4,128 | 3.5% |
| Fatiguetiredness | 3,975 | 3.3% |
| Rashskin rash | 3,769 | 3.2% |
| Diarrhoealoose or frequent stools | 3,564 | 3% |
| Acneacne | 3,455 | 2.9% |
| Headachehead pain | 3,416 | 2.9% |
| Dyspnoeashortness of breath | 2,982 | 2.5% |
| Pruritusitching | 2,918 | 2.4% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 2,708 | 2.3% |
Devices named most often
| Brand | Reports | Share of device reports |
|---|---|---|
| Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System | 3,349 | 3.9% |
| Pump MMT-1780KPK 670G Pathway Black MG | 3,178 | 3.7% |
| t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Basal-IQ Technology | 3,055 | 3.6% |
| Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring System | 2,135 | 2.5% |
| 640G Insulin Pump MMT-1712K | 1,500 | 1.7% |
| 640G Insulin Pump MMT-1711K | 1,083 | 1.3% |
| T Slim G5 System | 1,077 | 1.3% |
| 630G Insulin PUMP MMT-1715K 630G BLACK MG | 1,002 | 1.2% |
| Essure | 781 | 0.9% |
| CapSureFix Novus Lead MRI SureScan | 766 | 0.9% |
Questions about June 2019
How many adverse event reports did FDA receive in June 2019?
119,555 drug reports are in the openFDA FAERS release of 28 Sep 2026, and 85,768 device reports in the MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026. The same month a year earlier has 133,424 drug reports.
Which drugs were listed most often?
Humira (2,655), Revlimid (2,208), Enbrel (2,141), Actemra (1,794) and Otezla (1,750).
Which reactions were recorded most often?
drug ineffective (9,622), erythema (4,637), dry skin (4,608), skin burning sensation (4,500) and off label use (4,435).
Can the count for a month still change?
Yes. FDA releases FAERS data quarterly, so the newest months are incomplete and grow in later releases. Older months change little.
Does a busy month mean something happened that month?
Not by itself. The date is when FDA received the report, not when the event occurred, and volume follows manufacturer batches, product launches and publicity. FDA states that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report" and that for any given report "there is no certainty that a suspected drug caused the event."
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Drug Adverse Event (FAERS) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 30 Jun 2026. Drug names are as reported, resolved to the brand or generic name on the FDA label where openFDA's harmonisation matched them; classes are the pharmacologic class (EPC) from the label and the National Drug Code Directory of 17 Sep 2026. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.