In the tests conducted by Drug Control Officers across the country, 84 drugs did not meet the quality standards. These drugs include steroids, cholesterol -reducing drugs, common drugs used in the treatment of acidity, diabetes and bacterial infections. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued an alert expressing serious concern over it.
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Identification and action of non-standard drugs
- CDSCO monitors the quality of drugs being sold in the market every month.
- According to the December 2024 report, 84 batch standards manufactured by various companies did not meet.
- These drugs are identified in collaboration with state regulators and the process of removing the market is initiated.
New guidelines and strictness
- CDSCO has recently issued new guidelines for testing.
- The drug inspector will have to collect at least 10 samples every month.
- All samples should be sent to the laboratory on the same day or the next day, especially from far-flung areas.
Government and drug regulatory agencies are constantly taking strict steps to maintain the quality of medicines. In this case, efforts are being made to remove non-standard medicines from the market and ensure safety of patients.
