111 drug samples tested in November found 'not of standard quality'
The drugs were made by unauthorised and unknown manufacturers, using brand names of other companies
By Newsmeter Network Published on 28 Dec 2024 10:06 AM IST
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New Delhi: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has found 41 drug samples tested in the central drug laboratories in November as 'not of standard quality' (NSQ), official sources said.
Besides, 70 drug samples tested by the state drugs testing laboratories have also been identified as NSQ in November, they said. Identification of drug samples as NSQ is done based on failure of the drug sample in one or the other specified quality parameters.
"The failure is specific to the drug products of the batch tested by the government laboratory and it does not warrant any concerns on the other drug products available in the market," an official said.
Two drug samples were identified as spurious drugs in November. Out of the two samples, one was picked by Bihar Drugs Control Authority and the other by CDSCO, Ghaziabad, the sources said.
The drugs were made by unauthorised and unknown manufacturers, using brand names of other companies.
Action to identify NSQ and spurious medicines is taken regularly in collaboration with the state regulators to ensure such drugs are identified and removed from the market, the sources said.
What are the drugs?
Glimepride, Pioglitazone Hydrochloride & Metformin Hydrochloride (Extended Release) Tablets (OZOMET-PG 2) manufactured by M/s. Ozone Pharmaceuticals of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh helps to control blood sugar levels, Sucralfate USP for ulcer treatment is manufactured by M/s. Par Drugs & Chemicals Limited of Bhavnagar in Gujarat, Promethazine Injection IP 25 mg/ml manufactured by M/s. Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. of Palghar in Maharashtra is used for treating allergies, Aspirin Gastro-resistant Tablets IP 75 mg manufactured by M/s. Unicure India Ltd. of Gautam Budh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh among others have been found as not of standard quality.
Pantoprazole Tablets IP (Opipan -40) manufactured by M/s. Orison Pharma International of Sirmour in Himachal Pradesh which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn has also been found by Central Drugs Laboratories as NSQ
