Last Updated on October 7, 2024 by The Health Master
Drug alert
Drug alert: Download the list of NSQ samples for January 2024, the link is given below: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has declared 46 drug samples out of a total of 932 drug samples tested as not of standard quality (NSQ), none as misbranded, and none as spurious during the month of January 2024.
NSQ List is given below the article
Out of the 932 samples tested during the month, 886 came out with standard quality, 46 were declared not of standard quality (NSQ), none was declared misbranded, and none was declared spurious.
Every month, the drug regulator comes up with a list of drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics that are declared not of standard quality, spurious, adulterated, or misbranded.
Drug alert: Previous months
During the month of December 2023, the authorities tested 1008 samples, out of which 930 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 78, with none being misbranded and none being spurious.
During the month of November 2023, the authorities tested 1197 samples, out of which 1133 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 62, with one being misbranded and one being spurious.
During the month of October 2023, the authorities tested 1105 samples, out of which 1044 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 61, with none being misbranded and none being spurious.
During the month of September 2023, the authorities tested 1188 samples, out of which 1126 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 62, with none being misbranded and none being spurious.
During the month of August 2023, the authorities tested 1166 samples, out of which 1118 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 48, with none being misbranded and none being spurious.
During the month of July 2023, the authorities tested 1306 samples, out of which 1252 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 51, with none being misbranded and 3 being spurious.
During the month of June 2023, the authorities tested 1273 samples, out of which 1225 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 48, with none being misbranded and one being spurious.
During the month of May 2023, the authorities tested 1302 samples, out of which 1274 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 27, with none being misbranded and one being spurious.
During the month of April 2023, the authorities tested 895 samples, out of which 859 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 35, with none being misbranded and one being spurious.
During the month of March 2023, the authorities tested 1497 samples, out of which 1149 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 48, with none being misbranded or spurious.
During the month of February 2023, the authorities tested 1251 samples, out of which 1192 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 59, with none being misbranded or spurious.
During the month of January 2023, the authorities tested 1348 samples, out of which 1281 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 67, with none being misbranded or spurious.
The test samples were drawn by the zonal and sub-zonal offices of CDSCO, and tested in the drug testing laboratories, i.e CDLs, CDTLs, and RDTLs, in Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, and Guwahati.
Drug alert: 78 out of 1008 samples declared as NSQ in December 2023
Drug alert: 62 out of 1197 samples declared as NSQ in November 2023
Drug alert: 61 out of 1105 samples declared as NSQ in October 2023
Procedure to obtain License to Manufacture drugs for testing and analysis purposes
Procedure to obtain license for Commercial Testing Laboratories
Latest Notifications: Testing Laboratories
Commercial Testing Laboratories
Commercial Testing Laboratories: Procedure
Updated list of Medical Device Testing Laboratories (MDTLs)
List of Laboratory Instruments for Pharma & Cosmetics Industry
Calibration of Laboratory Instruments
NABL: List of NABL Accredited Testing Laboratories
NABL 164 released : Guidelines for Inter-laboratory comparison
NABL releases NABL 136: specific criteria for X-Ray equipment
NABL 126: Specific criteria for calibration of Medical Devices
Laboratory Waste Management, Types and Its Disposal
NABL certification procedure for Laboratories
Quality Assurance Vs Quality Control in the Pharma Industry
NABL certification for Laboratories: Let’s understand
Major FDA audit findings about Equipment and Instruments
Equipment and Instruments: Maintenance, difference and importance in the Pharma Industry
Upcoming events: Pharma, Cosmetics, Homoeopathy & Medical Devices
Cosmetics Testing in India: A Comprehensive Guide
Difference between Validation and Calibration in the Pharma Industry
Calibration of Laboratory Instruments
Difference: Disintegration and Dissolution test in pharma industry
Understanding DQ, IQ, PQ, and OQ in the Pharma Industry
Duties and responsibilities of QA person in Pharma Industry
Dissolution test: Importance in Pharma Industry
Licensing procedure for manufacturing of Drugs
Procedure to obtain license for manufacturing of Cosmetics
Procedure to obtain license for manufacturing of Homoeopathic Medicines
Procedure to obtain license for manufacturing of Medical Devices
Procedure to obtain License to Manufacture drugs for testing and analysis purposes
Procedure to obtain license for Blood Centre (Blood Bank)
Procedure to obtain license for Commercial Testing Laboratories
A Doctor’s Legal Odyssey Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Exploring Regulatory Shifts: Nutraceuticals and the Role of CDSCO
Huge quantity of medicines seized at Airport
Regulatory Actions on Indian Pharma Industry and Quality Assurance
Include High-End Medical Devices in NLEM: Panel
Govt Seeks Recalculation from NPPA for Antibiotic Cefuroxime Ceiling Price
Telangana Drug Inspectors Now Eligible to Observe USFDA Inspections
DCA Telangana Cracks Down on Unlicensed Medicine Operations
USFDA approval granted for Isosorbide Mononitrate ER Tablets
Unlocking the Potential: E-Pharmacy and the Future of Indian Healthcare
List of Drugs, Medical Devices, Vaccine and Cosmetics declared as Not of Standard Quality/Spurious/Adulterated/Misbranded for the Month of January– 2024
| S.No | Name of Drugs/medical device/cosmetics | Batch No. | Date of Manufacture | Date of Expiry | Manufactured By | Reason for failure | Drawn By (From state/CDSCO Zone) | From (Name of Laboratory) | |
| 1 | Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 4% w/v Surgical Scrubbing | JDO-1027 | 05/2023 | 04/2025 | Jpee Drugs, Plot No. – 53, Sector 6-A, SIDCUL, Haridwar (Uttarakhand). | pH, weight per ml and Assay | CDSCO, East Zone, Kolkata | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata | |
| 2 | Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 1 mg | GLI10923 | 05/2023 | 04/2025 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited Arka The Business Centre, Plot No. 37, Site No. 34/4, NTTF Main Road, Peenya Industrial Area, 2nd Phase, Bengaluru – 560 058, India. | Dissolution Glimepiride | of | CDSCO, East Zone, Kolkata | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 3 | Levosalbutamol, Guaiphenesin & Ambroxol (Duvent- PD) | DPD030 | 01/12/2023 | 30/11/2026 | Hygeia Pharmaceuticals MFG. (P) Ltd. 608, Dwarir Road Dhamaitala Dakshin Jagaddal, Pin- 700151 | Assay/content of Levosalbutamol & Ambroxol Hydrochloride | CDSCO, East Zone, Kolkata | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata | |
| 4 | Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP 375 mg | APCT2305 | 02/2023 | 01/2025 | Modern Laboratories, 45- 47, Sector D-2, Industrial Area, Sanwer Road, Indore (M.P.) 452015, India | Assay of Amoxycillin, Clavulanic Acid & Dissolution of Amoxycillin, Clavulanic Acid | CDSCO, East Zone, Kolkata | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata | |
| 5 | Mesalazine Prolonged-release Tablets IP 1200 mg | UGT23128 | 01/2023 | 12/2024 | Unimarck Healthcare Ltd., Plot No. 24, 25 & 37, Sector 6A, SIDCUL, Haridwar- 249403 (Uttarakhand). | Dissolution | CDSCO, East Zone, Kolkata | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata | |
| 6 | Vitamin A Oral Solution 100 ml | JDL-2921 | 06/2023 | 11/2024 | Jpee Drugs, Plot No. – 53, Sector 6-A, SIDCUL, Haridwar (Uttarakhand). | Microbial Enumeration | CDSCO, East Zone, Kolkata | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata | |
| 7 | Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol & Guaiphenesin Syrup (Bromex – LS Expectorant) | BXE064 | 01/12/2023 | 30/11/2026 | Hygeia Pharmaceuticals MFG. (P) Ltd. 608, Dwarir Road Dhamaitala Dakshin Jagaddal, Pin- 700151 | Assay/content of ‘Levosalbutamol’ | CDSCO, East Zone, Kolkata | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata | |
| 8 | Trypsin, Bromelain & Rutoside Trihydrate Tablets | PF8CC12 | 08/2023 | 07/2025 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 26A, 27-30, Sector- 8A, IIE, SIDCUL, Ranipur, Distt. Haridwar – 249403, Uttarakhand. | Assay of ‘Trypsin’ | CDSCO, East Zone, Kolkata | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata | |
| 9 | Levetiracetam Tablets IP (Levipil 500) | SIE1003A | 04/2023 | 03/2025 | Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd., Plot No. 107-108, Namli Block, P.O. Ranipool, Sikkim – 737 135 | Dissolution | CDSCO (North Zone), Ghaziabad | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata | |
| 10 | Livocitra (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P.) | AHT-23503 | 10/2023 | 09/2025 | Aru Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., K-12, Industrial Area, Begrajpur, Muzaffarnagar – 251 003 | Dissolution | CDSCO (North Zone), Ghaziabad | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata | |
| 11 | Clindamycin Injection I.P. (Clindacin-300) | SAI-16589 | 11/2022 | 10/2024 | Sunvet Healthcare, Village Shambhuwala, Paonta Road, Distt. Sirmour (H.P.) 173001 | Description & Particulate Matter | Drugs Control Administration, Narasaraopet, Andhra Pradesh | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 12 | Amikacin Sulphate Injection I.P. (Amicin-100) | SVI-6964 | 11/2022 | 10/2024 | Sunvet Healthcare, Village Shambhuwala, Paonta Road, Distt. Sirmour (H.P.) 173001 | Description & Particulate Matter | Drugs Control Administration, Narasaraopet, Andhra Pradesh | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 13 | Fungal Diastase & Pepsin Syrup (NVZYME) | 23RL0230 | 07/2023 | 12/2024 | Regency Healthcare, 4KM Stone Kashipur Road, Danpur Rudrapur, Distt. U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand | Assay of Fungal Diastase | Drugs Inspector, O/o CMO Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 14 | Cyproheptadine HCl & Tricholine Citrate Syrup (Cypermed Syrup) | AQC2339A | 03/2023 | 02/2025 | Aquinnova Pharmaceuticals Plot No. 85, Ind. Area, Lodhimajra, Baddi, Distt. Solan – 174101 (H.P.) | Assay of Tricholine Citrate | Drugs Inspector, O/o CMO Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 15 | Moxifloxacin & Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drops (MOXIZEE- P Eye Drops) | 1223-51 | 02/2023 | 01/2025 | Zee Laboratories Limited, Behind 47, Industrial Area, Paonta Sahib – 173025. | Assay of Prednisolone Acetate | Drugs Inspector, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 16 | Ceftriaxone Injection I.P. (DOXONE 1000) | JDI-3074 | 01/2023 | 12/2024 | Jpee Drugs, Plot No. – 53, Sector 6-A, SIDCUL, Haridwar (Uttarakhand). | Clarity of Solution, Particulate matter & Sterility | Drugs Inspector, Cuttack, Odisha | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 17 | Absorbable Suture (Synthetic) USP Monolus Monofilament Poly (Glycolide-Co- Caprolactone) Poliglecaprone-25 | N190096AF | 05/2019 | 04/2024 | Lotus Surgicals Pvt. Ltd., Khasra No. 1051/1 & 2, Twin Industrial Estate, Selaqui, Dist. Dehradun, Pin 248197 (Uttarakhand), India. | Diameter | CDSCO, South Zone, Chennai | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 18 | Surgical Tape (JMS Medi-Tape 300) | 2022006 | 04/2022 | 03/2025 | JMS Co. Ltd., 12-17 Kako-Machi, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima 730-82452, Japan | Length | CDSCO, West Zone, Mumbai | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 19 | Surgical Tape (JMS Medi-Tape 310) | 2022003 | 02/2022 | 01/2025 | JMS Co. Ltd., 12-17 Kako-Machi, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima 730-8652, Japan | Length | CDSCO, West Zone, Mumbai | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 20 | Surgical Tape (JMS Medi-Tape 320) | 2022004 | 03/2022 | 02/2025 | JMS Co. Ltd., 12-17 Kako-Machi, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima 730-8652, Japan | Length | CDSCO, West Zone, Mumbai | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 21 | Surgical Tape (JMS Medi-Tape 330) | 2022004 | 03/2022 | 02/2025 | JMS Co. Ltd., 12-17 Kako-Machi, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima 730-8652, Japan | Length | CDSCO, West Zone, Mumbai | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 22 | Bacillus Clausii Spores Suspension (LB LAC Oral Suspension) | AVA23I1 | 05/2023 | 04/2025 | Allianz Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., 55/1, 2 & 3, Whirlpool Road, Thiruvandar Koil, Puducherry – 605102 | Identification, Average Volume, Resistance to antibiotic, Presence of Salmonella species & Assay | Drug & Food Control Organisation, Jammu & Kashmir | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 23 | Metformin HCl Prolonged- Release & Glimepiride Tablets IP (Glimycare-M3 Forte) | T-230761 | 07/2023 | 06/2025 | Vilin Bio Med Ltd., Unit-II, Khasra No. 85, Madhopur, Hazarathpur, Roorkee-247667, Uttarakhand. | Assay & Uniformity of Content of Glimepiride | CDSCO, Rishikesh | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| 24 | Tranexamic Acid & Mefenamic Acid Tablets (Trancycle-MF) | DMT1127 | 01-Aug-2023 | 01-Jul-2025 | DM Pharma Private Limited, Village Bhud, NH-21A, Baddi, District Solan (H.P.) | Assay | CDSCO, Hyderabad | CDTL, Hyderabad |
| 25 | Ambroxol Hydrochloride I.P. Syrup (AMBROS) | GF296 | Dec-2023 | Nov-2025 | Global Formulations, Plot No.7, P & T Colony, Medipally, Medchal Dist., Hyderabad-500098, T.S | Weight per ml | CDSCO, Hyderabad | CDTL, Hyderabad |
| 26 | Ambroxol HCl, Levosalbutomol Sulphate Guaiphenesin Syrup (Brotex-LS) | GF.292 | 01-Dec-2023 | 30-Nov- 2025 | Global Formulations, Plot No.7, P & T Colony, Medipally, Medchal- Malkajgiri Dist., – 5000098, | Weight per ml | CDSCO, Hyderabad | CDTL, Hyderabad |
| 27 | Terbutaline Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Guaiphenesin & Menthol Syrup (Scoril) | GF-279 | Nov-2023 | Oct-2025 | Global Formulations, Plot No.7, P & T Colony, Medipally, Medchal- Malkajgiri Dist., Hyderabad-500098, | Weight per ml & Assay | CDSCO, Hyderabad | CDTL, Hyderabad |
| 28 | Folic Acid Tablets IP 5 mg | T112005 | May-22 | Apr-24 | ANG LIFESCIENCES INDIA LTD., Village Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Distt. Solan- 173205 (H.P.) | Description as the tablets are brittle & shows mottled appearance | CDSCO, West- Zone, Mumbai | CDTL- Mumbai |
| 29 | Bisacodyl Tablets I.P. 5 mg (Laxagen) | 230754 | Jul-23 | Jun-26 | Modi Antibiotics., Plot No, 28, G.I.D.C. Estate, Odhav, Ahmedabad – 382415, (Guj). | Related Substances | CDSCO, West- Zone, Mumbai | CDTL- Mumbai |
| 30 | Metronidazole Tablets IP 400 mg | MZTJ23002 | Jun-23 | May-25 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) Ltd., EPIP, Bari Brahmana, Jammu- 181 133 | Description | CDSCO, West- Zone, Mumbai | CDTL- Mumbai |
| 31 | Pantosec (Pantoprazole Tablets IP 40mg) | PNS230422 | Apr-23 | Mar-25 | Hetero Labs Limited (Unit-I), Kalyanpur (Village), Chakkan Road, Baddi (Tehsil), Solan (Distt.), Himachal Pradesh – 173 205., India | Dissolution in Buffer stage | CDSCO, West- Zone, Mumbai | CDTL- Mumbai |
| 32 | Terbutaline, Bromhexine, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup (Terbo-Q Syrup) | LKM-38 | Sep-2022 | Aug-2024 | Amkay Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Preet Vihar, Nauchandi, Meerut. | Assay of Bromhexine Hydrochloride | CDSCO (North Zone), Ghaziabad | RDTL, Chandigarh |
| 33 | Levocetirizine Tablets IP | LVU-515 | Jun-2023 | May-2025 | Healers Lab, Unit II, Plot No.33, H.P.S.I.D.C., Extn., Baddi, Distt. Solan (HP) | Identification and Assay of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride | CDSCO (North Zone), Ghaziabad | RDTL, Chandigarh |
| 34 | Glimepiride, Pioglitazone and Metformin (PR) Tablets (GLEM- GMP2 Tablets) | MPT-22149 | Sep-2022 | Aug-2024 | Magnatek Enterprises, Plot No. 74 C (II) HPSIDC Ind. Area Baddi, Distt. Solan (HP) 173205 | Identification and Assay of Pioglitazone Hydrochloride calculated as Pioglitazone | O/o State Drugs Controller, H.Q. Baddi, Distt. Solan, HP- 173205 | RDTL, Chandigarh |
| 35 | Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets I.P | UDT10704 | Mar-2023 | Aug-2024 | Unicure India Ltd., C-21, 22 & 23, Sector-3, Noida- 201301, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar (U. P.) | Description | Inspector of Drugs, Assam | RDTL, Guwahati |
| 36 | Pantoprazole Gastro-Resistant Tablets I.P. (P40) | PFT23007MB | May-2023 | Apr-2025 | Sri Ram Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 81-C/2, EPIP Phase – I, Jharmajri, Baddi, Distt. – Solan, (H.P.) – 174 103. | Dissolution | Inspector of Drugs, Assam | RDTL, Guwahati |
| 37 | Pantoprazole Sodium (EC) & Domperidone (SR) Capsules IP (Panzon-DSR) | BBC22550 | May-2022 | Apr-2024 | Biomax Biotechnics (P) Ltd., 261, HSIIDC, Industrial Estate, Alipur, Barwala134118 (Haryana) | Dissolution of Pantoprazole in acid stage & Description | Inspector of Drugs, Assam | RDTL, Guwahati |
| 38 | GLIMEPIRIDE TABLETS I.P. 1 mg. | GLT-2301 | Jan-2023 | Dec-2024 | Apple Formulations Pvt. Ltd,, Plot No.208, Kishanpur, Roorkee- 247667 (U.K) | Dissolution | Inspector of Drugs, Assam | RDTL, Guwahati |
| 39 | COMPOUND SODIUM LACTATE INJECTION I.P. (RL) | 03B3911 | Jun-2023 | May-2026 | PASCHIM BANGA PHARMACEUTICAL, NH-31, TIN MILE HAT, SONAPUR HAT, P.S.- CHOPRA, DIST : UTTAR DINAJPUR, PIN – 733214 (W.B.) | Sterility Particulate Contamination and Description | Inspector of Drugs, Assam | RDTL, Guwahati |
| 40 | Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP. (Folcet- MT) | FPT-2067 | Oct-2022 | Sep-2024 | Forgo Pharmaceuticals., 27, DIC IND AREA, Barotiwala, Teh: Baddi, Distt. Solan (HP) 174103 | Assay/Content of Montelukast | Inspector of Drugs, Jharkhand | RDTL, Guwahati |
| 41 | Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets IP..(Pevicet M TABLETS) | AT22-0667A | Sep-2022 | Aug-2024 | ASPO PHARMACEUTICALS LLP., Plot No. 10, HIMUDA Industrial Area, Phase-IV, Bhatoli Kalan, Baddi Distt. Solan (H.P.) 173205 | Dissolution (Montelukast & Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride) | Inspector of Drugs, Bihar | RDTL, Guwahati |
| 42 | Ondansetron Tablets IP 4 mg | SMT1006 | Nov-2022 | Oct-2024 | Unicure India Ltd,, C-21, 22 & 23, Sector-3, Noida- 201 301, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar (U.P.). | Dissolution | Inspector of Drugs, Bihar | RDTL, Guwahati |
| 43 | Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride & Montelukast Tablets (Tesact- M Tablets) | RT22464 | Jul-2022 | Jun-2024 | RACHIL PHARMA, 18- 19, Phase-1, Ind. Area, Sansarpur Terrace, Distt : Kangra (H.P.) -176501. | Dissolution (Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride ) | Inspector of Drugs, Jharkhand | RDTL, Guwahati |
| 44 | Cefixime Oral Suspension IP 50mg/5ml | RD230004 | Jan-2023 | Dec-2024 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. Ltd.,, D-1651, DSIDC, Indl. Complex, Narela, Delhi- 110040 | Assay of Cefixime | Inspector of Drugs, Meghalaya | RDTL, Guwahati |
| 45 | Cefixime Oral Suspension IP 50mg/5ml | RD230003 | Jan-2023 | Dec-2024 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. Ltd.,, D-1651, DSIDC, Indl. Complex, Narela, Delhi- 110040 | Assay of Cefixime | Inspector of Drugs, Meghalaya | RDTL, Guwahati |
| 46 | Diclofenac Sodium Injection IP | I213108 | Jul-2023 | Jun-2025 | ANG Lifesciences India Ltd., Village Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Distt. Solan173205 (H.P.) | Particulate matter and Description | Inspector of Drugs, Assam | RDTL, Guwahati |
For informative videos on the news regarding Pharma / Medical Devices / Cosmetics / Homoeopathy etc., click on the below YouTube icon:
For informative videos on the news regarding Pharma / Medical Devices / Cosmetics / Homoeopathy etc., click on the below YouTube icon:
For informative videos by The Health Master, click on the below YouTube icon:
For informative videos on Medical Store / Pharmacy, click on the below YouTube icon:
For informative videos on the news regarding Pharma / Medical Devices / Cosmetics / Homoeopathy etc., click on the below YouTube icon:
For informative videos on consumer awareness, click on the below YouTube icon:
