Last Updated on December 1, 2024 by The Health Master

Drug alert

Drug alert: Download the list of NSQ samples for October 2024, the link is given below: 90 drug samples declared as not of standard quality (NSQ), nationwide.

NSQ Lists are given below the article

Out of these 90 samples, 56 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 34 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.

Details of the NSQ samples declared by STATES is as under:

Sr.	Name of STATES	Number of NSQ samples declared
1	Kerala	14
2	Telangana	10
3	Tripura	5
4	Puducherry	2
5	RDTL Chandigarh	2
6	J&K	1
	Total	34

Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs:
The drugs that fail to meet the quality standards or specifications are known as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs.
(Further, the term ‘standards of quality’ is defined under the Section 16 (1) (a) of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, that the ‘standards of quality’
mean that the drug complies with the standards set out in the Second Schedule of the said Act.)
NOTE:

NOTE:

1. NSQ data was received as per Format & in EXCEL SHEET from State Drugs Licensing Authorities of Himachal Pradesh ,Jammu
   Kashmir, Puducherry, Telangana,Kerala, Tripura , Goa(PDF format Nil), Jharkhand (PDF Format) , Karnataka (PDF Format), Ladakh
   (PDF format Nil), Maharashtra (PDF format), Rajasthan (PDF format), for the Month of October, 2024 as per DCG(I) Circular dated
   09.02.2024.
2. State Drugs Licensing Authorities of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Manipur,
   Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar, Dadar
   and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep have not submitted any data in respect of the Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Alert for
   the Month of October, 2024 as per DCG(I) Circular dated 09.02.2024.

Drug alert: Previous months

September 2024: 67 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 67 samples, 49 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 18 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.

August 2024: 59 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 59 samples, 48 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 11 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.

July 2024: 70 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 70 samples, 57 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 13 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.

June 2024: 61 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 61 samples, 31 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 30 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.

May 2024: 52 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 52 samples, 39 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 13 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.

April 2024: 50 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 50 samples, 33 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 17 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.

During the month of March 2024, the authorities tested 931 samples, out of which 864 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 66, with one being misbranded and none being spurious.

During the month of February 2024, the authorities tested 1167 samples, out of which 1018 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 58, with none being misbranded and two being spurious.

During the month of January 2024, the authorities tested 932 samples, out of which 886 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 46, with none being misbranded and none being spurious.

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.

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, Indore, and Guwahati.

List of Drugs declared as NSQ by CDSCO for the Month of October– 2024.

As part of the continuous regulatory surveillance, drug samples are picked from sales/distribution point, analyzed and list of Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs are displayed on CDSCO portal on monthly basis. The purpose of displaying the NSQ list is to make stakeholders aware about the NSQ batches identified in the market.

A. CDSCO/Central Laboratories
S. No	Product/Drug Name	Batch No.	Manufacturin g Date	Expiry Date	Manufactured By	NSQ Result	Reported by CDSCO Laboratory
1.	Absorbent Cotton Wool IP	2013	02/2024	01/2027	M/s. Jind Surgicals 24- 27, HSIIDC Industrial Area, New Hansi Road, Jind-126 102, Haryana	Surface active Substances, Sulphated ash, Fluorescence, Water Soluble Substances	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
2.	Trypsin & Chymotrypsin Tablets (Lysoflam Forte)	LFTF24002C	06/2024	05/2026	M/s. Cachet Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, Village – Thana, Baddi, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173205	Assay of Trypsin & Chymotrypsin	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
3.	Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 4% w/v	012	07/2024	06/2026	M/s. OVERSEAS CHEMICALS, Vill. Bonderbill (Sukanta Pally), Hooghly 712 247, W.B.	Assay	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
4.	Diclofenac Sodium, Paracetamol & Chlorzoxazone Tablets	DCPT3310	09/2023	08/2025	M/s. MODERN LABORATORIES, 45-47, Sector D-2, Industrial Area, Sanwar Road, Indore (M.P.) – 452 015.	Disintegration	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
5.	Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Allantoin Cream (Lumadip)	LD-18	12/2023	11/2025	M/s. Tosc International Pvt. Ltd., (Pharmaceutical Division), Plot No. 47, Sector-3, SIDCUL, Pantnagar-263153 (Rudrapur), Distt. Udham Singh Nagar, (Uttarakhand)	Description & pH	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
6.	Liposomal Amphotericinn B Injection 50mg (Ambilip)	ALLC4A1	03/2024	02/2026	M/s. UNITED BIOTECH (P) LIMITED, Bagbania, Baddi-Nalagarh Road, Distt. Solan (HP) 174 101.	Bacterial endotoxins and Assay of Amphotericin B	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
7.	Ornidazole & Ofloxacin Tablets IP	HOOA07	08/2023	07/2025	M/s. Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd., At 11, W.E.A. Faridabad 121 001 (Haryana).	Description	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
8.	Amlodipine and Perindopril Tablets (Amtas PRP)	K2201310	06/2022	05/2025	M/s. Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Bhagey Khola Rangpo, East Sikkim 737 132, India.	Assay of Perindopril Erbumine	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
9.	Decitabine for Injection 50 mg / vial	H230266	03/2023	02/2025	M/s. Dr. Reddys Laboratories, Formulation Unit-7, Plot Nos. P1 to P9, Phase-III, VSEZ, Duvvada visakhapatnam	Water Content	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
10.	Natamycin Ophthalmic Suspension IP (Nataprime Eye Drops)	PE062308	06/2023	05/2025	M/s. Primus Pharmaceuticals, Sadhoura Road, Mouza Ogli Khari, Vill. Asgarpur Majra, Kala Amb. Dist, Sirmour (H.P.)- 173030.	Sterility	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata

11.	Iron Sucrose Injection USP 5 ml	IRA12320	08/2023	07/2025	M/s. Nandani Medical Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., 221/5, Bicholi Hapsi, Kanadia Road, Indore, M.P.	Specific Gravity, Particulate matter, Assay of Sucrose & Assay of Ferric Hydroxide with sucrose calculated as elemental Iron	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
12.	Paclitaxel Injection IP	OI220089A	11/2022	10/2024	M/s. Cosmas Research Lab Ltd., Village: Gaunspura, P.O. Noorpur Bet, Hambram, Ludhiana-141008	Description & Particulate Matter	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
13.	Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride MSM and Diacerein Tablets (Orcerin GM )	KOO2207A	05/2022	04/2025	M/s. MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD., Khasra No. 21, 22, 66, 67 & 68, Aho- Yangtam, Namchepung, PO: Ranipool, Sikkim – 737 135.	Description	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
14.	Iron Sucrose Injection USP 5 ml	MA24B129	02/2024	01/2026	M/s. MARTIN & BROWN BIO-SCIENCES PVT. LTD., K. No. 918/419, Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Dist-Solan (H.P) -173205	Particulate Matter	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
15.	SUCRALFATE USP	LSU2404015	04/2024	03/2029	M/s. Legend Industries, (Unit-II) C1/200, 201/4, Phase-II, GIDC, Opp. Encore Ltd., Naroda, Ahmedabad-382330, Gujarat	Spurious, Identification & Assay	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
16.	SUCRALFATE USP	SCF/24/0049	05/2024	04/2029	M/s. Par Drugs & Chemicals Limited, 333/1, 333/2, 334, 335, 336/A & B, 337, 338 GIDC Ind. Estate, Phase-2, Chitra, Bhavnagar-364004, Gujarat	Spurious, Identification & Assay	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
17.	Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection I.P. (Betalone )	IBT-11189	06/2024	05/2026	M/s. E.G. Pharmaceuticals, Vill. Mandhala, Teh. Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.	Description & Particulate matter	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
18.	Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate for Injection IP 1.2 gm	23AP10	10/2023	09/2025	M/s. SAI Parenterals Limited, D1 & D4, Survey No. 280, Phase-V, IDA, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad – 500 055, Telangana, India	Particulate matter & Clarity of Solution	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
19.	Ciprofloxacin Injection IP 100 ml	09AF0061	12/2022	11/2025	M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH-31, Tin Mile Hat, P.S. Chopra, Dist- Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (WB)	Extractable Volume	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
20.	Rosuvastatin Tablets IP (ROZUTIN- 10)	VDT-23531	06/2023	05/2025	M/s.Vidhyasha Pharmaceuticals, 28, Industrial Area, Johron, Trilokpur Road, Kala Amb, Distt-Sirmour, H.P. 173 030.	Related Substances	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata

21.	Rabeprazole Sodium & Domperidone SR Capsules (RABALKEM- DSR)	RKBC22064 S	12/2022	11/2024	M/s. Shiva Biogenetic Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Vill-Manpura, Baddi, Dist. Solan, (H.P.) -174 101.	Assay of Rabeprazole	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
22.	Aceclofenac, Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase Tablets (Megaceclo SP)	AMT2302037	02/2023	01/2025	M/s. MARINE MEDICARE PVT. LTD., Village – Kulhariwala & P.O. Mandhala, Tehsil Baddi, Distt-Solan (H.P.), Pin-174103, India.	Description and Assay of Serratiopeptidase	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
23.	Enrofloxacin Injection I.P. (Vet.) (ENROXACIN VET Injection)	LV326	01/2023	12/2024	M/s. Lavista Ideal Pharmacy Pvt. Ltd., Lavista Ideal Pharmacy Pvt. Ltd., Back side of Tata Motor Vill-Nalka, PO – Manpura, Tehsil Baddi, Dist. Solan (HP) – 173205	pH	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
24.	Rabeprazole Sodium (Enteric Coated) And Domperidone (Sustained Release) Capsules (ZABIL- DSR)	UD2C- 23469E	06/2023	05/2025	M/s. Ultra Drugs Pvt. Ltd., (Unit-II), HS No. 211, K. No. 77/1, 78/1, Vill. Katha, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) – 173 205.	Dissolution of Rabeprazole & Domperidone, Assay of Domperidone	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
25.	Calcium 500 mg with Vitamin D3 250 IU Tablets IP	LMT240377	03/2024	02/2026	Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar- 249403 (U.K)	Dissolution of Calcium and Assay of Vitamin D3	RDTL, Guwahati
26.	Glimepiride Tablets IP 2 mg	LMT240333	03/2024	02/2026	Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector-6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar- 249403 (U.K)	Dissolution	RDTL, Guwahati
27.	Adrenaline Injection IP 1.8mg/ml (Adrenascot)	GA3A020	01/2023	12/2024	M/s. Scott-Edil Pharmacia Ltd., 56, EPIP., Phase-I, Jharmajri, Baddi, Distt. Solan – 173 205, (H.P.),INDIA	Appearance of Solution and Description	RDTL, Guwahati
28.	Buprenorphine Injection I.P. (LUPIGESIC)	1470 ASG	01/2024	12/2025	M/s. S.M.G. PHARMACEUTICALS (Pvt) Ltd., Plot No-K.B Complex Opp. Mahavir Nagar, N.H. No-I, Vitpl- 306185 Gujarat	Assay” of Buprenorphine	RDTL, Guwahati
29.	Telmisartan Tablets I.P. (Telesky-40 Tablet)	CMT23-1658	03/2024	02/2026	M/s. Cortex Medical Inc., Plot No. -3F, Apperal Park, Katha, Industrial Area Baddi, Distt.- Solan (H.P.)	Dissolution	RDTL, Guwahati
30.	Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg	LMT240611	05/2024	04/2026	M/s. Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar249403 (U.K)	Description	RDTL, Guwahati

31.	Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg	LMT240536	05/2024	04/2026	M/s. Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar249403 (U.K)	Description	RDTL, Guwahati
32.	Buprenorphine Injection I.P. (LUPIGESIC)	1470 ASG	09/2023	08/2025	M/s. S.M.G. PHARMACEUTICALS (Pvt) Ltd., Plot No-K.B Complex Opp. Mahavir Nagar, N.H. No-I, Vitpl- 306185. AT-75/1GI.DC Vipl-306185	Assay/Content of Buprenorphine	RDTL, Guwahati
33.	Ciprofloxcin Tablets IP 250 mg	CT23241818	02/2024	01/2026	M/s. CMG BIOTECH PVT.LTD. ( A WHO- GMP Certified Co.), 58, Industrial Area, Phase- III, Sansarpur Terrace, Jaswan Dist. Kangra H.P. 176501	Dissolution of Ciprofloxcin	RDTL, Guwahati
34.	Esomeprazole Tablets IP 40 mg (Essokynt-40)	TT23-505	07/2023	06/2025	Tanishka Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Vill. Nandpur, Kharuni-Lodhi Majra Road, Baddi Teh. Nalagarh (H.P.)	Dissolution (Buffer Stage)	RDTL, Guwahati
35.	Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P.	T-2403971	03/2023	02/2026	M/s. Oscar Remedies Pvt. Ltd., OSCAR HOUSE, BADI MAJRA, YAMUNA NAGAR- 135001 (HR)	Dissolution of Fexofenadine Hydrochloride.	RDTL, Guwahati
36.	Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg (Pararex-500	CT-7129	09/2023	08/2026	CHEMETAC PHARMACEUTICALS 42, MAINA PUR, MEERUT ROAD, GHAZIABAD-201003	Dissolution	RDTL, Guwahati
37.	Ciprofloxacin Tablets U.S.P. 500 mg	T-2401066	01/2024	12/2025	M/s. Rivpra Formulation Pvt. Ltd. ., Plot No.8, Sector-6A, IIE SIDCUL, Haridwar-249 403 (U.K.)..	Dissolution	RDTL, Guwahati
38.	Metronidazole 400 mg Tablets (Metagyl – 400)	B22-275	12/2022	05/2025	Saint Michael Biotech, Plot No. 130, Village Kurdi, Manglore, Jharbrera Road, Roorkee- 247656 (Haridwar) (U.K.)	Dissolution of Metronidazole.	RDTL, Guwahati
39.	Aceclofenac & Paracetamol Tablets (Eldigesic-P)	AGT305144	05/2023	04/2026	Alventa Pharma Limited., Vill. Kishanpura, Baddi- Nalagarh Road, Tehsil Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) -174101.	Assay of Aceclofenac	CDTL-Mumbai
40.	Sodium Fusidate Cream 2 %	344	11/2023	10/2025	Bharat Parenterals Limited., Survey No. 144-A, Jarod- Samlaya Road, Vill. Haripura, Tal. Savli, Dist. Vadodara – 391250, Gujarat, India	Assay	CDTL-Mumbai

41.	Enalapril Maleate Tablets IP 5 mg (Opioril- 5)	23HT1771	11/2023	10/2025	Orison Pharma International, Vill. Khari, Mauza Ogli, Kala Amb, Distt. Sirmour – 173030 (H.P.)	Dissolution and Assay of Enalapril Maleate	CDTL-Mumbai
42.	Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets U.S.P. 150 mg (Brudel SR-150)	T23169	09/2023	08/2026	Rebase Lifescience Pvt. Ltd., Block No.6, Plot No. 11 & 12, Nr. Amrut Dairy, Lalpur, Daskroi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 382 430	Assay of Bupropion Hydrochloride	CDTL-Mumbai
43.	Propylene Glycol USP / IP	BT1205B251 22023	12/2023	12/2025	Balaji Amines Limited., Unit IV, F – 104, Chincholi, MIDC, Tq. Mohol Dist. Solapur – 413255 Maharashtra	Water	CDTL-Mumbai
44.	Racecadotril & Oflozacin Suspension (Combact-O + Suspension)	L23J003A	10/2023	09/2025	Bajaj Formulations, Khasra No. 161, Village- Lakeshwary, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Distt. Haridwar- 247661 (U.K.)	Assay of Racecadotril & Ofloxacin	CDTL-Mumbai
45.	Pantoprazole Sodium (Enteric Coated and Domperidone (Sustained Release) Capsules (Penstal-DSR)	C582	01/2024	12/2025	Stalion Laboratories Pvt. Ltd, c-1B, 305/2,3,4 & 5, G.I.D.C., Kerala (Bavla), Dist. Ahmedabad- 382220, Gujarat	Dissolution of Domperidone	CDTL-Mumbai
46.	Terbinafine Hydrochloride Tablets IP (TERBONATE- 250)	NT-7900	03/2024	02/2026	M/s. Neptune Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., 100- B, EPIP, Phase-II, Thana, Baddi- 173205 (H.P.)	Test for Dissolution	CDTL, Hyderabad
47.	Ondansetron Injection IP 2mg/ml	OT-5411	08/2024	07/2026	M/s. Alchemist Remedies Pvt. Ltd.,138- 139, Industrial Area 2,AB Road Dewas , Madhya Pradesh	The sample does not Conform to IP Standards with respect to TEST FOR STERILITY	CDTL,Chennai
48.	Single use Syringe (EDGEX)	5DSB27	11/2023	10/2028	NOBLE PHARMACARE LTD., A/24, C.I.N. Complex, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odhisa- 751024	Cleanliness and Design of Piston/Plunger assembly	RDTL, Chandigarh
49.	Rabeprazole Sodium (EC) and Levosulpiride (SR) Capsules (RPL LS CAPSULES)	CGC-24020	08/2024	07/2026	Calrax Healthcare Pvt.Ltd., Plot No. 45, EPIP, Phase-I, Jharmajri, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.)-173205	Dissolution of Levosulpiride	RDTL, Chandigarh
50.	Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP (Moxileb-CV 625 Tablets)	MBT23068	10/2023	09/2025	Mediwell Biotech, Plot No. 21-22, Phase-IV, Himuda Industrial Township, Bhatoli Kalan, Baddi, Distt. Solan, (HP) 173205	Assay of Amoxycillin Trihydrate calculated as Amoxycillin	RDTL, Chandigarh

51.	Pantoprazole Tablets IP	MT-23J13	10/2023	03/2025	MARTIN & BROWN BIO- SCIENCES PVT. LTD., K.No. 918/419, Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Dist. Solan (H.P.)-173205	Dissolution (Buffer Stage)	RDTL, Chandigarh
52.	Aciclovir Intravenous Infusion IP 250 mg (Acyclotech Injection)	D0072406B	06/2024	05/2026	M/s. Protech Telelinks, Mauza Ogli, Suketi Road, Kala Amb, District Sirmour (H.P.) 173030	Assay of Aciclovir	RDTL, Chandigarh
53.	Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam for Injection (Tykone- S Injection)	UNI-240013	06/2024	05/2027	Unital Formulations, 114- B, EPIP, Phase-1, Jharmajri, Baddi, Solan (H.P.)	Particulate matter	RDTL, Chandigarh
54.	Ampicillin 1G Powder for Injection 1000 mg	EXPN-24004	04/2024	03/2026	Unital Formulations, 114- B, EPIP, Phase-1, Jharmajri, Baddi, Solan,H.P.-1732025, under neutral code no. HP/DRUGS/MB/08/712	Particulate matter and Assay of Ampicillin Sodium calculated as Ampicillin	RDTL, Chandigarh
55.	Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Injection (Manclav 300 mg)	HIAP23001A	01/2023	12/2024	Health Biotech Ltd., Village Sandoli, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) India-173205	Particulate matter and Assay of Potassium Clavulanate calculated as Clavulanic Acid	RDTL, Chandigarh
56.	Meropenem Injection IP (ZENEM 1 g INJECTION)	B240720D	07/2024	06/2026	OSCAR REMEDIES PVT.LTD., Oscar House, Badi Majra, Yamuna Nagar-135001 (HR)	Particulate matter and Content of Sodium	RDTL, Chandigarh

Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs:

The drugs that fail to meet the quality standards or specifications are known as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs.

(Further, the term ‘standards of quality’ is defined under the Section 16 (1) (a) of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, that the ‘standards of quality’ mean that the drug complies with the standards set out in the Second Schedule of the said Act.)

ay’ is defined under the Section 16 (1) (a) of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, that the ‘standards of quality’ mean that the drug complies with the standards set out in the Second Schedule of the said Act.)

List of Drugs declared as NSQ by STATES for the Month of October– 2024.

As part of the continuous regulatory surveillance, drug samples are picked from sales/distribution point, analyzed and list of Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs are displayed on CDSCO portal on monthly basis. The purpose of displaying the NSQ list is to make stakeholders aware about the NSQ batches identified in the market.

B. State Laboratories
S. No	Product/Drug Name	Batch No.	Manufact uring Date	Expiry Date	Manufactured By	NSQ Result	Reported by CDSCO Laboratory
1.	Fer-XT Tablets, Ferrous Ascorbate & Folic Acid Tablets	FXT.2309	09-2023.	02-2025.	M/s. Alfansa Bio Pvt.Ltd #5-5-35/23, 2nd Floor, Murthy Building, Prasanth Nagar, Hyderabad- 500072 Telangana	NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY & MISBRANDED The drug product ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid Tables is official in Indian Pharamacopoeia 2022. But the letters IP is not mentioned on the strip after the product name Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid tablets. Hence it is a Misbranded Drug under section 17 of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. So the drug product Ferrous Ascorbate & Folic Acid Tablets is Not of Standard Quality and Misbranded.	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
2.	Zyfer-XT Tablets, Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic Acid Tablets	WW-2405	05-2024.	10-2025.	M/s. Hindustan Nutraceuticals INC Plot No.14, Sai Nagar, Boduppal, Hyderabad-039 Telangana	NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY Sample Does not meets the Specifications wrt. Assay of Folic Acid as per STP.	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
3.	Tablets, Cefixime Tablets IP 400 mg	CTTB-01	06-2024.	05-2026.	M/s. Nestor Pharmaceticals Limited 11, Wetern Extension area, Faridabad-121 001, India HARYANA	NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY Tablets does not complies in respect of Description.	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
4.	Cefem -200 Tablets, Cefixime with Lactic Acid Bacillus tablets	DB240126	2024-04	2026-03	Daxin Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.,. Plot No. 121- 122 EPIP, Jharmajri Phase 1, The. Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) – 174 103 HIMACHAL PRADESH	NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY 1. Thirteen Individual weights deviated from the average weight 636.0 mg i.e 6 tablets deviated by less than 5 percent and 7 tablets deviated by more than 5 percent . Hence the sample does not complies the test Uniformity of weight. 2. Assay of Cefixime does not complies. Hence the sample is of NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
5.	Myoplus Tablets, Paracetamol & Chlorzoxazone Tabletes	MT24-1	04-2024.	03-2026.	M/s. LEOSTAR Healthcare Pvt.Ltd Plot no.10, Biotech Park, Phase-III, Genome Valley, Karkapatla, Telangana-502281 Telangana	NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY 18 Tablets were tested. All the 18 tablets did not Disintigrate within the time limit (i.e 15 Minutes) specified as per IP.	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
6.	VRIZAROX- 100DT Tablets Cefpodoxime Proxetil Dispersible Tablets	CABQ4001	01-2024.	12-2025,	Chiros Pharma Vill: Loharon , P.O.: Ghatti, Solan- 173211(H.P) HIMACHAL PRADESH	MISBRANDED The monograph of Cefpodoxime Tablets in the current edition of Indian Pharamacopoeia i.e. IP-2022. is also applicable for Cefpodoxime Dispersible Tablets as indicated under labelling section of the monograph. However the firm failed to indicate the latters IP after the product name Cefpodoxime Dispersible Tablets. Hence, the drug is deemed to be Misbranded as per section 17 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, since it is not labeled in the prescribed mannar.	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
7.	Dulhan Special Kharachi Mehandi Cone	Nil	Nil	Nil	Mohsin Idustries, Hyderabad Telangana State	MISBRANDED: As the Cautions ‘DO NOT USE FOR COLOURING EYELASHES OR EYEBROWS. DO NOT USE ON CUT, IRRITATED OR ABRADED SKIN’ as per BIS standard IS 17318:2020 is not mentioned on the label of the cosmetic sample.	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
8.	Tablets, Divalproex Sodium SR Tablets 500 mg	TMT-0211	06-2024	05-2026	Tas Med (Indi) Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. -8, Phase IV. Industrial Area HIMUDA, Bhatoli Kalan, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) 173205 HIMACHAL PRADESH	MISBRANDED The drug product Divalproex Sodium SR Tablets is official in the currect edition of IP 2022. and as required as per second schedule of the Drugs and cosmetics Act, 1940, the said drug product shall comply with the standards set out in the Indian Pharmacopoeia. But the designation IP in conjunctin with the official title Divalproex Sodium SR Tablets on the label of the drug product was not mentioned as an indication that the drug product purports to comply with IP standrds. Hence the drug product shall be deemed to be MISBRANDED DRUG as per Section 17 of the drug and Cosmetics Act 1940 as it not labeled in the prescribed manner	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
9.	Divalproex Sodium SR Tablets	TMT-0165	06-2024.	05-2024.	M/s. Tas Med (India) Pvt.ltd. Plot No. phase IV, Industriael Area Himuda, Bhatoli Kalan, Baddi Distt, solan (H.P) 173205.	MISBRANDED The drug product Divalproex Sodium SR Tablets is official in the currect edition of IP 2022. and as required as per second schedule of the Drugs and cosmetics Act, 1940, the said drug product shall comply with the standards set out in the Indian Pharmacopoeia. But the designation IP in conjunctin with the official title Divalproex Sodium SR Tablets on the label of the drug product was not mentioned as an indication that the drug product purports to comply with IP standrds. Hence the drug product shall be deemed to be MISBRANDED DRUG as per Section 17 of the drug and Cosmetics Act 1940 as it not labeled in the prescribed manner	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
10.	Divalproex Sodium SR Tablets 500 mg	TMT-0164	06-2024.	05-2024.	M/s. Tas Med (India) Pvt.ltd. Plot No. phase IV, Industriael Area Himuda, Bhatoli Kalan, Baddi Distt, solan (H.P) 173205.	MISBRANDED The drug product Divalproex Sodium SR Tablets is official in the currect edition of IP 2022. and as required as per second schedule of the Drugs and cosmetics Act, 1940, the said drug product shall comply with the standards set out in the Indian Pharmacopoeia. But the designation IP in conjunctin with the official title Divalproex Sodium SR Tablets on the label of the drug product was not mentioned as an indication that the drug product purports to comply with IP standrds. Hence the drug product shall be deemed to be MISBRANDED DRUG as per Section 17 of the drug and Cosmetics Act 1940 as it not labeled in the prescribed manner	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.

11.	CYPROHEPTAD INE HCl & TRICHOLINE CITRATE	WHL- 00623	02-2024	01-2026	M/s. Warner Hindusthan Pvt Ltd., 24-85/7, Sy. No. 548 & 551,	The label of the container in the drug is mentioned as ‘Approved colour used’ but the common name of the	State lab (Puducherry)
	SYRUP (Cyproan Syrup)				Laxmi Narayana Nagar Colony, New IDA, Uppal, Hyderabad-39 (T.S)	permitted colour used in the formulation as prescribed under rule 127 (2) of the drug rule was not mentioned.- MISBRANDED
12.	BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHLO RIDE TABLETS IP(CGHEST-8)	CT2425028 4B	03-2024	04-2026	M/s CMG BIOTECH PVT LTD.,(Unit-II), Plot No.58,Phase III , Industrial Area, Sansarpur Terrace, Tehsil Jaswan, Distt. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh- 176501	On the received sample presence of spots were observed which should not be present As per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(i) Presence of Spot/discolouration-NSQ	State lab (Puducherry)
13.	Vitamin B plex Tablets N.F.I	VBT2442	04-2024	03-2026	Modern Laboratories, 45-47, Sector D-2, Industrial Area, Sanwer Road, Indore, MP-452015	Description	State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Agartala, Tripura.
14.	Vitamin B Complex Tablets N.F.I	VBT2498	06-2024	05-2026	Modern Laboratories, 45-47, Sector D-2, Industrial Area, Sanwer Road, Indore, MP-452015	Description	State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Agartala, Tripura.
15.	Itraconazole Capsules USP 100 mg	IZC2401	04-2024	03-2026	Modern Laboratories, 45-47, Sector D-2, Industrial Area, Sanwer Road, Indore, MP-452015	Dissolution	State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Agartala, Tripura.
16.	Itraconazole Capsules USP 100 mg	IZC2401	04-2024	03-2026	Modern Laboratories, 45-47, Sector D-2, Industrial Area, Sanwer Road, Indore, MP-452015	Dissolution	State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Agartala, Tripura.
17.	cefixime Dispersible Tablets IP 100mg	CT240783	07-2024	06-2026	Theon Pharmaceuticals LTD, Vill. Saini Majra, Tehsil Nalagarh, Distt. Solan (H.P) 174101.	Assay & Disintegration	State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Agartala, Tripura.
18.	Biocetamol -500	SPD230078	03-2023	02-2025	Mfg. By : Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd . Khasra No. 63 Village Juddi Kalan , Baddi , Distt. Solan (HP) Mrk. By : German Remedies Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. PF 61 & 62 , Sanad II Industrial Estate , Tal : Sanand Ahmedabad , Gujarat- 382110, India	The sample does not conform to the IP requirements with respect to the test, Dissolution.	Drug Testing Laboratory Srinagar (J&K) vide report on Form 13 bearing No. L/DA/2024- 25/1593 Dated: 29.10.2024. (Report attached as Annexure A)
19.	Torsemide Tablets IP (Torverge-10 Tablets)	GT7137A	03-2023	02-2025	J.M. Laboratories Village Bhanat P.O. Ghatti Subathu Road Solan (H.P.) 173211	Assay of Torsemide (86.85%)	RDTL Chandigarh
20.	(COUGH-DM Cough Syrup)	SHL3037	11-2023	10-2025	Sunfine Healthcare, Plot no. 63, Ind. Area, Lodhimajra, Tehsil Baddi, Distt. Solan HP	Assay of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride	RDTL Chandigarh

21.	Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg [Nopain-650]	URDT2433	10-2023	09-2026	Unicure India Ltd., Plot No. 46(B)/49B Village Raipur, Bhagwanpur ,Roorkee Dist, Haridwar, 247661 Uttarakhand	It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ Specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IP	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
22.	Theophylline & Etophylline Tablets	TE4029	04-2024	03-2027	Kerala State Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Kalavoor.P.O, Alappuzha	It fails the test ‘Disintegration’ Specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IP	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
23.	Montelukast Tablets IP 10 mg	F4E0425	05-2024	04-2026	Morepan Laboratories Ltd, Unit-V, Plot No. 12C, sector-2,	It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ Specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IP	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
					Parwanoo, Dist.Solan (HP)- 173 220
24.	Panlib -D [Pantoprazole and Domeperidone Tablets]	HTN253D	04-2024	03-2026	Himalaya Meditek pvt.Ltd, Plot No. 35 & 36, Pharmacity, Selaqui Industrial Area, Dehradun 248 197	It fails the test ‘Disintegration’ as per IP and the contents of active ingredients of Pantoprazole and Domeperidone are not with in the limits of ‘Schedule V’ of Drugs and Cosmetics Act & Rules thereunder as specified in the Laboratory Protocol	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
25.	C Mont LC KID 60 Ml Montelukast and Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride syrup 60 ml ]	AL 23206	11-2023	10-2025	Cian Healthcare Ltd, (An ISO 9001: 2015 &WHO GMP certified Co) Kh No. 248, village sisona, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Haridwar, Uttarakhand – 247661	The content of Montelukast sodium is not with in the limits of ‘Schedule V’ of Drugs and Cosmetics Act & Rules thereunder as specified in the Laboratory Protocol	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
26.	Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP 10 mg/5 mg	MLHT-1022	09-2023	08-2026	Wings Biotech LLP, 43&44, HPSIDC, Ind.Area, Baddi-173205 HP	It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ Specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IP	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
27.	EMITIL [Prochlorperazine Mesylate Injection IP]	MA 24E27	05-2024	04-2026	Martin & Brown Bio Science Pvt Ltd, K No. 918/419, Malkumajra, Nalgrath Road, Baddi, Dist Solan HP 173 205	It fails the test ‘pH’ as per IP as specified in the Laboratory Protocol	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
28.	International dona Beauty Soap Jasmine	DNJN1/24	01-2024	use befoe 36 months from packed	Excel+ Health care products, CP- V/1092, XL Garden Palachira (P.O), Varkala, PIN – 695143	The sample does not conform to IS 2888:2004 for the test ‘matter insoluble in alcohol , percent by Mass, Max ’ as per the specifications of toilet soap for Grade III	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
29.	Elcipro 500[Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tab IP 500 mg ]	AGT31256	12-2023	11-2026	Alventa Pharma Ltd, Vill, Krishnapura, Baddi, Nalagarh Road, Tehsil Baddi, Distt. Solan, HP 174 101	It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ as per IP as specified in the Laboratory Protocol	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
30.	Vitamin B Complex Tablet	S0010/24- 25			Supplied by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapura m -14	The sample does not conform to IP Standards with respect to ‘Descriptive part’ for tablets	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram

31.	Vitamin B Complex Tablet	S0008/24- 25			Supplied by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapura m -14	The sample does not conform to IP Standards with respect to ‘Descriptive part’ for tablets	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
32.	Vitamin B Complex Tablet	S0009/24- 25			Supplied by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapura m -14	The sample does not conform to IP Standards with respect to ‘Descriptive part’ for tablets	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
33.	Trenaxa Inj. [Tranexamic Acid injection I.P]	TNA2407	03-2024	02-2026	Sanjivani Paranteral Ltd, R- 40, T.T.C, Industrial Area, Rabale, Thane, Belapur Road, Navi Mumbai -400701	It fails the test Sterility as per IP	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
34.	Telmisartan Tab IP 40 mg	S0007/24- 25			Supplied by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapura m -14	It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ as per IP	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram

Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs:
The drugs that fail to meet the quality standards or specifications are known as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs.
(Further, the term ‘standards of quality’ is defined under the Section 16 (1) (a) of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, that the ‘standards of quality’
mean that the drug complies with the standards set out in the Second Schedule of the said Act.)
NOTE:

NOTE:

1. NSQ data was received as per Format & in EXCEL SHEET from State Drugs Licensing Authorities of Himachal Pradesh ,Jammu
   Kashmir, Puducherry, Telangana,Kerala, Tripura , Goa(PDF format Nil), Jharkhand (PDF Format) , Karnataka (PDF Format), Ladakh
   (PDF format Nil), Maharashtra (PDF format), Rajasthan (PDF format), for the Month of October, 2024 as per DCG(I) Circular dated
   09.02.2024.
2. State Drugs Licensing Authorities of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Manipur,
   Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar, Dadar
   and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep have not submitted any data in respect of the Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Alert for
   the Month of October, 2024 as per DCG(I) Circular dated 09.02.2024.

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