Drug alert: 90 drug samples declared as NSQ in October 2024

Drug alert: Download the list of NSQ samples for October 2024, the link is given below in the article.

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Last Updated on December 7, 2024 by The Health Master

Drug alert

Drug alert: Download the list of NSQ samples for October 2024the 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.

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

Sr.Name of STATESNumber of NSQ samples declared
1Kerala14
2Telangana10
3Tripura5
4Puducherry2
5RDTL Chandigarh2
6J&K1
 Total34

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. NoProduct/Drug NameBatch No.Manufacturin g DateExpiry DateManufactured ByNSQ ResultReported by CDSCO Laboratory
1.Absorbent Cotton Wool IP201302/202401/2027M/s. Jind Surgicals 24- 27, HSIIDC Industrial Area, New Hansi Road, Jind-126 102, HaryanaSurface active Substances, Sulphated ash, Fluorescence, Water Soluble SubstancesCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
2.Trypsin & Chymotrypsin Tablets (Lysoflam Forte)LFTF24002C06/202405/2026M/s. Cachet Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, Village – Thana, Baddi, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173205Assay of Trypsin & ChymotrypsinCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
3.Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 4% w/v01207/202406/2026M/s. OVERSEAS CHEMICALS, Vill. Bonderbill (Sukanta Pally), Hooghly 712 247, W.B.AssayCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
4.Diclofenac Sodium, Paracetamol & Chlorzoxazone TabletsDCPT331009/202308/2025M/s. MODERN LABORATORIES, 45-47, Sector D-2, Industrial Area, Sanwar Road, Indore (M.P.) – 452 015.DisintegrationCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
5.Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Allantoin Cream (Lumadip)LD-1812/202311/2025M/s. Tosc International Pvt. Ltd., (Pharmaceutical Division), Plot No. 47, Sector-3, SIDCUL, Pantnagar-263153 (Rudrapur), Distt. Udham Singh Nagar, (Uttarakhand)Description & pHCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
6.Liposomal Amphotericinn B Injection 50mg (Ambilip)ALLC4A103/202402/2026M/s. UNITED BIOTECH (P) LIMITED, Bagbania, Baddi-Nalagarh Road, Distt. Solan (HP) 174 101.Bacterial endotoxins and Assay of Amphotericin BCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
7.Ornidazole & Ofloxacin Tablets IPHOOA0708/202307/2025M/s. Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd., At 11, W.E.A. Faridabad 121 001 (Haryana).DescriptionCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
8.Amlodipine and Perindopril Tablets (Amtas PRP)K220131006/202205/2025M/s. Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Bhagey Khola Rangpo, East Sikkim 737 132, India.Assay of Perindopril ErbumineCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
9.Decitabine for Injection 50 mg / vialH23026603/202302/2025M/s. Dr. Reddys Laboratories, Formulation Unit-7, Plot Nos. P1 to P9, Phase-III, VSEZ, Duvvada visakhapatnamWater ContentCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
10.Natamycin Ophthalmic Suspension IP (Nataprime Eye Drops)PE06230806/202305/2025M/s. Primus Pharmaceuticals, Sadhoura Road, Mouza Ogli Khari, Vill. Asgarpur Majra, Kala Amb. Dist, Sirmour (H.P.)- 173030.SterilityCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
11.Iron Sucrose Injection USP 5 mlIRA1232008/202307/2025M/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 IronCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
12.Paclitaxel Injection IPOI220089A11/202210/2024M/s. Cosmas Research Lab Ltd., Village: Gaunspura, P.O. Noorpur Bet, Hambram, Ludhiana-141008Description & Particulate MatterCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
13.Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride MSM and Diacerein Tablets (Orcerin GM )KOO2207A05/202204/2025M/s. MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICAL LTD., Khasra No. 21, 22, 66, 67 & 68, Aho- Yangtam, Namchepung, PO: Ranipool, Sikkim – 737 135.DescriptionCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
14.Iron Sucrose Injection USP 5 mlMA24B12902/202401/2026M/s. MARTIN & BROWN BIO-SCIENCES PVT. LTD., K. No. 918/419, Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Dist-Solan (H.P) -173205Particulate MatterCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
15.SUCRALFATE USPLSU240401504/202403/2029M/s. Legend Industries, (Unit-II) C1/200, 201/4, Phase-II, GIDC, Opp. Encore Ltd., Naroda, Ahmedabad-382330, GujaratSpurious, Identification & AssayCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
16.SUCRALFATE USPSCF/24/004905/202404/2029M/s. Par Drugs & Chemicals Limited, 333/1, 333/2, 334, 335, 336/A & B, 337, 338 GIDC Ind. Estate, Phase-2, Chitra, Bhavnagar-364004, GujaratSpurious, Identification & AssayCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
17.Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection I.P. (Betalone )IBT-1118906/202405/2026M/s. E.G. Pharmaceuticals, Vill. Mandhala, Teh. Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.Description & Particulate matterCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
18.Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate for Injection IP 1.2 gm23AP1010/202309/2025M/s. SAI Parenterals Limited, D1 & D4, Survey No. 280, Phase-V, IDA, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad – 500 055, Telangana, IndiaParticulate matter & Clarity of SolutionCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
19.Ciprofloxacin Injection IP 100 ml09AF006112/202211/2025M/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 VolumeCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
20.Rosuvastatin Tablets IP (ROZUTIN- 10)VDT-2353106/202305/2025M/s.Vidhyasha Pharmaceuticals, 28, Industrial Area, Johron, Trilokpur Road, Kala Amb, Distt-Sirmour, H.P. 173 030.Related SubstancesCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
21.Rabeprazole Sodium & Domperidone SR Capsules (RABALKEM- DSR)RKBC22064 S12/202211/2024M/s. Shiva Biogenetic Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Vill-Manpura, Baddi, Dist. Solan, (H.P.) -174 101.Assay of RabeprazoleCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
22.Aceclofenac, Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase Tablets (Megaceclo SP)AMT230203702/202301/2025M/s. MARINE MEDICARE PVT. LTD., Village – Kulhariwala & P.O. Mandhala, Tehsil Baddi, Distt-Solan (H.P.), Pin-174103, India.Description and Assay of SerratiopeptidaseCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
23.Enrofloxacin Injection I.P. (Vet.) (ENROXACIN VET Injection)LV32601/202312/2024M/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) – 173205pHCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
24.Rabeprazole Sodium (Enteric Coated) And Domperidone (Sustained Release) Capsules (ZABIL- DSR)UD2C- 23469E06/202305/2025M/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 DomperidoneCentral Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
25.Calcium 500 mg with Vitamin D3 250 IU Tablets IPLMT24037703/202402/2026Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar- 249403 (U.K)Dissolution of Calcium and Assay of Vitamin D3RDTL, Guwahati
26.Glimepiride Tablets IP 2 mgLMT24033303/202402/2026Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector-6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar- 249403 (U.K)DissolutionRDTL, Guwahati
27.Adrenaline Injection IP 1.8mg/ml (Adrenascot)GA3A02001/202312/2024M/s. Scott-Edil Pharmacia Ltd., 56, EPIP., Phase-I, Jharmajri, Baddi, Distt. Solan – 173 205, (H.P.),INDIAAppearance of Solution and DescriptionRDTL, Guwahati
28.Buprenorphine Injection I.P. (LUPIGESIC)1470 ASG01/202412/2025M/s. S.M.G. PHARMACEUTICALS (Pvt) Ltd., Plot No-K.B Complex Opp. Mahavir Nagar, N.H. No-I, Vitpl- 306185 GujaratAssay” of BuprenorphineRDTL, Guwahati
29.Telmisartan Tablets I.P. (Telesky-40 Tablet)CMT23-165803/202402/2026M/s. Cortex Medical Inc., Plot No. -3F, Apperal Park, Katha, Industrial Area Baddi, Distt.- Solan (H.P.)DissolutionRDTL, Guwahati
30.Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mgLMT24061105/202404/2026M/s. Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar249403 (U.K)DescriptionRDTL, Guwahati
31.Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mgLMT24053605/202404/2026M/s. Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar249403 (U.K)DescriptionRDTL, Guwahati
32.Buprenorphine Injection I.P. (LUPIGESIC)1470 ASG09/202308/2025M/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-306185Assay/Content of BuprenorphineRDTL, Guwahati
33.Ciprofloxcin Tablets IP 250 mgCT2324181802/202401/2026M/s. CMG BIOTECH PVT.LTD. ( A WHO- GMP Certified Co.), 58, Industrial Area, Phase- III, Sansarpur Terrace, Jaswan Dist. Kangra H.P. 176501Dissolution of CiprofloxcinRDTL, Guwahati
34.Esomeprazole Tablets IP 40 mg (Essokynt-40)TT23-50507/202306/2025Tanishka 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-240397103/202302/2026M/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-500CT-712909/202308/2026CHEMETAC PHARMACEUTICALS 42, MAINA PUR, MEERUT ROAD, GHAZIABAD-201003DissolutionRDTL, Guwahati
37.Ciprofloxacin Tablets U.S.P. 500 mgT-240106601/202412/2025M/s. Rivpra Formulation Pvt. Ltd. ., Plot No.8, Sector-6A, IIE SIDCUL, Haridwar-249 403 (U.K.)..DissolutionRDTL, Guwahati
38.Metronidazole 400 mg Tablets (Metagyl – 400)B22-27512/202205/2025Saint 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)AGT30514405/202304/2026Alventa Pharma Limited., Vill. Kishanpura, Baddi- Nalagarh Road, Tehsil Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) -174101.Assay of AceclofenacCDTL-Mumbai
40.Sodium Fusidate Cream 2 %34411/202310/2025Bharat Parenterals Limited., Survey No. 144-A, Jarod- Samlaya Road, Vill. Haripura, Tal. Savli, Dist. Vadodara – 391250, Gujarat, IndiaAssayCDTL-Mumbai
41.Enalapril Maleate Tablets IP 5 mg (Opioril- 5)23HT177111/202310/2025Orison Pharma International, Vill. Khari, Mauza Ogli, Kala Amb, Distt. Sirmour – 173030 (H.P.)Dissolution and Assay of Enalapril MaleateCDTL-Mumbai
42.Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets U.S.P. 150 mg (Brudel SR-150)T2316909/202308/2026Rebase Lifescience Pvt. Ltd., Block No.6, Plot No. 11 & 12, Nr. Amrut Dairy, Lalpur, Daskroi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 382 430Assay of Bupropion HydrochlorideCDTL-Mumbai
43.Propylene Glycol USP / IPBT1205B251 2202312/202312/2025Balaji Amines Limited., Unit IV, F – 104, Chincholi, MIDC, Tq. Mohol Dist. Solapur – 413255 MaharashtraWaterCDTL-Mumbai
44.Racecadotril & Oflozacin Suspension (Combact-O + Suspension)L23J003A10/202309/2025Bajaj Formulations, Khasra No. 161, Village- Lakeshwary, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Distt. Haridwar- 247661 (U.K.)Assay of Racecadotril & OfloxacinCDTL-Mumbai
45.Pantoprazole Sodium (Enteric Coated and Domperidone (Sustained Release) Capsules (Penstal-DSR)C58201/202412/2025Stalion Laboratories Pvt. Ltd, c-1B, 305/2,3,4 & 5, G.I.D.C., Kerala (Bavla), Dist. Ahmedabad- 382220, GujaratDissolution of DomperidoneCDTL-Mumbai
46.Terbinafine Hydrochloride Tablets IP (TERBONATE- 250)NT-790003/202402/2026M/s. Neptune Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., 100- B, EPIP, Phase-II, Thana, Baddi- 173205 (H.P.)Test for DissolutionCDTL, Hyderabad
47.Ondansetron Injection IP 2mg/mlOT-541108/202407/2026M/s. Alchemist Remedies Pvt. Ltd.,138- 139, Industrial Area 2,AB Road Dewas , Madhya PradeshThe sample does not Conform to IP Standards with respect to TEST FOR STERILITYCDTL,Chennai
48.Single use Syringe (EDGEX)5DSB2711/202310/2028NOBLE PHARMACARE LTD., A/24, C.I.N. Complex, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odhisa- 751024Cleanliness and Design of Piston/Plunger assemblyRDTL, Chandigarh
49.Rabeprazole Sodium (EC) and Levosulpiride (SR) Capsules (RPL LS CAPSULES)CGC-2402008/202407/2026Calrax Healthcare Pvt.Ltd., Plot No. 45, EPIP, Phase-I, Jharmajri, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.)-173205Dissolution of LevosulpirideRDTL, Chandigarh
50.Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP (Moxileb-CV 625 Tablets)MBT2306810/202309/2025Mediwell Biotech, Plot No. 21-22, Phase-IV, Himuda Industrial Township, Bhatoli Kalan, Baddi, Distt. Solan, (HP) 173205Assay of Amoxycillin Trihydrate calculated as AmoxycillinRDTL, Chandigarh
51.Pantoprazole Tablets IPMT-23J1310/202303/2025MARTIN & BROWN BIO- SCIENCES PVT. LTD., K.No. 918/419, Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Dist. Solan (H.P.)-173205Dissolution (Buffer Stage)RDTL, Chandigarh
52.Aciclovir Intravenous Infusion IP 250 mg (Acyclotech Injection)D0072406B06/202405/2026M/s. Protech Telelinks, Mauza Ogli, Suketi Road, Kala Amb, District Sirmour (H.P.) 173030Assay of AciclovirRDTL, Chandigarh
53.Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam for Injection (Tykone- S Injection)UNI-24001306/202405/2027Unital Formulations, 114- B, EPIP, Phase-1, Jharmajri, Baddi, Solan (H.P.)Particulate matterRDTL, Chandigarh
54.Ampicillin 1G Powder for Injection 1000 mgEXPN-2400404/202403/2026Unital Formulations, 114- B, EPIP, Phase-1, Jharmajri, Baddi, Solan,H.P.-1732025, under neutral code no. HP/DRUGS/MB/08/712Particulate matter and Assay of Ampicillin Sodium calculated as AmpicillinRDTL, Chandigarh
55.Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Injection (Manclav 300 mg)HIAP23001A01/202312/2024Health Biotech Ltd., Village Sandoli, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) India-173205Particulate matter and Assay of Potassium Clavulanate calculated as Clavulanic AcidRDTL, Chandigarh
56.Meropenem Injection IP (ZENEM 1 g INJECTION)B240720D07/202406/2026OSCAR REMEDIES PVT.LTD., Oscar House, Badi Majra, Yamuna Nagar-135001 (HR)Particulate matter and Content of SodiumRDTL, 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. NoProduct/Drug NameBatch No.Manufact uring DateExpiry DateManufactured ByNSQ ResultReported by CDSCO Laboratory
1.Fer-XT Tablets, Ferrous Ascorbate & Folic Acid TabletsFXT.230909-2023.02-2025.M/s. Alfansa Bio Pvt.Ltd #5-5-35/23, 2nd Floor, Murthy Building, Prasanth Nagar, Hyderabad- 500072 TelanganaNOT 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 TabletsWW-240505-2024.10-2025.M/s. Hindustan Nutraceuticals INC Plot No.14, Sai Nagar, Boduppal, Hyderabad-039 TelanganaNOT 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 mgCTTB-0106-2024.05-2026.M/s. Nestor Pharmaceticals Limited 11, Wetern Extension area, Faridabad-121 001, India HARYANANOT 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 tabletsDB2401262024-042026-03Daxin Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.,. Plot No. 121- 122 EPIP, Jharmajri Phase 1, The. Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) – 174 103 HIMACHAL PRADESHNOT 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 QUALITYState Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
5.Myoplus Tablets, Paracetamol & Chlorzoxazone TabletesMT24-104-2024.03-2026.M/s. LEOSTAR Healthcare Pvt.Ltd Plot no.10, Biotech Park, Phase-III, Genome Valley, Karkapatla, Telangana-502281 TelanganaNOT 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 TabletsCABQ400101-2024.12-2025,Chiros Pharma Vill: Loharon , P.O.: Ghatti, Solan- 173211(H.P) HIMACHAL PRADESHMISBRANDED 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 ConeNilNilNilMohsin Idustries, Hyderabad Telangana StateMISBRANDED: 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 mgTMT-021106-202405-2026Tas Med (Indi) Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. -8, Phase IV. Industrial Area HIMUDA, Bhatoli Kalan, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) 173205 HIMACHAL PRADESHMISBRANDED 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 mannerState Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
9.Divalproex Sodium SR TabletsTMT-016506-2024.05-2024.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 mannerState Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
10.Divalproex Sodium SR Tablets 500 mgTMT-016406-2024.05-2024.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 mannerState Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
11.CYPROHEPTAD INE HCl & TRICHOLINE CITRATE  WHL- 00623  02-2024  01-2026M/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        04-2026M/s CMG BIOTECH PVT LTD.,(Unit-II), Plot No.58,Phase III , Industrial Area, Sansarpur Terrace, Tehsil Jaswan, Distt. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh- 176501On 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    03-2026Modern 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    05-2026Modern 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    03-2026Modern 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    03-2026Modern 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    06-2026Theon Pharmaceuticals LTD, Vill. Saini Majra, Tehsil Nalagarh, Distt. Solan (H.P) 174101.    Assay & Disintegration  State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Agartala, Tripura.
18.Biocetamol -500SPD23007803-202302-2025Mfg. 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, IndiaThe 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)GT7137A03-202302-2025J.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)SHL303711-2023    10-2025Sunfine Healthcare, Plot no. 63, Ind. Area, Lodhimajra, Tehsil Baddi, Distt. Solan HPAssay of Phenylephrine HydrochlorideRDTL Chandigarh
21.Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg [Nopain-650]URDT243310-202309-2026Unicure India Ltd., Plot No. 46(B)/49B Village Raipur, Bhagwanpur ,Roorkee Dist, Haridwar, 247661 UttarakhandIt fails the test ‘Dissolution’ Specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IPDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
22.Theophylline & Etophylline TabletsTE402904-202403-2027Kerala State Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Kalavoor.P.O, AlappuzhaIt fails the test ‘Disintegration’ Specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IPDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
23.Montelukast Tablets IP 10 mgF4E042505-202404-2026Morepan Laboratories Ltd, Unit-V, Plot No. 12C, sector-2,It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ Specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IPDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
     Parwanoo, Dist.Solan (HP)- 173 220  
24.Panlib -D [Pantoprazole and Domeperidone Tablets]HTN253D04-202403-2026Himalaya Meditek pvt.Ltd, Plot No. 35 & 36, Pharmacity, Selaqui Industrial Area, Dehradun 248 197It 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 ProtocolDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
25.C Mont LC KID 60 Ml Montelukast and Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride syrup 60 ml ]AL 2320611-202310-2025Cian Healthcare Ltd, (An ISO 9001: 2015 &WHO GMP certified Co) Kh No. 248, village sisona, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Haridwar, Uttarakhand – 247661The 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 ProtocolDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
26.Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP 10 mg/5 mgMLHT-102209-202308-2026Wings Biotech LLP, 43&44, HPSIDC, Ind.Area, Baddi-173205 HPIt fails the test ‘Dissolution’ Specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IPDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
27.EMITIL [Prochlorperazine Mesylate Injection IP]    MA 24E27    05-2024    04-2026Martin & Brown Bio Science Pvt Ltd, K No. 918/419, Malkumajra, Nalgrath Road, Baddi, Dist Solan HP 173 205It fails the test ‘pH’ as per IP as specified in the Laboratory ProtocolDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
28.International dona Beauty Soap JasmineDNJN1/2401-2024use befoe 36 months from packedExcel+ Health care products, CP- V/1092, XL Garden Palachira (P.O), Varkala, PIN – 695143The 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 IIIDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
29.Elcipro 500[Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tab IP 500 mg ]AGT3125612-202311-2026Alventa Pharma Ltd, Vill, Krishnapura, Baddi, Nalagarh Road, Tehsil Baddi, Distt. Solan, HP 174 101It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ as per IP as specified in the Laboratory ProtocolDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
30.Vitamin B Complex TabletS0010/24- 25  Supplied by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapura m -14The sample does not conform to IP Standards with respect to ‘Descriptive part’ for tabletsDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
31.Vitamin B Complex TabletS0008/24- 25  Supplied by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapura m -14The sample does not conform to IP Standards with respect to ‘Descriptive part’ for tabletsDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
32.Vitamin B Complex TabletS0009/24- 25  Supplied by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapura m -14The sample does not conform to IP Standards with respect to ‘Descriptive part’ for tabletsDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
33.Trenaxa Inj. [Tranexamic Acid injection I.P]TNA240703-202402-2026Sanjivani Paranteral Ltd, R- 40, T.T.C, Industrial Area, Rabale, Thane, Belapur Road, Navi Mumbai -400701It fails the test Sterility as per IPDrugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
34.Telmisartan Tab IP 40 mgS0007/24- 25  Supplied by Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapura m -14It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ as per IPDrugs 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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