Last Updated on January 25, 2025 by The Health Master

Drug alert

Drug alert: Download the list of NSQ samples for December 2024, the link is given below: 135 drug samples declared as not of standard quality (NSQ), nationwide.

NSQ Lists are given below the article

Out of these 135 samples, 51 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 84 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	Tamil Nadu	46
2	Tarnataka	12
3	Kerala	8
4	Telangana	7
5	Puducherry	7
6	J&K	3
7	Tripura	1
	Total	84

Drug alert: Previous months

November 2024: 111 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 111 samples, 41 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 70 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.

October 2024: 90 drug samples declared as NSQ, out of these 90 samples, 56 were declared NSQ by CDSCO and 34 were declared NSQ by various STATES across India.

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.

March 2024: Total 931 samples were tested. 864 samples were declared as of standard quality. 66 samples were declared as not of standard quality, one misbranded and none spurious.

February 2024: Total 1167 samples were tested. 1018 were declared as of standard quality. 58 samples were declared as not of standard quality, none misbranded and two spurious.

January 2024: Total 932 samples were tested. 886 were declared as of standard quality. 46 samples were declared as not of standard quality, none misbranded and none spurious.

December 2023: Total 1008 samples were tested. 930 were declared as of standard quality. 78 samples were declared as not of standard quality, none misbranded and none spurious.

The samples were withdrawn by the officers of CDSCO and State FDAs, and tested in the drug testing laboratories, i.e CDLs, CDTLs, and RDTLs, in Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Indore, Guwahati and State Govt Drug Testing Laboratories.

List of Drugs declared as NSQ by CDSCO for the Month of December– 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.	Manufacturing Date	Expiry Date	Manufactured By	NSQ Result	Reported by CDSCO Laboratory
1.	Cefotaxime Sodium Injection IP 1 g	DP24029	04/2024	03/2026	M/s. Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., At-620, Diamond Harbour Road, Behala Indl. Estate, Kolkata- 700034.	Test of Clarity of solution, Particulate matter	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
2.	Meropenem Injection IP 500 mg (Merohuge 500 )	A4ITX004	08/2024	07/2026	M/s. Shamshree Lifesciences Limited, Plot No. 11, Industrial Area, Katha- Bhatolikalan, Baddi- 173205, H.P.	Test of Clarity of solution, Particulate matter	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
3.	AMIKACIN SULPHATE INJECTION IP 250 mg (AMIKACIN SULPHATE INJECTION IP 250 mg/ 2 ml for IM/IV Injection)	17800124	01/2024	12/2025	M/s. Karnataka Antibiotics And Pharmaceuticals Limited, Plot No-14, Peenya II Phase, Bengaluru-560058, Karnataka.	Particulate mattter and Description	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
4.	Rabeprazole Injection IP	AGI-23216	06/2023	05/2025	M/s. Alliaance Biotech, 440/3, Vill-Katha, Badddi, Solan (H.P.) – 173205	Sterility, Clarity of Solution, Particulate matter, Identification,	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
						Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium and Description”. The sample is deemed to be spurious as per section 17B of Drugs and Cosmetics Act
5.	Rabeprazole Injection IP	AGI-23217	06/2023	05/2025	M/s. Alliaance Biotech, 440/3, Vill-Katha, Badddi, Solan (H.P.) – 173205	pH, Clarity of Solution, Particulate matter, Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium and Description	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
6.	Tranexamic Acid Tablets IP 500 mg (Clip 500 )	054A003	01/2024	12/2025	M/s. FDC Limited L-56 & L-57, Phase-II-D Verna Industrial Estate, Verna-403722, Salcete, Goa	Related Substances	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
7.	Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets IP (MANOFEX-180 )	CT24250327 A	05/2024	04/2026	M/s.CMG BIOTECH PVT.LTD, (Unit-II)Plot No-58, Phase-III, Industrial Area, Sasarpur Terrace, HP- 176501	Dissolution	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
8.	Rabeprazole Sodium Injection IP	MD23H20	08/2023	07/2025	M/s. Martin & Brown Bio Sciences, K.No. 918/419, Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Dist. Solan (H.P.)- 173205	pH, Water, Clarity of Solution, Particulate matter, Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium and Description	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
9.	Lignocaine Hydrochloride Gel IP 5% w/v (30 g)	G406	09/2024	08/2026	M/s. Gnosis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Nahan Road, Village Moginand, Kala- Amb, Distt.Sirmour, H.P.-173030	pH	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
10.	Cold Plus Syrup (Cold Plus Syrup)	4EL02283	09/2024	08/2027	M/s. Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., N- 118,119,113,119/1, 119/2 & 118/1, M.I.D.C., Tarapur, Boisar, Dist-Palghar- 401506, Maharashtra	Assay of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata

11.	Omeprazole Lyophilized Powder for Injection (I.V) (OMERA 40mg Lyophilized Powder for Injection )	0ZI2415AC	06/2024	05/2026	M/s. CELON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD., Plot No-2, ALEAP Industrial Estate, Gajularamaram, Medchal District-500 090, Telangana State, India	Test of Water by KF	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
12.	BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORI DE INJECTION IP 0.5%	BCV22315	12/2023	11/2025	M/s. Nandani Medical Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., 221/5, Bicholi Hapsi, Kanadia Road, Indore	Particulate mattter and Description	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
13.	AXBEX Suspension (Multivitamin Mulltimineral & Antioxidant Suspension)	A21410	05/2024	10/2025	M/s. Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Katha, Baddi-173205, Himachal Pradesh	Identification & Assay of Cholecalciferol	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
14.	AXBEX Suspension (Multivitamin Mulltimineral & Antioxidant Suspension)	A21411	05/2024	10/2025	M/s. Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Katha, Baddi-173205, Himachal Pradesh	Identification & Assay of Cholecalciferol	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
15.	Thyroxine Sodium tablets IP (THYROX-25)	16240148D	05/2024	04/2026	M/s. Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot No-2209, GIDC, Sarigam, Dist-Valsad- 396155, Gujarat	Dissolution	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
16.	Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection I.P.	119	06/2024	05/2026	M/s. Hindustan Medicines Pvt. Ltd., BARAUNI-851112.	Free Dexamethasone, Particulate matter, Sterility, Extractable volume and Description	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
17.	Amikacin Sulphate Injection I.P. (AmikaVen- 500 Injection)	L-24A-23I	01/2024	12/2025	M/s. Inmac Laboratories, Bangsipura-142033 (Pb)	Particulate mattter, Assay/content of Amikacin and Description	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
18.	Aspirin Gastro- resistant Tablets IP 75mg	ANET1121	08/2023	07/2025	M/s. Unicure India Ltd., C-21, 22 & 23, Sector- 3, Noida- 201301, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar (U.P.)	Test of Dissolution Buffer Stage	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
19.	Absorbent Cotton Wool IP	331	07/2024	06/2026	M/s. Vandana Surgi Pharma (P) Ltd., GA- 26, RIICO Industrial Area, Bijaynagar- 305624, (Raj)	Acidity or alkalinity, Absorbency Sinking Time, Absorbency Water-holding Capacity, Foreign Fibres, Fluorescence, Water soluble substances, Neps and Sulphated ash	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
20.	Noscapine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Guaiphenesin & Sodium Citrate Syrup	NGC-091	12/2023	11/2025	M/s.Medipol Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd., 1199/3, Bhud, Baddi, Dist-Solan, H.P., India	Description	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata

21.	Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate & Menthol Syrup (Beedryl Plus)	40183	02/2024	01/2026	M/s. Zenith Drugs Limited 72/5 & 72/3, 72/4, 74/1/1, 75/1/1, Muradpura (Orangpura) Dhar Road, Near Kalaria Indore 453001 (MP), India	Assay of Menthol and Description	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
22.	Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection USP 4 ml	17B24005	09/2024	08/2026	M/s. Radiant Parenterals Ltd., 242/4, 5 &6, G.I.D.C., Estate at & Post Waghodia, Dist-Vadodara , Gujarat-391760	pH and Bacterial Endotoxins	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
23.	Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection USP 4 ml	17B24004	06/2024	05/2026	M/s. Radiant Parenterals Ltd., 242/4, 5 &6, G.I.D.C., Estate at & Post Waghodia, Dist-Vadodara , Gujarat-391760	pH, Bacterial Endotoxins and Sterility	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
24.	Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate & Menthol Syrup (Beedryl Plus)	40186	02/2024	01/2026	M/s. Zenith Drugs Limited 72/5 & 72/3, 72/4, 74/1/1, 75/1/1, Muradpura (Orangpura) Dhar Road, Near Kalaria Indore 453001 (MP), India	Assay of Menthol and Description	Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata
25.	Telmisartan Tablets I.P.. (TELMOPI-40)	23I-T2003	12/2023	11/2025	M/s. Orison Pharma International, Vill. Khari, Mauza Ogli, Kala Amb, Distt. Sirmour – 173030 (H.P.)	Dissolution	RDTL, Guwahati
26.	Acyclovir Dispersible Tablets IP (Zovibact 800 mg)	SRTH230874 B	08/2023	07/2025	M/s. SYSTOLE REMEDIES PVT. LTD., Vill. Ogli, Kala Amb, Teh. Nahan, Distt. Sirmour (H.P.) – 173 030	Uniformity of dispersion & Disintegration	RDTL, Guwahati
27.	GLIMEPIRIDE TABLETS IP (GLIMP-1)	SPT240261	02/2024	01/2026	M/s. SALUS PHARMACEUTICALS, 480/211, Harraipur, PO Gurumajra, Teh. Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) 173205	Dissolution	RDTL, Guwahati
28.	Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP 20 mg	LMT240811	07/2024	06/2026	M/s.Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector 6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar 249403 (U.K)	Uniformity of dispersion & Disintegration	RDTL, Guwahati
29.	Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 1 mg	LMT240339	03/2024	02/2026	M/s.Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar249403 (U.K)	Dissolution of Glimepiride	RDTL, Guwahati
30.	INFUSION SET- NV (INFUSION SET – NV)	KT-033	03/2024	02/2027	M/s.MEDIVISION HEALTHCARE, 84/4 Span Industrial complex. Second Floor, Phase-1, “F” Road, Opp. Kotak Mahindra Bank, G.I. D.C. Vatva, Ahmedabad- 382445, Gujarat	Sterility	RDTL, Guwahati

31.	Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (RL)	03BF2472	04/2024	03/2027	M/s.Paschim Banga Pharmaceutical,, NH- 31,TIN Mile Hat, Sonapur Hat, PSChopra, Dist. Uttar Dinajpur, PIN- 733214 (WB)	Sterility and Particulate Contamination	RDTL, Guwahati
32.	Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. 500 ml (Ringers Lactate I.P.) (RL)	03BF2474	04/2024	03/2027	M/s.PASCHIM BANGA PHARMACEUTICAL (A Unit Of FARISTA VANIJYA PVT. LTD.), NH-31, TIN MILE HAT, SONAPUR HAT, P.S. CHOPRA, DIST: UTTAR DINAJPUR, PIN 733 214 (W.B.)	Sterility	RDTL, Guwahati
33.	Calcium with Vitamin D3 Tablets (CITCAL TABLETS)	470823	08/2023	07/2025	M/s.Uniplus Biotech (P) Ltd., 4 km. Meerut Road, Assoda 245101	Dissolution (calcium) and Assay of Vitamin D3	RDTL, Guwahati
34.	Calcium 500 mg with Vitamin D3 250 IU Tablets IP	LMT240346	03/2024	02/2026	M/s.Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar-249403 (U.K)	Assay of Vitamin D3 and Dissolution for calcium	RDTL, Guwahati
35.	Co- trimoxazole Tablets I.P. (D.S.=Double Strength)	PT30119	05/2023	04/2025	M/s.Omega Pharma., Khasra No. 482, Village – Saliyar, Roorkee – 247667. Distt-Haridwar (Uttarakhand)	Dissolution (Trimethoprim and Sulphamethoxazo le)	RDTL, Guwahati
36.	PRIMAQUINE PHOSPHATE TABLETS IP 2.5 mg	T-1338	07/2023	06/2025	M/s.Jackson Laboratories Pvt.Ltd, 22-24, Majitha Road, Bye Pass, Amritsar-143 001(India)	Dissolution and Assay	RDTL, Guwahati
37.	PANTOPRAZOL E GASTRO- RESISTANT TABLETS IP 40mg (PANTIN)	GT24502A	06/2024	05/2027	M/s. Hetero Healthcare limited, AIIDC Industrial Growth Centre, Changsari, Niz Sindurighopa (Village), Sila Sindurighopa (Mouza), Kamrup (Dist) Assam-781101	Dissolution of Buffer Stage	RDTL, Guwahati
38.	Albendazole Tablets I.P.	MT-24G01	07/2024	06/2026	M/s.MARTIN & BROWN BIOSCIENCES PVT. LTD., K.No. 918/419, Malkumajra, Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Dist. Solan (H.P.)-173205	Dissolution	RDTL, Guwahati
39.	Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (CALCI-D)	CDD23089	11/2023	10/2025	M/s. Danish Healthcare (P) Ltd, 76/27-28, Industrial Estate, Maxi Road, Ujjain-456 010 INDIA	Assay of Vitamin D3	RDTL, Guwahati
40.	Alprazolam Tablets IP 0.5 mg	BT1224	01/2024	12/2025	M/s.Brilliant Life Sciences Pvt.Ltd. , At Chuval Tagarwa, Teh Detroj Dist. Ahmedabad(Gujarat)	The Sample does not conform to IP Standards with respect to Test for Dissolution only	CDTL, Chennai

41.	Valsartan Tablets IP 80mg(Valsalar- 80 Tablets)	VSR1-05	04/2024	03/2026	M/s. Lark Laboratories (I) Ltd., At, SP-1192 E, RIICO Indl Area, Phase IV, Bhiwadi-Rajasthan	The Sample does not conform to IP Standards with respect to Test for Dissolution only	CDTL, Chennai
42.	Nutrisacc Bolus	MVNUR2403	02/2024	02/2026	M/s. Maven iLab Pvt.Ltd., No.19 Byraveshwara Industrial Area, Andrahalli Main Road Hegganahalli, Bangalore-560091	Disintegration test and Assay of Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3,Zinc and Vitamin A	RDTL, Chandigarh
43.	Duloxetine Gastro-resistant Tablets IP 20 mg	T26904	01/2024	12/2025	M/s Quest Laboratories Limited, Plot No. 45, Sector-III, Pithampur, Dist.Dhar-454775 (M.P.)	Description and Dissolution	RDTL, Chandigarh
44.	Bortezomib Injection IP (BORTEWIN 2 mg Injection)	L24BZ08A7	08/2024	07/2026	M/s. MEDION BIOTECH PVT.LTD., Village-Kaundi, Baddi, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173205	Assay of Bortezomib	RDTL, Chandigarh
45.	Rabeprazole Gastro-resistant Tablets IP 20 mg (Robijick – 20)	T- 1047	06/2023	05/2025	M/s.Jackson Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., 22-24, Majitha Road, Bye Pass, Amritsar – 143 001 (India).	“Dissolution (Acid stage) & (Buffer stage) and Description”	CDTL, Mumbai
46.	Ramipril & Metoprolol Succinate Tablets (Ramigan -MT 2.5/ 25 Tablets)	AOT23322	06/2023	05/2025	M/s.ASTONEA LABS PVT. LTD., Vill. Haripur Teh. Ranipur Rani, Distt. Panchkula, Haryana, India – 134204	“Assay of Ramipril”	CDTL, Mumbai
47.	Sertraline Hydrochloride (USP/ EP)	SER240002B FP	05/2024	04/2025	M/s.Exemep Pharmaceuticals., Block No. 628 (A & B), ECP Canal Road, Village : Luna, Tal : Padra, Vadodara 391440, INDIA	“Related substances”	CDTL, Mumbai
48.	Pantoprazole Gastro-resistant and Domperidone Prolonged- release Capsules IP (Unipraz – DSR)	UC-23001C	07/2023	06/2025	M/s.Ultra Drugs Pvt. Ltd., (Unit- II) HS No. 211, K. No. 77/1, 78/1 Vill. Katha, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.)	“Dissolution of Domperidone”	CDTL, Mumbai
49.	Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension IP (MYPAR)	S404115	04/2024	03/2026	M/s.ION Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Baddi- Barotiwala Road, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.)- 173 205.	“Related substances”	CDTL, Mumbai
50.	Hydroxychloroqui ne Sulphate Tableta IP 200 mg (QUEENJAJ 200)	HCQ19K23	11/2023	10/2026	M/s. Bajaj Healthcare Ltd., R.S. No. 1818, Manjusar – Savli Road, At & Post – Manjusar, Tal. Savli, Dist. Vadodra – 391775, Gujarat, India.	“Related substances”	CDTL, Mumbai
51.	DOXYCYCLINE CAPSULES IP 100 mg	HDXA08	06/2023	05/2025	M/s.Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd., At 11 W.E.A., Faridabad- 121001.	“Uniformity of weight”	CDTL, Mumbai

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 December– 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 State Laboratory
1.	Divalproex Extended Release Tablets IP (JKMSCL Hospital Supply not for sale)	2406031	06/2024	05/2026	Biodeal Pharmaceuticals Ltd Vill Saini MajraNalagarhRopar Road , Nalagarh – 174101 , Distt. Solan (H.P) India	Uniformity of Weights	DTL Srinagar (J&K) & MDTL Kathua (J&K)
2.	Divalproex Extended Release Tablets IP (JKMSCL Hospital Supply not for sale)	2407185	07/2024	06/2026	Biodeal Pharmaceuticals Ltd Vill Saini MajraNalagarhRopar Road , Nalagarh – 174101 , Distt. Solan (H.P) India	Uniformity of Weights	DTL Srinagar (J&K)
3.	Cefpodoxime Tablets IP 200 mg (Jan Aushadhi)	CT3096	09/2023	08/2025	Bharat Parenterals Ltd Survey No. 144-A, Jarod-SamlayaRoad ,Vill. Haripura , Tal. Savil Dist. Vadodara – 391520 Gujarat India	Assay of Cefpodoxime	CFDL Jammu (J&K)
4.	DEXTROMETH ORPHAN HYDROBROMI DE PHENYLEPHRI NE HYDROCHLOR IDE & CHLORPHENIR AMINE MALEATE TABLETS (Expal)	AST- 23303	Aug-23	Jul-25	M/s.AASSK Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Plot No.9, S.no 243/2,  Dr.AmbedhkarStreet, Kozhumanivakkam, Mangadu, Chennai- 600 122	On visual inspection dark spots are found on tablet surface.Cappingand lamination defects are found. Some tablets were brittle on opening from the strip – NSQ	Puducherry
5.	BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHL ORIDE TABLETS IP (CGHEST-8)	CT242502 84B	May-24	Apr-26	M/s CMG BIOTECH PVT. LTS  (Unit-II), Plot No. 58, PhaseIII, Industrial Area, Sansarpur Terrace, Tehsil Jaswan, Distt.Kangra, HP- 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	Puducherry
6.	METFORMIN HYDROCHLOR IDE TABLETS IP (OKAMET- 500)	4O30069	Feb-24	Jan-27	M/s.Cipla Ltd., Ropar Road, Nalagarh, Dist. Solan (H.P)-174 101	Does not comply with respect to the Assay as per IP specification	Puducherry
7.	PANTOPRAZO LE GASTRO- RESISTANT TABLETS IP 40mg (Pentowok)	WAM2401 1	May-24	Apr-26	M/s Admed Pharma Pvt Ltd., Plot No 87, HPSIDC, Industrial Area, Badddi, DisttSolan HP- 173 205	Does not comply with respect to the Disintegration test as per IP specification	Puducherry
8.	ZINC SULPHATE DISPERSIBLE TABLETS IP 20mg (CARE ZINC)	TH241106	Aug-24	Jul-26	M/s Orchid MedlifePvt. ltd., (WHO GMP & GLP certified company) Vill.Kaundi,P.O Thane, Khasra No. 646/513, Tehsil Baddi, Dist. Solan (H.P)- 173 205.	On the received sample chipping and rough surface defects were Vill.Kaundi,P.O Thane, Khasra No. 646/513, Tehsil Baddi, Dist. Solan (H.P)- 173 205.	Puducherry
9.	CEFIXIME AND LACTIC ACID BACILLUS TABLETS (CFI- 200)	T925	Sep-23	Aug-25	M/s. Swiss Biotech Parentrals., Kewat No. 1138,VPO – Kachhwa, Karnal- 132001 (Haryana)	On the received sample presence of spots/discoloration 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/discoloration	Puducherry
10.	METFORMIN TABLETS IP 500 mg (GLYCIPHAGE)	G0374057	Jun-24	May-27	M/s.Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd, 20, DR. E. Moses Road, Mumbai-400 011	Does not comply with respect to the Assay as per IP specification	Puducherry

11.	Ceaxil -500 Tablets, Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets IP	BT-227375	01/2024.	12/2025.	Dr Edwin Medilabs Pvt Ltd Plot No.B-29, Industrial Area, Focal Point, Chanalon, Kurali, SAS Nagar- 140103(Pb) PUNJAB	White coloured, elongated, biconvex tablets with score on one side, and plain on other side, 10 out of 50 tablets have brown- coloured spots on the entire surface. Hence, the tablets failed the test for Description of tablets.	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
12.	Jakclav-625 Tablets, Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets	BPT-3002	02/2024.	01/2026.	Geenac Pharma Plot No: 582, Raipur, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Uttarakhand-247667. UTTARAKHAND . Mrkt By: WellnowHelathcare, Kanal Industrial Estate, Road No. 6, Borivali East, Mumbai-400066.	The sample Does not meet the Specifications wrt. Identification test – Negative, Assay- Nil As per IP u/s. 17B of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. the Sample deemed to be SPURIOUS and Misbranded.	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
13.	Jikcef-LB Tablets, Cefixime and Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets	BPT-3005	02/2024.	01/2026.	GeenacPharma Plot No: 582, Raipur, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Uttarakhand-247667. UTTARAKHAND . Mrkt By: WellnowHelathcare, Kanal Industrial Estate, Road No. 6, BorivaliEast, Mumbai- 400066.	The sample does not meets the Specifications with respect to Identification test-Nil Assay-Nil As per STP u/s. 17B of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. The Sample deemed to be SPURIOUS.	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
14.	Jikcf-AZ Tablets, Cefixime and Azitromycin Tablets	BPT-3001	02/2024.	01/2026.	Geenac Pharma Plot No: 582, Raipur, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Uttarakhand-247667. UTTARAKHAND Mrkt By: WellnowHelath care, Kanal Industrial Estate, Road No. 6, Borivali East, Mumbai-400066.	The sample does not meets the Specifications with respect to Identification test-Nil Assay-Nil As per STP u/s. 17B of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. The Sample deemed to be SPURIOUS.	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
15.	Vithrocin Suspension, Azithromycin Oral Suspension	AZ/L/01/40 09	08/2024.	07/2026.	Vital Therapeutics & Formulations Pvt.Ltd . Plot No. 47b/2, Phase-1, IDA, Cherlapally, Medchal- Malkajgiri District – 500051, Telangana, INDIA. Telangana	As sample failed with respect to test in pH as per IP further product is MISBRANDED	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
16.	Pantacea 40 Tablets and Pantoprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets IP 40mg	PNTC3007	11/2023.	10/2025.	Windlas Biotech Limited Plant-2, Khasra No. 141 to 143 & 145, MohabewalaIndl.area, Dehradun – 248110 (U.K.) UTTARAKHAND Mrkt By: Panacea Life Sciences Limited, DCM Building, OffceNo.5, Seventh floor, 16 Barakhamba Road, Connauught place, New Delhi- 110001.	The sample Does not complies in respect of Dissolution Test as per IP.	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
17.	Pantoprazole Sodium Tabletes IP 40mg	P01824	08/2024.	07/2026.	Spansules formulation India Pvt Ltd Sy. No. 172, Plot.No.154/A4 IDA Bollaram (V), Jinnaram (M), Sangareddy (D), Hyderabad Telangana	The sample Does not comply in respect of Dissolution Test as per IP.	State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana.
18.	Metoprolol Succinate Prolonged Release Tablets IP	URDT0654	03/23	02/25	Unicure India Ltd., Plot No. 46(B)/49B Village Raipur, Bhagwanpur ,RoorkeeDist, Haridwar, Uttarakhand	It fails the test ‘Assay’ as per IP standards [Amendment List – 05 to IP 2022]	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
19.	Metoprolol Succinate Prolonged Release Tablets IP	URDT0653	03/23	02/25	Unicure India Ltd., Plot No. 46(B)/49B Village Raipur, Bhagwanpur ,RoorkeeDist, Haridwar, Uttarakhand	It fails the test ‘Assay’ as per IP standards [Amendment List – 05 to IP 2022]	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
20.	Metoprolol Succinate Prolonged Release Tablets IP	URDT0652	03/23	02/25	Unicure India Ltd., Plot No. 46(B)/49B Village Raipur, Bhagwanpur ,RoorkeeDist, Haridwar, Uttarakhand	It fails the test ‘Assay’   as per IP standards [Amendment List – 05 to IP 2022]	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram

21.	Losartan Potassium Tablets IP 50 mg	HLOA09	11/23	10/25	Hindusthan Antibiotics Ltd, At 11, W.E.A, Faridabad – 121 001, Haryana	It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ as per IP as specified in the Laboratory Protocol	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
22.	Amoxymoon CV-625 [Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP]	VT 241704	10/24	03/26	VADSP Pharmaceuticals, Plot No.124, EPIP, Indl.Area, Phase-1, Jharmajri, Baddi (H.P) 174 103	It fails the tests ‘Assay’ and ‘Dissolution’ for Clavulanic Acid as per IP, as specified in the Laboratory Protocol .	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
23.	Balarishtam	107	09/24	10 Yrs. Form packing	Alappat Pharma, Kollam-691503	It fails the test Total Solids and Specific Gravity as per API	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
24.	Metformin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Tab IP 500 mg	D2164/24-25			Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 14	It fails the test microbial contamination in Non-sterile products and Descriptive part for tablets as per IP	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
25.	Paracetamol Tab IP 500 mg.	D2370/24- 25			Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapuram- 14	It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ as per IP	Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram
26.	CIPRODAC 500 (Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500mg)	AN24014	Jan-24	Dec-26	Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited, 1389, Dholka – 382225, Dist: Ahmedabad, At: A-1, Ratan Industrial Area, Harsuliya, Jaipur. C/o. M/S. Anon Pharmaceutical, Jaipur. Mfg. Lic. No.: RAJ/JPR/2718.	The Sample does not conform to standard in respect of the test “Dissolution” performed	State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Agartala, Tripura.
27.	Metoheal XL 25 (Metoprolol Succinate Extended release Tablets U.S.P)	T24D800A	D/M: Apr/2024	D/E: Mar/2026	M/s. Bajaj Formulation, Khasra No.161, Village- LakeshwaryBhagwan pur, RoorkeeDistt: Haridwar (UK)	Test for Dissolution” & content of Metoprolol Succinate in the Assay	Karnataka
28.	Panik-D Tablets (Pantoprazole Sodium &Domperidone Tablets)	KPT24K08 A	D/M:02/2 024	D/E:01/202 6	M/s. Kaizen Pharmaceuticals, Vill. Katha, Baddi-173205 Distt. Solan (H.P)	test for Disintegration	Karnataka
29.	Fercobate-XT Suspension (Ferrous Ascorbate& Folic acid Suspension)	240603	D/M: Jun/2024	D/E: Nov/2025	M/s. ShinestarPharma, Begapali Road, SIPOCT-1, Hosur- 635126 (T.N)	Folic Acid in the Assay and Misbranded	Karnataka
30.	CefpodoximePr oxetil Dispersible Tablets (Qupod- 200 Tablets)	KCT- 403002	D/M:03/2 024	D/E:02/202 6	M/s. Knox Life Sciences, Vill. Gullarwala, Sai Road, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P)	Test for Uniformity of Dispersion	Karnataka

31.	Calcium Carbonate & Vitamin D3 Tablets (Calcovit D3 Tablets)	MWT2311 80	D/M: Jan/2024	D/E: Dec/2025	M/s. MedworPharma, 140 EPIP, Phase-II, Thana, Baddi 173205	Test for Dissolution for Calcium, Assay for Vitamin D3” and with respect to “Description	Karnataka
32.	Ranitidine Hydrochloride Injection I.P	AV3082	D/M: 02/2023	D/E: 01/2025	M/s. Alpa Laboratories Ltd., 33/2 A.B. Road, Pigdamber-453 446, Indore (M.P)	Test for Sterility	Karnataka
33.	Cipex-500 (Ciprofloxacin Tabets I.P)	MUTAD23 01	D/M: Jun/2023	D/E: May/2026	M/s. Maxtar Bio- Genics, K.No.705, Nalagarh Road, MalkuMajra, Baddi- 173205 (H.P)	Test for Dissolution only	Karnataka
34.	Terbicharge 250 mg (TerbinafineHyd rochloride Tablets IP)	NT-4303	D/M: 06/2023	D/E: 05/2025	M/s. Neptune Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., 100-B, EPIP, Phase- II, Thana, Baddi- 173205 (H.P)	Test for Dissolution only	Karnataka
35.	Levocetirizin Hydrochloride &Montelukast Sodium Tablets IP (Montefirst- LC)	2405097	D/M: May/2024	D/E: Apr/2026	M/s. Aban Pharmaceuticals, Plot No. 1018, Kerala, G.I.D.C., Bavla, Dist. Ahmedabad-382220	Test for Dissolution of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride and Montelukast	Karnataka
36.	Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg	PCT24135	D/M: 06/2024	D/E: 05/2026	M/s. VivekPharmachem (India) Ltd., NH-8, Chimanpura, Amer, Jaipur-303102	Test for Dissolution	Karnataka
37.	Aluminium, Magnesium &Simethicone Oral Suspension I.P	C21A133003	D/M: 06/2023	D/E: 05/2026	M/s. Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd., A-28/3, MIDC, Chikalthana, Aurangabad-431006	Description only	Karnataka
38.	ITRACHARGE 200 (Itraconazole Capsules BP)	NC-0805	D/M: 06/2023	D/E: 05/2025	M/s. Neptune Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., 100-B, EPIP, Phase- II, Thana, Baddi- 173205 (H.P)	Dissolution Test only	Karnataka
39.	Ondansetron Injection IP-2ml	A24AM130	04/2024	03/2026	Skymap Pharamceuticals Pvt. Ltd, B-2 Dev Bhoomi Industrial Estate, Puhana Iqbalpur Road, Roorkee – 247 667	sample does not conform to requirement for assay and related substances	King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32
40.	Cipladine Multipurpose Antiseptic Skin Ointment	CH040103	03/2024	02/2026	HSN International, At Plot No.54-55, Sector 6A, I.I.E, Sidcul, Haridwar, Uttarakhand,249403.	Sample does not conform to USP specification for povidone-Iodine Ointment with respect to content of available Iodine in povidone Iodine.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6

41.	Povidone- Iodine Ointment USP	VG24025	04/2024	03/2026	Microwin Labs PVt Ltd, Plot No.363, Industrial Focal Point, Phase-9, Mohali- 160062.	Sample does not conform to USP Spcification for povidine-IODINE Ointment with respect to the content of Avaible Iodine in povidone Iodine.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai – 19.
42.	Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets IP 10mg	HTN414D	04/2024	03/2026	Himalaya Meditek Pvt. Ltd, Plot No. 35 & 36, Pharmacity, Selaqui, Industrial Area, Dehradun – 248197	Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets with respect to Dissolution	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
43.	Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets IP 10mg	HTN405D	04/2024	03/2026	Himalaya Meditek Pvt. Ltd, Plot No. 35 & 36, Pharmacity, Selaqui, Industrial Area, Dehradun – 248 197	Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets with respect to Dissolution	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
44.	Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets IP 500mg	HTN1126L	11/2023	10/2025	Himalaya Meditek Pvt. Ltd, Plot No. 35 & 36, Pharmacity, Selaqui, Industrial Area, Dehradun – 248 197	Sample does not conform to IP specification for ciprofloxacin tablets with respect to Dissolution	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
45.	Amlod-At	DT240289	02/2024	01/2026	Daeiou Pharmaceutical (P) Ltd, R.S.No.158, Puducherry – Villupuram Main Road, Villianur, Puducherry, 605110.	Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Amlodipine and Atenolol Tablets with respect to Dissolution for Amlodipine and to the Content of Amlodipine in Amlodipine in Amlidipine Besylate.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
46.	Glimepiride Tablets IP 1mg	PGG24- 002	06/2024	05/2026	Pondchy Pharmaceuticals, R.S.No.218/4, 218/5, Odiaampet, Manaveli Road, Villianur Commune, Puducherry, 605110.	Sample does not conform to IP specification for Glimepiride Tablets with respect to Dissolution.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
47.	Snikuf 4	RZAB01	05/2023	04/2025	Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 22, Sector-6A, I.I.E, Sidcul. Ranipur, Haridwar-249403, Uttrakhand.	Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Terbutaline Sulphate.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
48.	Trubery LS	Z-23388	09/2023	08/2025	CSD Lifesciences, Village Malkumajra, Morepen Road, Baddi, Distt, Solan, (H.P). 173205.	Sample does not conform to Label with respect to the content of Levosalbutamol in Levosalbutamol sulphate.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
49.	Sucrazum-O Suspension	ALL-899	08/2023	07/2025	Access Life Science, Khasra No.551/3, Village Taksal, Parwanoo, Distt, Solan (HP), 173220.	Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Oxetacaine.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
50.	Rosuvastatin, Aspirin & Clopidogrel Capsules (20mg/75mg/75 mg)	MC240184	02/2024	01/2026	Mascot Health Series Pvt Ltd., Plot No. 79, 80 Sec-6A, IIE, Sidcul, Haridwar- 249 403	Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Aspirin and to Schedule V of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, with respect to free Salicylic Acid.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6

51.	Metoclopramide HCL Injection I.P-2ml	24DQC64	03/2024	02/2026	SVP Life Sciences, C/10-1, Sara Industrial Estate, Selaqui, Dehradun	sample does not conform to the requirement for Assay of Metoclopramide	King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32
52.	Metoclopramide HCL Injection I.P-2ml	HLI405D	04/2024	03/2026	Himalaya Meditek Pvt. Ltd, Plot No. 35 & 36, Pharmacity, Selaqui, Industrial Area, Dehradun – 248 197	sample does not conform to the requirement for Assay of Metoclopramide	King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32
53.	Amitriptyline Tablets IP 25mg	TA24159	04/2024	03/2026	Saintlife Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 323, Central Hope Town, Industrial Area, Selaqui, Dehradun – 248 011, Uttarakhand, India	Sample does not conform to IP specification for tablets with respect to Definition.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
54.	Megapure-TZ IU suspension	23L-162	09/2023	08/2025	Prispag Pharma, Roomi, Jagraon – 142030.	Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Ciprofloxacin in Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and Tinidazole.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
55.	Octenidine Dihydrochlordie Gel	PPKAC84	05/2023	04/2026	Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt Ltd, (A Subsidiary of Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd,) Plot No.26A,27-30, Sector – 8A,IIE, Sidcul, Haridwar- 249403. Uttarakhand.	Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Octenidine Dihydrochloride.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai – 19.
56.	Dexamethasone Tablets IP 0.5mg	TA24036	01/2024	12/2025	Saintlife Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 323, Central Hope Town, Industrial Area, Selaqui, Dehradun – 248 011, Uttarakhand, India	Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Dexamethasone Tablets with respect to the content of Dexamethasone.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
57.	Dexamethasone Tablets IP 0.5mg	TA24035	01/2024	12/2025	Saintlife Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 323, Central Hope Town, Industrial Area, Selaqui, Dehradun – 248 011, Uttarakhand, India	Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Dexamethasone Tablets with respect to the content of Dexamthasone.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
58.	Peedon	P2409	05/2024	04/2026	Sharing formulations Pvt Ltd, Plot No.41,G.I.D.C, Waghodia, Vadodara. 391760.	Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Available Iodine in Povidone-Iodine.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
59.	Esilac Soluion	ZBL-1154	12/2023	11/2025	Zoic Biotech Pvt Ltd, Plot No.C-15, Focal Point, Ind. Area, Chanalon, Mohali, (Punjab), 140103.	Sample does not conform to USP Specification for Lactulose Solution with respect to the Content of Lactulose in Lactulose Concentrate.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
60.	Amoxycillin Dispersible Tablets IP 125 mg	PGA24- 002	03/2024	02/2026	Pondchy Pharmaceuticals, R.S.No.218/4, 218/5, Odiaampet, Manaveli Road, Villianur Commune, Puducherry, 605110.	Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Dispersible Tablets with respect to uniformity of Dispersion and Disintegration	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6

61.	Orsiclop-A75	NTT24103 6	03/2024	02/2026	Nanoceut Therapeutics Pvt Ltd, R.S.No. 104/19A, E.V.R.Street, Sedarapet, Puducherry, 605111	Sample does not conform to IP specification for Clopidogrel and Aspirin Tablets with respect to Dissolution ( Clopidogrel and Aspirin), Free Salicylic Acid (Related substance for Aspirin) and to the content of ASpirin	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
62.	Iron Sucrose Injection USP- 5ML	PGY23118	08/2023	07/2025	Affy Parenterals, Vill. Gullerwala, P.O. Baddi, Distt. Solan – 173 205 (H.P)	Sample does not conform to requirement for assay for iron.	King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32
63.	Justkof-LS	UF267408 2F	01/2024	12/2025	Ultra Drugs Formultations Pvt Ltd, Plot No.338/278, Vill. Manakpur, Lodhimajra, Tehsil- Baddi, Distt. Solan (HP)-173205.	sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Ambroxol Hydrochloride.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai – 19.
64.	Gabacure Gel	HUAA46	06/2024	11/2025	Akums Druges & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 47,48,Sector-6A, I.I.E., SIDCUL,, Haridwar-249 403, Uttarakhand.	Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Gobapentin.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai – 19.
65.	Dexamethasone Injection IP-2ml	FDDTI-004	02/2024	01/2026	Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd, 51 Indl. Area, Paonta Sahib (HP).	Sample does not conform to requirement for Assay.	King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32
66.	Ondansetron Tablets IP 4 mg	320D2401	04/2024	03/2026	SSM Formulations Private Limited, Survey No. 11/1, Mouza Ashti (Rith), Hinganghar (M.H), 442301	Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Ondansetron Tablets with respect to Dissolution.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
67.	O Mak-200	VMWT240 7	06/2024	03/2026	Vertex Pharma Chemicals, Plot No.60-A,61-A, PIPDIC Electronic Park, Tirubhuvanai, Puducheryy-605107.	Sample does not conform to IP Specification of Ofloxacin Tablets with respect to the content of Ofloxacin.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai – 19.
68.	Retrazith-250	WT3927F	03/2024	02/2026	Saphnix Life Sciences, Village- Barotiwala, Paonta Sahib,Distt, Siramour, Himachal Pradesh- 173025	Sample does not conform to IP specification for Azithromycin Tablets with respect to Dissolution and to the Content of Anhydrous Azithromycin Dihydrate.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
69.	Surgi Spirit	SS-084032	08/2024	07/2026	Transflex, Hawahar Nagar, Ranipur (C.G),492001.	Sample does not conform IP Specifciation for Surgical Spirit with respect to weight per ml.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
70.	Brokuf-DM	CBL- 0024/24	02/2024	01/2026	C.B.Healthcare, Village Messa Tibba, Tehsil Nalagarh, Distt, Solan (H.P),174101.	Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of phenylephrine Hydrochloride.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6

71.	Tamcof-Ls Syrup	AGL23022 1C	03/2024	02/2026	Asterisk Healthcare, V.P.O Bathri, Thesil Haroli, Distt. Una (H.P),174301.	Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Ambroxol Hydrochloride	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
72.	Cadcof-Lx Syrup	DLS2378	06/2024	05/2026	Dhwanilife Care Pvt Ltd, Plot No.C-20/2, (C-39) & C-20/3, (C- 40), Arvind Mega Parek, Village- Chachravadi Vasna, Ahmedabad, Gujarat- 382213.	Sample does not conform to Label Claim with respect to the content of Levosalbutamol in Levosalbutamol Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Guaiphenesin.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
73.	Co-Trimoxazole Tablets IP 480mg	MT404	01/2024	12/2026	Maxwell Lifescience Pvt Ltd, T-53 & T-81, M.I.D.C, Tarapur, Boisar, Dist, Palghar, 401506.	Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Co- Trimoxazole Tablets with respect to Dissolution for Sulphamethoxazole	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
74.	Cipladine	CHO40018	01/2024	12/2025	HSN International, At point No.54-55, Sector 6A, I.IE, Sidcul Haridwar, (Uttarakhand), 249403	Sample does not conform to USP Specification for Povidone- Iodine Ointment with respect to the content of Avaible Iodine in Povidone Iodine,	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19.
75.	Cipladine Ointment	CHO40020	01/2024	12/2025	HSN International, At point No.54-55, Sector 6A, I.IE, Sidcul Haridwar, (Uttarakhand), 249403	Sample does not conform to USP Specification for Povidone-Iodine Ointment with respect to the content of Avaible Iodine in Povidone Iodine.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai – 19.
76.	Atovaris-F	DEMT- 240124B	04/2024	03/2026	Dr.Edwin Medilabs Pvt Ltd, Plot No.B-29, Industrial Area, Focal Point, Chanalon, Kurali, SAS Nagar- 140103(pb).	Sample does not conform to IP Specification with respect to Uniformity of Weight.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai – 19.
77.	Capiwash Mouthwah	FL-050B	08/2023	07/2025	Forgo Pharmaceuticals, 27, Dic Ind Area, Barotiwala, the Baddi, Distt, Solan (H.P)- 174103	Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Chlorhexidine Mouthwash IP with respect to the content of Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai – 19.
78.	Povidone- Iodine Ointment USP	VG23017	11/2023	10/2025	Microwin Labs PVt Ltd, Plot No.363, Industrial Focal Point, Phase-9, Mohali- 160062.	Sample does not conform to USP Specification for Povidone – Iodine Ointment with respect to the content of Avaible Iodine in Povidone Iodine.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai – 19.
79.	Flucent Pour-on Solution	PB-105/12	12/2023	11/2025	Indo Gulf Pharmaceuticals, 5.4 K.M, Meerut Road, Muzaffarnagar (U.P)	Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to Identification and Content of Flumethrin.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai – 19.
80.	Betamethasone Valerate Ointment IP 01% w/w	B06	05/2024	04/2026	Syndicate Pharma, 185/B, 185/B-1, 187/A & 188, sector -F, Sanwer Road, Indore- 452015.	Sample does not conform to IP specification for Betamethasone Valerate Ointment with respect to the content of Betamethasone in Betamethasone Valerate.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai – 19.

81.	Clobium Suspension. Clobazam Oral Suspension BP 5mg	TYOL-047	07/2024	06/2026	Tanmed Pharma (I) Pvt Ltd, No.1/429, Multi Industrial Nagar, Gerugambakkam, Chennai-600128	Sample does not conform to BP specification for Clobazam Oral Suspension with respect to Dissolution and to the content of Clobazam	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai- 6
82.	Chlorpheniramin e Maleate Injection	IAL77/23	12/2023	11/2025	Anra Pharamaceuticals Pvt Ltd, Madurai-Melur Road, Vellaripati, Madurai-625122	Sample does not conform to the requirement for Assay for Chlorpheniramine	King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32
83.	Chro-B Gold	DCBGT- 2402	09/2024	02/2026	Kniss Laboratories (P) Ltd, Plot No. 9, Multe Industrial Estate, Gerugambakkam, Chennai – 600 128	Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Cholecalciferol	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6
84.	Atorvastatin Tablets IP 10mg	A283	04/2024	03/2026	Rikenbik Pharma, 113, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ambattur, Chennai-600098.	Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets with respect to Dissolution.	Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai – 6

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 Jammu Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, Telangana, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Tripura, Ladakh, Karnataka. Further NSQ data was received from West Bengal, Goa as NIL. However, data was not received as per format in Excel Sheet from Assam (PDF Format),Rajasthan (PDF Format), Jharkhand (PDF Format),Mizoram (PDF Format), for the Month of December, 2024 as per DCG(I) Circular dated 09.02.2024.

• 2. State Drugs Licensing Authorities of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Delhi, Uttarakhand, 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 December, 2024 as per DCG(I) Circular dated 09.02.2024.

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