Saralnama112 drug samples failed quality tests in India in. 52 samples were checked by the Central Drugs Lab, while 60 were found substandard by State Labs. A fake drug sample was discovered in Chhattisgarh. The Health Ministry released a report on this issue. Officials said the problem is limited to the tested batches only. The government is upgrading the drug testing system. In Chhattisgarh, a company without a license made fake medicine using another company's brand name. The Health Ministry has started an investigation. CDSCO conducts monthly drug quality checks and publishes lists of failed or fake drugs on its website. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 18:45 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 112 drug samples failed quality tests in India in September 2025
- 52 samples were checked by the Central Drugs Lab, while 60 were found substandard by State Labs
- A fake drug sample was discovered in Chhattisgarh