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Drug Quality Failures in India : Cause for Concern?

The question that hit our mind is, why are so many drug samples failing quality tests in india? Is it normal or does the pharmaceutical industry need to improve?

CDSCO Flags 157 Drug Samples as Not of Standard Quality, 2 Declared Spurious in May 2026

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has released its monthly drug quality alert for May 2026, identifying 157 drug samples as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) and 2 drug samples as Spurious following testing by Central and State Drug Testing Laboratories across the country. The findings underscore the importance of continuous post-marketing surveillance to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of medicines available to patients.

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An advertisement is being published for the following contractual posts under the National Health Mission / District Health Society, District Balod (Chhattisgarh). This recruitment is being conducted in accordance with the district's approved work plan for the financial years 2024-26 and the guidelines laid down in the Human Resource Policy 2018.

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