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Himachal Pradesh Seizes 92 Substandard Drug Batches, Shuts 96 Pharma Units
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🗓 28 Oct 2026, 05:48 PM
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The Himachal Pradesh government, following a CDSCO drug alert, has removed 92 batches of substandard medicines and suspended operations at 96 pharmaceutical units. The action aims to protect public health amid concerns over drug quality.
Following a drug alert issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), the Himachal Pradesh government has taken decisive action against substandard medicines.
92 batches of drugs were seized from the market and 96 pharmaceutical units were suspended across the state.
The authorities say the seized batches were found to contain substandard ingredients and did not meet quality standards set by the regulator.
The state health department stated that the move is part of a broader effort to safeguard public health and will be followed by a thorough investigation into the affected manufacturers.
92 batches of drugs were seized from the market and 96 pharmaceutical units were suspended across the state.
The authorities say the seized batches were found to contain substandard ingredients and did not meet quality standards set by the regulator.
The state health department stated that the move is part of a broader effort to safeguard public health and will be followed by a thorough investigation into the affected manufacturers.