New Delhi, May 20 -- According to recent report released under Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), 196 drugs have been found Not of Standard Quality (NSQ).

The report, formed on the basis of a monthly surveillance activity, includes 60 drugs samples from Central Drugs Laboratories and 136 under State Drug Testing Laboratories.

"As per routine regulatory surveillance activity, the list of Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) and Spurious drugs are being displayed on CDSCO portal on monthly basis. For the month of April-2025, Central Drugs Laboratories have identified 60 Drug Samples to be Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) and State Drugs Testing Laboratories have identified 136 Drugs Samples as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ)," read ...