Dehradun, June 26 -- In a major and concerning development, fourteen drug samples manufactured in Uttarakhand have failed to meet quality standards during recent inspections, triggering a stern response from both central and state authorities. The failed samples, flagged during a joint inspection carried out by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the Uttarakhand Drug Department, have prompted immediate market recall orders and the initiation of stringent action against the erring pharmaceutical firms.
The substandard medicines include those used in the treatment of fever, diabetes, general weakness, and mental health conditions. The drug samples, collected during a routine sampling exercise in May, were analysed at ...