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Clopidogrel: bans, restrictions and failed batches in India
Last checked 3 November 2026. Sources: CDSCO banned-drugs notifications and monthly NSQ alerts, Jan 2019 to Sep 2026
2 entries containing Clopidogrel are on India's banned-drugs list, and 0 are banned today. 57 batches of medicines containing Clopidogrel failed a government lab test between February 2019 and September 2026, from 39 manufacturers. A failed batch concerns that batch only, not the medicine or every brand.
0
Banned combinations in force
2
Other listed orders (stayed, restricted, quashed)
57
Batches failed a lab test
Sep 2026
Latest lab alert
On the banned-drugs list
Clopidogrel on its own is not on CDSCO's banned list. The entries below are specific combinations that contain it. Status follows CDSCO's own notes on each entry.
| Drug / combination | Action | Notification | Date | Order | Status note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin 20mg + Clopidogrel 75mg + Aspirin 150mg (Gastro-Resistant) CapsuleFixed-dose combination · cardiac | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 18 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
| Rosuvastatin 10mg + Clopidogrel 75mg + Aspirin 150mg (Gastro-Resistant) CapsuleFixed-dose combination · cardiac | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 19 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
Products that failed lab tests
Product names as printed by the testing labs, grouped. Open a product to see every batch number.
| Product | Batches | Makers | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Aspirin | 27 | 18 | Sep 2026 |
| Clopidogrel | 14 | 10 | Aug 2026 |
| Rosuvastatin Aspirin Clopidogrel | 5 | 4 | Aug 2026 |
| Atorvastatin Clopidogrel | 4 | 4 | Jul 2026 |
| Atorvastatin Aspirin Clopidogrel S | 1 | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| Clopimen Clopidogrel | 1 | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| Clopiras Clopidogrel Bisulphate | 1 | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| Clorin | 1 | 1 | Jun 2023 |
| Pilogrel A | 1 | 1 | Oct 2022 |
| Clopitab | 1 | 1 | Feb 2021 |
| Clopican A | 1 | 1 | May 2019 |
Most recent failed batches
| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel and Aspirin Capsules | Batch SIH0304AMfg Feb 2026 · Exp Nov 2027 | Sun Pharma Laboratories LtdSikkim | The Sample does not Comply for description, as- the Capsule Containing Lumps of Multi-Coloured granulesDescription | FDAL, M. S Chhatrapatri Sambhajinagar, F.D.A Mahrasthra StateState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Clopidogrel & Aspirin Tablets IP | Batch CAS2504Mfg Dec 2025 · Exp Nov 2027 | Applied Communication & ControlsUttarakhand | The Sample does not conform to IP standards with respect to the test Dissolution. For Aspirin, Related Substances for Aspirin and Assay of Aspirin.Assay | RDTL , ErnakulamState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Rosuvastatin, Clopidogrel & Aspirin Capsules | Batch LC26A044HMfg Jan 2026 · Exp Jun 2027 | Lifecare Neuro Products LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Free Salicylic AcidOther | DTL, Chennai-06State lab | Aug 2026 |
| Clopidogrel Tablets IP 75mg | Batch CPT-508Mfg Jan 2026 · Exp Dec 2027 | Healer's Lab Unit IIHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | DTL, Chennai-06State lab | Aug 2026 |
| Clopidogrel Tablets IP 75mg | Batch T26B106Mfg Feb 2026 · Exp Jan 2028 | Dr. ARS (India) Labs Pvt Ltd | Content & DissolutionDissolution | DTL, Chennai-06State lab | Aug 2026 |
| Clopidogrel Tablets IP | Batch BCGT25016Mfg May 2025 · Exp Apr 2027 | Bactolac Formulation Pvt. LtdTelangana | The sample does not conform to claim as per IP 2022 in respect to the Test of DissolutionDissolution | RDTL, ChandigarhCDSCO lab | Aug 2026 |
| Clopidogrel & Aspirin Tablets IP | Batch P0825176TMfg Aug 2025 · Exp Jul 2027 | Pharmaroots HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution, Free Salicylic Acid, Content of Clopidogrel (38.20%) and Aspirin (21.8%)Dissolution | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jul 2026 |
| Clopidogrel & Aspirin Tablets | Batch TSF-C2763Mfg Oct 2024 · Exp Sep 2026 | Spen Formulations Pvt. Ltd | DescriptionDescription | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jul 2026 |
| Clopidogrel & Aspirin Tablets | Batch GT31923CMfg Feb 2026 · Exp Jan 2028 | J.M. LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | Free salicylic Acid (12.01%) and Content of Aspirin (77.13%)Other | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jul 2026 |
| Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel Tablets | Batch PGT25-3110AMfg Nov 2025 · Exp Oct 2027 | Plena RemediesHimachal Pradesh | Does not conform to required standards with respect to the test AssayAssay | Food & Drugs Laboratory Bambolim, GoaState lab | Jul 2026 |
| Rosuvastatin, Aspirin and Clopidogrel Capsules | Batch SIBP25509Mfg Aug 2025 · Exp Jul 2027 | Bioaltus Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdSikkim | The sample does not conform to the claim with respect to Assay of Rosuvastatin and Aspirin.Assay | DTL JaipurState lab | May 2026 |
| Clopidogrel and Aspirin Capsules | Batch ND260242Mfg Jan 2026 · Exp Dec 2027 | Nanoceut Therapeutics Pvt. LtdPuducherry | Free Salicylic acidOther | DTL, Chennai-06State lab | May 2026 |
| Clopidogrel Tablets IP | Batch BCGT25020Mfg Jun 2025 · Exp May 2027 | Bactolac Formulations Pvt. LtdTelangana | Content & DissolutionDissolution | DTL, Chennai-06State lab | May 2026 |
| Clopidogrel Tablets IP | Batch BCGT25021Mfg Jun 2025 · Exp May 2027 | Bactolac Formulations Pvt. LtdTelangana | DescriptionDescription | DTL, Chennai-06State lab | Feb 2026 |
| Atorvastatin, Aspirin & Clopidogrel Capsules s | Batch ADH24148AMfg Oct 2024 · Exp Sep 2026 | Astonea Labs Pvt. LtdHaryana | Test free Salycylic AcidOther | MaharashtraState lab | Feb 2026 |
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