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CDSCO NSQ alert, September 2021: 42 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Oct 2021· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its September 2021 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 42 drug batches that failed quality tests, 21 at central laboratories and 21 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 32 manufacturers across 35 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Sterile Hypodermic Syringe 5ml, OXYTOCIN INJECTION IP, Atenolol Tablets IP 50 mg.
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Oct 2020Sep 2021 · 42
Full list of NSQ batches, September 2021
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zolam 0.25 (Alprazolam Tablets I.P. 0.25 mg) | Batch HLI282BMfg Feb 2020 · Exp Jan 2022 | Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Sterile Hypodermic Syringe 5ml | Batch 19704Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2021 | Gurumangalam InternationalGujarat | Sterility TestSterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Sterile Hypodermic Syringe 5ml | Batch 19709Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2021 | Gurumangalam InternationalGujarat | Sterility TestSterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Sterile Hypodermic Syringe 5ml | Batch 19717Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2021 | Gurumangalam InternationalGujarat | Sterility TestSterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Sterile Hypodermic Syringe 5ml | Batch 19702Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2021 | Gurumangalam InternationalGujarat | Sterility TestSterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE INJECTION IP 0.9% W/V & 5% W/V | Batch FFS2003B0154Mfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2023 | Pharma Impex Laboratories Pvt. Ltd | Description, Particulate matterDescription | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole Injection IP, 20 mg WFI | Batch PE3AA14Mfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2022 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Description, Clarity of Solution, Particulate Matter, pH, Related Substances & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Progesterone Soft Gelatin Capsules 200 mg (ENDOGEST 200) | Batch BG0006AMfg Oct 2020 · Exp Sep 2022 | Steril-Gene Life Sciences (P) LtdPuducherry | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg. | Batch FDR3F004Mfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2022 | Zim Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP (CAREMOL TABLETS) | Batch CLT-14398Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2022 | Caremax Formulations | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- resistant tablets IP | Batch PFT20015MBMfg Dec 2020 · Exp Nov 2022 | Sri Ram Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole & Domperidone Tablets (PENTALOC-D) | Batch JK19006Mfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2022 | Cadila Pharmaceuticals LimitedJammu & Kashmir | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Pantojack-40 (Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets IP 40 mg) | Batch APL/01091/F-21Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2024 | Anuh Pharma LtdMaharashtra | AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets IP Olmesartan Medoxomil I.P. 40mg | Batch 20S1GTA060Mfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2022 | Synokem Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| OXYTOCIN INJECTION IP | Batch 1021-01Mfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2022 | Hab Pharmaceuticals & Research LimitedUttarakhand | Assay of Oxytocin ActivityAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| OXYTOCIN INJECTION IP | Batch BILLF210125Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2025 | Infinity Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Assay of Oxytocin ActivityAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| OXYTOCIN INJECTION IP | Batch OTC-233AMfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jul 2022 | Pushkar PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Oxytocin ActivityAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Norfloxacin Tablets I.P. 400 mg | Batch T-23680Mfg Jan 2021 · Exp Dec 2022 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets IP 2 mg. (LOMOCARE) | Batch LCT-2009Mfg Sep 2020 · Exp Apr 2022 | Suprex LaboratoriesMadhya Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| LORAZEPAM INJECTION IP | Batch RS1071Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | Aishwarya HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| LEVOFLOXACIN HEMIHYDRATE IP | Batch S07Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2024 | Son Research CosmeticDelhi | Related SubstancesRelated substances | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| I.V. Cannula with Wings & Injection Port | Batch 1081909Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2024 | Bio-Med Healthcare Products Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Sterility TestSterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| HAND CLEANSER HAND RUB INSTANT PROTECTION FIGHT GERMS SOFT HANDS pH BALANCED | Batch TPT GOV-2428Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2023 | Terrace Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification (Negative for Isopropyl Alcohol) The peak of Methanol has been detected and found 61.01% v/v of MethanolIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Gentamicin Injection IP ? 2ml | Batch 87602Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Dec 2022 | Chemtex Speciality LtdWest Bengal | Description, Particulate Matter & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Folic Acid & Ferrous Sulphate Tablets I.P. (IFA Large) | Batch 84Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2023 | Deep PharmaGujarat | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Fluoxetine Capsules IP 20 mg | Batch I-21800Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Uniformity of filled weightUniformity of weight/content | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Favipiravir Tablets 400 mg. (FAVIMAX-400) | Batch TP-0421903Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Maxrelief HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Identification & AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Tablets | Batch PF8BI02Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Disintegration & Assay of Doxylamine SuccinateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Sodium Prolonged Release Tablets I.P. | Batch IDM20020Mfg May 2020 · Exp Apr 2023 | IBN HerbalsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection I.P. | Batch DT-72Mfg Nov 2019 · Exp Oct 2021 | Rathi Laboratories (Hindustan) Pvt. LtdBihar | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| DIVIRON-50 TABLETS (DICLOFENAC SODIUM TABLETS IP 50 mg) | Batch T-23089Mfg Oct 2020 · Exp Sep 2022 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDTL HyderabadState lab |
| Combine Dressing Pad B.P. -1980 | Batch ALI2163ACMfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Celon Laboratories Pvt. LtdTelangana | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets IP 500 mg | Batch C21C470Mfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2023 | Stadmed Private LimitedWest Bengal | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| CEFIXIME DISPERSIBLE TABLETS IP 200 MG | Batch T0037Mfg Jan 2020 · Exp Dec 2021 | Zest PharmaMadhya Pradesh | Disintegration Test and Uniformity of DispersionDisintegration | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Budesonide Nebuliser Suspension BP (BUPICORT 0.5 MG/2 ML) | Batch RS0059Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Aishwarya HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Budesonide Nebuliser Suspension BP (0.5 mg/2 ml) (BUDELIFE RESPULES | Batch OTC-256AMfg Apr 2021 · Exp Sep 2022 | Pushkar PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Assay of BudesonideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| BISACODYL GASTRO - RESISTANT TABLETS IP 5 MG | Batch C-0L0933Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Nov 2022 | Morepen Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Atenolol Tablets IP 50 mg | Batch ATTJ19006Mfg Oct 2019 · Exp Sep 2021 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdJammu & Kashmir | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Atenolol Tablets IP 50 mg | Batch ATTJ21001Mfg Jan 2021 · Exp Dec 2022 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdJammu & Kashmir | Disintegration & AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ambilon 50 (Amphotericin B Liposome Injection 50 mg) | Batch T1113A0Mfg Jan 2020 · Exp Dec 2023 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Alstasan Hand-Rub (Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer) | Batch CD021Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Dec 2022 | Modern HealthcareTamil Nadu | Identification of Chlorhexidine Gluconate & Assay of Ethyl AlcoholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| AQUA FRESH HAND RUB (Alcohol 75%, Glycerol 2%, Twin Chain Quats 0.2%) | Batch Not applicableMfg Aug 2020 · Exp ? | Bliss Chemicals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | MisbrandedMisbranded | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (42 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.