CDSCO Directs Ban on 35 Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs After States Issued Licenses Despite Safety Concerns

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 07:02 PM

India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has directed all states and Union Territories to halt the production, sale, and distribution of 35 fixed-dose combination drugs. These drugs were found to be manufactured without undergoing the required safety and efficacy reviews. The government has officially banned these 35 fixed-dose combination medicines, following investigations that revealed some states had issued licenses for the restricted drugs despite the ban. This move aims to ensure drug safety and protect public health by enforcing stricter regulatory compliance.

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