Odisha's Fight Against Spurious Drugs

The Odisha government has identified 36 drug samples as spurious in a recent quality testing initiative conducted over three financial years. Out of 13,787 samples tested, 8,536 met standard quality, while 256 were deemed substandard and 30 misbranded. The findings were shared in the assembly by Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling.

In a proactive measure to ensure public health safety, the Odisha government has identified 36 drug samples as spurious over three financial years, according to Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. This revelation was made during a recent assembly session.

The comprehensive quality testing initiative involved 13,787 drug samples. Of these, 8,536 were classified as standard quality, 256 as not of standard quality, and 30 were reported as misbranded.

The minister's statement highlights ongoing efforts to regulate pharmaceutical quality in the region, as part of Odisha's commitment to public health standards.