After the tariff bomb of US President Donald Trump, if any industry in the country was facing the greatest threat, it is the pharma sector. Have you ever wondered which medicines are manufactured the most by the Indian pharma industry, which meets about 80% of the medicine consumption in America? Apart from this, what planning is going on in this sector for your health? Let us know.

This is the government’s planning

According to Dr. R. Chandrashekhar, Joint Medicine Controller of the Central Drugs Standards Control Organization, special emphasis is currently being laid on Research and Development (R&D) in the Indian pharma industry. Its objective is to manufacture generic medicines as well as develop new medicines and technology. Under this, the Government of India has started a big scheme called Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP), on which about Rs 5,000 crore will be spent. Under this scheme, private sector companies, startups and MSMEs are being given financial help for research.

He told in the 18th CPHI and PIMEC India Expo organized at the Expo Center in Greater Noida that the new hospital finance scheme of Rs 1 lakh crore will strengthen research and development in the pharma sector of the country. He said that at present India is called the pharmacy of the world, but with the Hospital Finance Scheme, the country will move towards developing from the pharmacy of the world to an innovation-led pharma nation in the next five years.

Which medicines does the pharma industry make?

Namit Joshi, chairman of the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India, said that India’s pharma industry is currently known as ‘Generics Hub’ all over the world. Now the global pharmaceutical field is changing rapidly. In such a situation, to remain the pharmacy of the world, India will have to move ahead from its traditional generics mentality and focus on value based innovation. Besides, our capabilities will have to be increased in peptides, complex generics, biosimilars, biologics and cell and gene therapies.

India is becoming self-reliant in pharma sector also

According to Yogesh Mudras, MD of Informa Markets in India, India’s pharmaceutical sector has shown great growth. Due to this, exports have doubled to 30 billion US dollars. This is changing rapidly as India is strengthening its hold in traditional generics, complex formulations, biologics and advanced treatments.

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The government has given shocking information regarding the quality of medicines that improve the health of patients. In fact, during September 2025, medicines were tested in the market, out of which samples of 112 medicines failed in the quality check. This means that these 112 medicines which cure patients can make them sick. Of these 112, 52 samples were tested by the Central Drugs Laboratories, while 60 samples were found ‘Not of Standard Quality’ (NSQ) by the State Labs. At the same time, a sample of medicine was also found fake in Chhattisgarh. Health Ministry officials gave this information on Thursday.

What are NSQ medicines?

A Health Ministry official said that the quality of medicines is checked every month. For this, samples are tested in central and state labs. In this investigation conducted in September, samples of a total of 112 medicines did not meet the standard quality. NSQ means that these medicines failed in one or more quality parameters. In these, the effective ingredients of the medicine were not in the right quantity or there was some other deficiency.

Officials also clarified that the defect was only in the batch of samples that were tested. This does not mean that other medicines of that company or their other batches are also bad. People do not need to panic. This investigation was only for a particular batch. It has no effect on other medicines available in the market.

A medicine was found fake

Apart from these 112 samples, one medicine sample was found fake in Chhattisgarh. This medicine was made by a company which did not have a license. This company misused the brand name of another company. This means that this medicine was completely fake. The Health Ministry has taken this matter seriously and has started investigation.

Inspection is done every month

Quality check of medicines is a regular process. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) tests samples of medicines every month. After this, the list of medicines which fail the quality test or are found to be fake is posted on the CDSCO website. This list of September 2025 includes a total of 112 NSQ samples and one counterfeit medicine.

How to avoid such medicines?

• Check the prescription: Before buying the medicine, check its batch number and manufacturing date. You can see the list of NSQ medicines by visiting the website of CDSCO.
• Buy from a licensed store: Always buy medicines from a trusted and licensed medical store.
• Consult a doctor: If you have any doubts about the quality of the medicine, contact your doctor immediately.

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The incident of death of children due to cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh has raised serious questions on the quality and monitoring of raw materials in India. At the same time, now the central government has also become strict in this matter. The central government has also accused the Tamil Nadu government regarding this matter.

The Union Health Ministry said that the ongoing controversy over the death of 20 children in Madhya Pradesh due to consumption of cough syrup is not a matter of assigning blame between the Center and the Tamil Nadu government, but first of all it is a matter of accountability. Despite clear recommendations from the Center for Food and Drug Administration, Tamil Nadu has failed to take action in this matter.

Union Health Ministry accuses Tamil Nadu government

Sources in the Health Ministry have said that this matter is not at all a blame game between the Central Government and the Tamil Nadu Government. The only question is, why has the FDA of Tamil Nadu not taken any action in this matter till now? Why did they not file criminal charges despite the recommendations made by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)? Also, why was the license not canceled despite clear instructions from DCGI?

Tamil Nadu Drug Control Department presented 26 page report

This statement from the Health Ministry comes after the Drug Control Department of Tamil Nadu presented a 26-page report, in which it has been made clear that Shreson Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Coldrif, committed more than 350 violations. The report also revealed lack of cleanliness in the company, rusty equipment and illegal use of non-pharma grade chemicals.

CDSCO issued instructions to all states and union territories

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has taken a major step after the death of children allegedly due to spoiled cough medicine in Madhya Pradesh. On behalf of the country’s top drug regulator, Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) Rajiv Singh Raghuvanshi issued strict instructions to the drug controllers of all states and union territories. He directed that every batch of raw material and finished product should be compulsorily tested before manufacturing or selling any medicine.

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