India acts against 90% of high-risk drug facilities inspected since late 2022

India’s drug regulator says roughly 860 of more than 960 risk-based inspections and audits led to action, including production stoppages and licence suspensions. The enforcement drive raises compliance pressure on manufacturers and could affect pharmacy supply reliability.

— Filed Thu, 30 Jul, 2026, 17:30 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

India’s drug regulator has acted against roughly 860 high-risk pharmaceutical facilities after more than 960 inspections, including production stoppages and licence suspensions. The quality drive affects manufacturers and India’s pharmacy supply chain, with CDSCO expanding digital monitoring and AI-assisted inspections.

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