CAG report points out Govt failure to ensure independent quality check of drugs In the absence of a proper testing mechanism, sub-standard drugs continue to be in use in the various health institutions of Jammu and Kashmir. According to Comptroller and Auditor General of India’s report, around 50.95 lakh sub-standard tablets/capsules/injections, worth Rs 82.74 lakh, were found to be used in the health institutions. “Data collected from the state Drug and Food Controller Organization, Srinagar as well as Jammu showed that organization had lifted 1833 samples from health institutions during…
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