Hyderabad: Bulk drug companies in Hyderabad have been notified by the Drug Controller in Telangana against procuring active ingredients for the chemical valsartan from China.
The import of this drug is being stopped at all the ports across the country and drug controllers have been asked to check the chemicals which are being imported into India.
But the European Medical Agency alleges that the contamination is since 2012. Hence, it claims a lot of people have already been exposed to the carcinogen. The bulk drug manufacturers in India depend on China for their active pharmaceutical ingredient. But the processing into a tablet are carried out here.
A senior drug inspector on condition of anonymity explained, “We require a dedicated team to check on all the combination drugs which have the chemical valsartan. It is also used in generic drugs in India. Hence, a massive checking needs to be carried out.”
For now the imports at the ports are being monitored and adverse effects if any are to be reported to the government.
