How to report fake medicine in India
Step-by-step: where to complain about counterfeit or substandard medicine to CDSCO, state FDA and your local pharmacy.
By ImproveIt Health Editorial · 23 March 2026 · 5 min read
Reporting fake medicine protects other families and helps regulators trace the source.
Who to contact
- CDSCO online complaint portal (cdsco.gov.in)
- State Drug Controller / FDA office
- Pharmacist where you bought the medicine — ask for a refund and a written note
What to include
Photos of the carton and strip, the printed bill, batch number, expiry date and where you bought it. The more detail, the faster the investigation.
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