Medicine shortages in India
Live register of drug shortage notices in India, aggregated daily from official regulator publications and linked back to every source.
Regulators list each strength and pack separately, so one medicine can carry several notices — compare official per-medicine tallies against “Medicines affected”. How we count
Latest shortage notices in India
| Medicine | Status | Severity | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclomine | active | medium | 1 Sept 2026 | CDSCO |
| Gabapentin | active | medium | 1 Sept 2026 | CDSCO |
| Spf 50 Pa+++ Body Brightening Lotion | active | medium | 1 Sept 2026 | CDSCO |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide | active | medium | 1 Sept 2026 | CDSCO |
| Metronidazole(500 Mg),Nystatin(100000 Iu) | active |
Official sources for India
- CDSCO — Not of Standard Quality Drug Alerts (CDSCO) — official register · last checked 31 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many medicines are in shortage in India?
India currently has 663 active medicine shortage notices. Figures update daily from official regulator publications.
Who reports medicine shortages in India?
Official shortage notices for India are published by CDSCO — Not of Standard Quality Drug Alerts (CDSCO). Mederti checks this source daily and links every notice back to the original publication.
How current is this India shortage data?
Mederti scrapes India's official shortage register daily. Each notice carries the regulator's own dates; the list on this page reflects the most recent successful update.
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