Kerala abolishes KMSCL quality control division, shifts drug quality checks to state drugs control department
The Kerala government has abolished the quality control wing of the Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited and handed responsibility for ensuring the quality of procured medicines to the state drugs control department, according to a report by The New Indian Express.
The Kerala government has abolished the quality control division of the Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited (KMSCL) and handed over the responsibility of ensuring the quality of procured medicines to the state drugs control department, The New Indian Express reported on September 11, 2026.
Serious allegations were also raised that KMSCL's internal wing inspecting its own procured drugs bred corruption and compromised transparency, the outlet reported.
The report did not state what prompted the change, and no finding on the allegations has been reported.
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- KMSCL quality control wing abolished: Minister K Muraleedharannewindianexpress.com
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