Sun Pharma Torrent Alkem face scrutiny over inferior medicines and a leaky supply chain

Published on 24 April 2026

Over 50 popular brands flagged—patients ask who to trust

India’s drug trust crisis is widening as Sun Pharma, Torrent, and Alkem come under scrutiny for alleged “not of standard quality” medicines. Government agencies recently pulled up more than 50 popular brands, raising fears that the supply chain may be allowing inferior drugs to slip through. The big question now is how patients can reliably trust what they take.

Sun Pharma Torrent Alkem are in the spotlight over quality concerns
Regulators recently flagged over 50 popular medicine brands
The issue points to possible gaps in the supply chain
Patients face renewed uncertainty about drug reliability

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Sun Pharma Torrent Alkem face scrutiny over inferior medicines and a leaky supply chain

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