Pharma distributor’s licence cancelled over Kota deaths
The Rajasthan drug control department has cancelled the licence of a Kota-based pharmaceutical distributor accused of supplying fake oxytocin injections to hospitals. The decision was made after an inspection found fake oxytocin injections and several regulatory violations at the distributor's premises. The World Health Organisation has sought a report from the Union government on the case, which is linked to several maternal deaths at hospitals in Kota.
- ▪The licence cancellation was due to the distributor supplying fake oxytocin injections to hospitals in Kota.
- ▪The World Health Organisation has sought a report from the Union government on the case.
- ▪An inspection found fake oxytocin injections and several regulatory violations at the distributor's premises.
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Pharma distributor’s licence cancelled over Kota deathsRajasthan revoked a pharma distributor's license for supplying fake oxytocin linked to maternal deaths; WHO seeks a report amid ongoing investigations.Published on: Jun 26, 2026 6:10 AM ISTBy Yogendra Mahawar, KotaPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link The Rajasthan drug control department has cancelled the licence of a Kota-based pharmaceutical distributor accused of supplying fake oxytocin injections to Kota hospitals, where several women died after Caesarean deliveries, even as the World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought a report from the Union government on the case.Pharma distributor’s licence cancelled over Kota deathsThe matter pertains tofive maternal deaths at JK Lon Hospital and the Super Speciality Wing of the Government…
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