📚 Learn About Medicine Authenticity

Your guide to verifying medicines and protecting against counterfeits

✅How to Verify Medicine Authenticity

1. Check the packaging for official CDSCO approval markings

2. Verify the manufacturer name and address on the label

3. For mandated medicines, ensure the barcode is present and scannable

4. Use Pharamus to search and verify the medicine in our database

5. When in doubt, consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has mandated barcodes on approximately 300 essential medicines to combat counterfeiting.

These barcodes contain unique identifiers that help verify the authenticity and traceability of medicines throughout the supply chain.

CDSCO 300-Drug Mandate

All manufacturers must include machine-readable barcodes on primary packaging for these essential medicines.

If a mandated medicine lacks a barcode:

Do not consume the medicine - It may be counterfeit or improperly distributed
Consult your pharmacist immediately - They can verify the medicine's authenticity
Report the issue - Use our reporting system or contact CDSCO
Request a replacement - From a licensed pharmacy with proper documentation

Central authority for drug regulation in India

1800-120-4899

Report counterfeit medicines and seek guidance

Contact your state drug controller for a list of licensed pharmacies

Help protect others by reporting suspicious medicines. Your report is confidential.