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China halts sale of Sun Pharma drug used to treat dementia

Published - January 27, 2026 11:21 am IST - SHANGHAI Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters China’s medicine regulator has ordered a ‍halt to the import, ​sale and usage of ‌a drug used to ​treat dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease made by India’s Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, according to an announcement posted on Monday (January 26, 2026). The National Medical Products ​Administration said a recent remote ⁠inspection found shortcomings in the company’s production processes, including in the ​prevention of ⁠contamination anfulfilmentd the quality management department’s fulfillment of duties.

China halts sale of Sun Pharma drug used to treat dementia

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Key Highlights

  • The body banned the sale ‌of Sun Pharma’s rivastigmine hydrogen ‌tartrate capsules.
  • A spokesperson for Sun Pharma, India’s ‍largest drugmaker by revenue, did not immediately respond to ‍a request for comment.
  • In 2024, the U. S.
  • Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to Sun Pharma alleging “significant violations” of “current good manufacturing practice” regulations for pharmaceuticals ⁠made at the same production site in ​India, according to the U. S.
  • ⁠regulator’s website.
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