Pinarayi Vijayan questions SMA drug distribution; SAT Hospital says only CDSCO-approved drugs used
Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the Kerala government of distributing experimental drugs to SMA patients, citing labels marked for clinical trials. Hospital authorities have denied these claims, asserting that all distributed medications are approved by the CDSCO.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights concerns regarding medical transparency and the safety of drug distribution protocols for vulnerable patient populations.
Pinarayi Vijayan questions SMA drug distribution; SAT Hospital says only CDSCO-approved drugs used left Kerala Assembly LoP Pinarayi Vijayan. File PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/28fifq/article71599288.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/CMRL-Exalogic-pG2OGIUJ4S.3.jpg.jpg - Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Assembly LoP Pinarayi Vijayan addresses a press conference, in Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI07_02_2026_000306B) Pinarayi Vijayan said the negligent stance of the Health Minister was criminal and demanded that the Government conduct an enquiry into the incident Thiruvananthapuram: Even as the Leader of the Opposition, Pinarayi Vijayan, cried foul that “experimental drugs” meant for “clinical trials” were being distributed to SMA patients, SAT Hospital authorities have clarified that only drugs ratified by the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) are being distributed to SMA patients. Pinarayi Vijayan, others left with two legal options after Kerala HC dismisses their writ appeals in CMRL payoff case storyline 1 Mr.
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