CDSCO 2026 new drug approvals feature dental antibiotics and anesthetics

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has published its 2026 new drug approvals list, including several antibiotics and local anesthetics relevant to dental practice. These approvals provide dentists in India with newer agents that may offer improved efficacy and safety profiles for infection control and anesthesia. The drugs are now available for prescription in India, subject to standard prescribing guidelines, and represent a significant expansion of the therapeutic arsenal for dental professionals.