DCGI tightens its control over online pharmacies- imposes temporary ban

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Furthering its stance on controlling the functioning of online pharmacies in the country , Drug Controller General of india (DGCI) has placed a Temporary Ban over the online sale of drugs. This ban will be effective till proper legal mechanism is put in place for online pharmacies and in particular till a subcommittee under the chairmanship of Dr. Harshdeep Kamble, commissioner, FDA, Maharashtra submits its report.
AS stated in the order sent to all state administrations, DCGI has requested them to put a strict vigil on online sale of medicines and take action against those indulging in online sale of medicines in violation of the Drug and cosmetic Act and rule s there under, in the interest of public health .
Further the authorities have been requested to disseminate this communication to all Licensing authorities under their jurisdiction for similar action in this licensing as well as inform the Central office about action taken from time to time in the matter.
AS stated in the order sent to all state administrations, DCGI has requested them to put a strict vigil on online sale of medicines and take action against those indulging in online sale of medicines in violation of the Drug and cosmetic Act and rule s there under, in the interest of public health .
Further the authorities have been requested to disseminate this communication to all Licensing authorities under their jurisdiction for similar action in this licensing as well as inform the Central office about action taken from time to time in the matter.
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