E-pharmacy grabs the undivided attention from the Drug Controller
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DGCI considers revision of the Pharmaceutical ACT to accommodate e-pharmacy
The e-commerce marketplace in pharmaceuticals may soon find entry in the legal ambit of the Pharmaceutical ACT. If The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has its way, the much contemplated decision by the authority, will lead to the revision of the ACT. The DGCI is of a firm opinion that e-pharmacy is an integral part of the pharmaceutical transaction system now, and requires to be monitored closely to avoid any kind of speculation in the market. A case in example is prescribed medicines being issued by few pharma companies online, which is not an acceptable norm.
The e-commerce marketplace in pharmaceuticals may soon find entry in the legal ambit of the Pharmaceutical ACT. If The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has its way, the much contemplated decision by the authority, will lead to the revision of the ACT. The DGCI is of a firm opinion that e-pharmacy is an integral part of the pharmaceutical transaction system now, and requires to be monitored closely to avoid any kind of speculation in the market. A case in example is prescribed medicines being issued by few pharma companies online, which is not an acceptable norm.
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