Govt drawing up parameters to gauge states for drug enforcement, improve quality of products
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The Union government is drawing up an index to gauge states and union territories on their preparedness to enforce Central regulations on drugs, medical devices and cosmetics, according to officials and documents. Drug regulator Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is finalizing the parameters for the index to be adopted by states and UTs.
Currently every state and UT has its own set of regulations. The goal is to make enforcement rational and transparent, and improve drug safety surveillance and standards. “Right now, every State/UT follows its respective regulations and drug enforcement activity is uneven across the country.
The system is not so strong. For instance- some Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) are being allowed in states which are not permitted by the Centre. Most of the states are not aware of the number of manufacturing and sales units in their jurisdiction.
Dissemination of information is not very strong in Northeastern states. Therefore, there is work in plan to bring a Drug Regulatory Index for the State/UTs to get uniformity in enforcement practice," one of the officials said. Also read | After intensive care, people’s pharmacy Jan Aushadhi sees healthy sales spike This will bring transparency and increase the enforcement activity and improve the coordination between the Centre and the state governments," the official added.
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