As online sales of substandard medicines surge, authorities face a daunting task in regulating and safeguarding public health. This was discussed during the pan-India chemist workshop held in Ahmedabad on Jan 7, which was attended by around 2,400 chemists from Ahmedabad and more than 34,000 chemists from around Gujarat.
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Internet pharmacies account for 3 per cent of total retail sales in India - double that of China - despite the erratic regulations and unfavourable growth conditions. Denying the demand and booming industry would end up creating a black market
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Thursday held fresh consultations with stakeholders on the draft rules to regulate e-pharmacies, amid the Delhi High Court asking the government to inform it about the outcome of deliberations on the draft rules with stakeholders.