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With the Centre willing to rewrite the rules related to sale of prescription drugs, the decks are being cleared for their online sales. In an industry meeting in New Delhi on June 17, Dr. G.N. Singh, the Drugs Controller General (India), said thepharmaceutical industry needs a new regulatory framework to bring e-pharmacy under its ambit. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1945, does not have any provision for online sale of drugs. The regulator is planning to discuss and develop the guidelines within a few months in consultation with various stakeholders, including doctors, retailers, pharmacists and drug manufacturers. “The interests of small retailers will be protected and it will be ensured that e-pharmacy does not disturb the existing supply chain system. The aim would be to integrate e-pharmacy in the existing system,” says Singh.
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