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Original ArticleIndian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchVol. 46 | Issue 3 | 2012 | pp. 290–295Open access
An Analysis of Adequacy of Indian Drugs Regulatory Provisions in Combating the Problem of Spurious and Adulterated Drugs
- 1*,
- 2,
- 3
- 1 DInspector of Drugs, Directorate, Drugs Control, Government of Jharkhand
- 2 Associate Professor, B.I.T. Mesra, Ranchi
- 3 Professor Emeritus, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagpur University
Published in Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Correspondence: B.L. Das
DInspector of Drugs, Directorate, Drugs Control, Government of Jharkhand
Email: ramyarundear@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2012 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Jul 18, 2012
- Received:
- Oct 10, 2011
- Accepted:
- Jan 26, 2012
- DOI:
- 10.5530/xxxxxxxxx
How to cite
Das, B., R.N., G., & Dorle, A. (2012). An Analysis of Adequacy of Indian Drugs Regulatory Provisions in Combating the Problem of Spurious and Adulterated Drugs. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 46(3), 290–295. https://doi.org/10.5530/xxxxxxxxx
Abstract
In 2003, Mashelkar committee found that 10% of available drugs in India are Sub- standard. Recently (June 2011) Honorable Apex Court of India observed that the Drugs Act of India does not has deterrence. It has to be analyzed that whether mere enhancing the punishment under the Act shall make it deterrent. It has to be find out what other changes in the Act is required to make it more effective. Drugs Control Authorities need power of interrogation and power to ask a person to make statement. These powers shall help them to gather evidence against the culprit and these powers shall enable them to conclude the investigation to a logical end.
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| Title | An Analysis of Adequacy of Indian Drugs Regulatory Provisions in Combating the Problem of Spurious and Adulterated Drugs |
|---|---|
| Authors | B.L. Das; Gupta R.N.; A.K. Dorle |
| Affiliations | DInspector of Drugs, Directorate, Drugs Control, Government of Jharkhand; Associate Professor, B.I.T. Mesra, Ranchi; Professor Emeritus, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagpur University |
| Corresponding author | ramyarundear@gmail.com |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 46, Issue 3 (2012) |
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