CPI flags threat posed by fake drugs, calls for strict regulatory mechanism
The CPI has urged the government to enforce pharmaceutical laws to combat the threat of fake drugs. They highlighted violations of existing regulations and called for stricter oversight of medical shops. The leaders proposed the establishment of a special surveillance mechanism to address counterfeit drug networks and ensure the availability of quality medicines.
- ▪The CPI submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu demanding strict implementation of pharmaceutical laws.
- ▪They expressed concern over large-scale violations of the Pharmacy Act and Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
- ▪The CPI leaders proposed the creation of a 'State Drug Intelligence and Enforcement Wing' to monitor counterfeit drug cases.
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The CPI has submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu demanding strict implementation of pharmaceutical laws and reforms to safeguard public health.CPI national secretary K. Ramakrishna, national executive member Muppalla Nageswara Rao and State secretary G. Eswaraiah met Mr. Naidu on Thursday and expressed concern over alleged large-scale violations of the Pharmacy Act, 1948, and Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.They highlighted the threat posed by fake and adulterated medicines, and urged the government to strengthen regulatory enforcement mechanism.
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