From The Economic Times · ET Bureau · · 40s
Health Ministry Proposes Prescription Drug Ad Curbs
Health ministry to restrict prescription drug ads by retailers, wholesalers and distributors.
In brief
Health ministry to restrict prescription drug ads by retailers, wholesalers and distributors. The Indian health ministry proposed new rules requiring approval for prescription drug ads by retailers, wholesalers and distributors for medicines in Schedules H, H1 and X. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Health ministry proposes new ad restrictions
The union health ministry proposed extending restrictions on prescription drug advertising to retailers, wholesalers and distributors.
Current rules apply to manufacturers
The requirement already exists for pharmaceutical manufacturers under the existing regulatory framework.
Schedules H H1 and X cover prescription medicines
Schedules H, H1 and X cover prescription medicines including certain antibiotics and psychotropic drugs requiring medical supervision.
The short version
The Indian health ministry proposed new rules requiring approval for prescription drug ads by retailers, wholesalers and distributors for medicines in Schedules H, H1 and X.
