Generic Names of Drugs on the Packing
As per Rule 96(1)(i) of the Drugs & Cosmetic Rules, 1945, it is mandatory to mention the proper name of the drug on the label in a more conspicuous manner than the trade name, if any. The Central Government has also issued statutory direction to the State / UT Governments on 1.10.2012 under Section 33P of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 to instruct their respective drug licensing authorities to grant / renew licenses to manufacture for sale or for distribution of drugs in proper / generic names only.
The manufacture and sale of drugs are not regulated by the Medical Council of India. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in the Central Government and the State Drugs Control Departments regulate manufacture and sale of drugs as per the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
This information was given by the Minister for Health & Family Welfare ShriGhulamNabi Azad in written reply to a question in the RajyaSabha today.
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