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Centre proposes immediate suspension of licences for substandard drugs

The Health Ministry has introduced new regulations aimed at suspending manufacturing licenses for medicines that do not meet quality criteria. This swift action is intended to stop subpar…

Centre proposes immediate suspension of licences for substandard drugs
Centre proposes immediate suspension of licences for substandard drugs — image via Times of India India — Credit: Storywire

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The Health Ministry has introduced new regulations aimed at suspending manufacturing licenses for medicines that do not meet quality criteria. This swift action is intended to stop subpar drugs from reaching patients and to minimize their circulation during the regulatory review. Licenses can be suspended based on government analysts' findings that indicate deficiencies.

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