The debate over sale of internationally banned drugs in India may soon be over. Once touted as a dumping ground for drugs banned in other countries, India has recently seen the ban of many drugs.
As per the rules under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has an absolute authority to recommend a ban after a notification by the Union health ministry, said Dr CM Gulhati, Editor of the monthly Index of Medical Specialties.
The drugs were banned after the recommendations of a sub-committee of the Drug regulator Drug Technical Advisory Board (DTAB).