The Central Government’s proposal to permit the sale of Over-The-Counter (OTC) drugs without a license in India is a cause of deep concern warned the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD).
AIOCD president, JS Shinde, said that such a move would contravene existing drug laws, pharmacy regulations, and pertinent legal frameworks, including directives from the Supreme Court.
Allowing OTC drug sales without proper regulation poses serious threats, including drug abuse, increased risk of adverse drug reaction, delayed access to healthcare, possible comprise in storage of medicines etc.
