India mulls a wholesale-retail pharmacy ratio to curb misuse
The government may fix a retail-wholesale pharmacy licence ratio based on population, disease burden and existing licence density to curb misuse of wholesale permits for retail sales and to bring greater uniformity across states.
The Indian government is contemplating a wholesale-retail pharmacy ratio to prevent abuse of the system, according to recent reports. The Centre aims to review the issuance of retail and wholesale drug licenses, potentially establishing an indicative ratio based on population, disease burden, and existing license density, officials told Mint.
This novel approach could standardize drug licensing across states and mitigate the misuse of wholesale licenses for retail sales. Priyanka Sharma, a journalist at Mint, highlights the significance of this development in ensuring equitable distribution of pharmaceutical products and curbing illicit activities.
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