India Considers Quality Designations For Generics In State Stores
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Indian regulators and the pharmaceutical industry are holding discussions about a government proposal to require a quality designation for generic drugs. The discussions are being held relative to government plans to open a network of generics-only pharmacies around the country. As part of that move, regulators want to ensure the network sells only quality generics, but there is no specific system currently in place for monitoring the quality of generics in India. The idea is that a quality mark on a drug would help buyers distinguish between an approved generic and a substandard alternative. (Click here for more