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Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945
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The Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940
Territorial extent
India
Date passed
1940
Amendments
1955, 1982, 1995
Summary
An act to regulate import, manufacture, distribution and sale of Drugs and Cosmetics.
Status: In force
The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 are the set of rules under The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 [1] which contains provisions for classification of drugs under given schedules and there are guidelines for the storage, sale, display and prescription of each schedule.[1][2]
Contents
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1 Schedules
2 See also
3 References
4 Further reading
Schedules[edit]
The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 contains provisions for classification of drugs under given schedules and there are guidelines for the storage, sale, display and prescription of each schedule.[1] The Rule 67 details the conditions of licenses. The Rule 97 contains the labeling regulations.[3]
The notable Schedules and their summary:
Schedule G: Most of these drugs are hormonal preparations.[4] The drug label must display the text "Caution: It is dangerous to take this preparation except under medical supervision" prominently. Examples of substances under this schedule: Testolactone, Hydroxyurea, Carbutamide, Primidone etc.[3]
Schedule H: The drug label must display the texts "Rx" and "Schedule H drug. Warning : To be sold by retail on the prescription of a Registered Medical practitioner only" prominently. It can only be supplied to licensed parties. It cannot be sold without a prescription and only the amount specified in the prescription should be sold. The time and date of prescription must be noted. Examples: androgenic, anabolic, oestrogenic and progestational substances; Alprazolam (Xanax), Hepatitis B vaccine, Ibuprofen, Vasopressin etc.[3]
If a Schedule H drug also comes under the purview of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, it must carry the texts "NRx" and "Schedule H drug. Warning: To be sold by retail on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner only." on the label prominently.
Schedule X: All the regulations of Schedule H apply. The retailer must keep a copy of the prescription for two years. The drugs must be kept under lock and key. Examples: Secobarbital, Glutethimide etc.[3]
Schedule J: Contains a list of various diseases and conditions that cannot be treated under any drug currently in market. No drug may legally claim to treat these diseases.[3]
Other Schedules and their summary:
Schedule A: Contains various forms and formats of letters for applications of licensing etc.[3]
Schedule B: Contains fees structure for government-run labs.[3]
Schedule C: Contains various biological products[4] and their regulation. Examples: Serums, Adrenaline etc.[3]
Schedule E: Contains various poisons[4] and their regulation. Examples: Sarpa Visha (Snake venom), Parada (Mercury) etc.[3]
Schedule F: This contains regulations and standards for running a blood bank.[3]
Schedule F-I: This contains regulations and standards for vaccines.[3]
Schedule F-II: This contains regulations and standards for surgical dressing.[3]
Schedule F-III: This contains regulations and standards for umbilical tapes.[3]
Schedule F-F: This contains regulations and standards for ophthalmic ointments and solutions.[3]
Schedule K: Contains various substances and drugs and their corresponding regulation.[3]
Schedule M: Contains various regulations for manufacturing, premises, waste disposal and equipment.[3]
Schedule N: Contains various regulations and requirements for a pharmacy.[3]
Schedule O: Contains various regulations and requirements for disinfectant fluids.[3]
Schedule P: Contains regulations regarding life period and storage of various drugs.[3]
Schedule P-I: Contains regulations regarding retail package size of various drugs.[3]
Schedule Q: Contains a list of permitted dyes and pigments in soap and cosmetics.[3]
Schedule R: Contains various regulations and requirements for condoms and other mechanical contraceptives.[3]
Schedule S: Lists various cosmetics and toiletries, and directs the manufacturers of cosmetics to conform to the latest Bureau of Indian Standards requirements.[3]
Schedule T: Contains various regulations and requirements for manufacture of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani products.[3]
Schedule U: Contains various regulations and requirements for record keeping.[3]
Schedule V: Contains standards for drug patents.[3]
Schedule Y: Contains requirement and guidelines for clinical trials.[3]
See also[edit]
Drug policy of India
Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954
References[edit]
^ Jump up to: a b Dr. Lily Srivastava. Law & Medicine. Universal Law Publishing. pp. 216–. ISBN 978-81-7534-949-0.
Jump up ^ Pillay (30 November 2012). Modern Medical Toxicology. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. p. 30. ISBN 978-93-5025-965-8. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa "Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940" (PDF). Central Drugs Standard Control Organization. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2005. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
^ Jump up to: a b c P.V. Guharaj (2003). Forensic Medicine. Orient Blackswan. p. 327. ISBN 978-81-250-2488-0. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
Further reading[edit]
"Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945" (PDF). Central Drugs Standard Control Organization. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2005-10-31.
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