How does the Indian government address the issue of spurious medicines

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The Indian government has taken a strong stance against the issue of spurious medicines. Here are some of the steps taken by the government:
  • The government has issued notices to 71 firms for the manufacture and sale of substandard drugs.
  • Stringent regulations have been put in place to monitor the quality of drugs and ensure that only legitimate medicines are sold in the market.
  • A special task force has been set up to crack down on the manufacture and sale of spurious medicines. This task force comprises of officials from various departments, including the Drug Controller General of India, the Central Drug Standard Control Organization and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  • The government has introduced a new bill, the Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill, which aims to increase penalties for the manufacture and sale of substandard drugs.
  • The government has also launched an awareness campaign to educate people about the dangers of spurious medicines and the importance of buying drugs from licensed pharmacies.
These measures taken by the Indian government indicate its zero tolerance policy towards spurious medicines, which can have serious consequences for people's health and well-being.
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