The proposed amendment seeks to extend the advertisement prohibition across the drug supply chain, strengthening oversight of the promotion of prescription medicines and reducing the risk of inappropriate self-medication
The proposed amendment seeks to extend the advertisement prohibition across the drug supply chain, strengthening oversight of the promotion of prescription medicines and reducing the risk of inappropriate self-medication
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Under the existing framework, pharmaceutical manufacturers are prohibited from advertising drugs covered under these schedules without prior government approval. However, the corresponding restriction does not explicitly cover entities involved in the retail and wholesale sale and distribution of medicines
