Drug Policy 2002: Prescription for Symptoms

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N Lalitha

Vol. 37, Issue No. 30, 27 Jul, 2002

Drug Policy 2002: Prescription for Symptoms

Vol. 37, Issue No. 30, 27 Jul, 2002

Commentary

N Lalitha

The new drug policy is a hotchpotch of measures that do not address the many problems typical to the Indian pharmaceutical industry. Its prescriptions - whether with regard to price control, MAPE or FDI regulations - do not take into cognisance the differentiated nature of the sector in India and may well affect the industry negatively in the long run.

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