Question

The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 3 August 2023, which amends the ................

• A. Pharmacy Act, 1950
• B. Pharmacy Act, 1949
• C. Pharmacy Act, 1947
• D. Pharmacy Act, 1948

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Pharmacy Act, 1948

The Pharmacy Act, 1948

• The Pharmacy Act, 1948 is the principal legislation governing the regulation of the pharmacy profession and education in India.

• It provides for the constitution of Pharmacy Councils (Central and State) to regulate the education and practice of pharmacy.

• The Act also covers the registration of pharmacists and the control of drug dispensing.

• The Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023, introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 3, 2023, seeks to amend specific provisions of this foundational Act.

• Key objectives of such amendments often include updating regulations to align with current healthcare needs, improving the quality of pharmaceutical education, and enhancing the ethical standards of pharmacy practice.