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

APharmacy Act, 1950

BPharmacy Act, 1949

CPharmacy Act, 1947

DPharmacy Act, 1948

Answer:

D. Pharmacy Act, 1948

Read Explanation:

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.

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