Legal Framework Of Product Liabilty In E- Pharmacy

Smt. Sheela Ganesh, Dr. M Suresh Benjami & Dr. Ganesh N S

ABSTRACT

India being one of the leading countries in pharmaceutical drug manufacture, sale, distribution and export has well established supply chain management from manufactures to that of the consumers (end-users). Human health and drug safety being paramount, the stakeholders of pharmaceutical drug supply chain management owe greater diligence for what they market to the end consumer is free from causing any health hazard. Unlike any other products for sale in market, the marketing of drugs requires strict compliance to various drug regulatory laws in addition to consumer related laws. Whether the sale of drugs is through pharmacy outlets or e-pharmacy, the safety of the drugs has to be ensured without any compromise. The research paper covers the working of e- Pharmacies in India, product liability in e-Pharmacy system, pros and cons of e- Pharmacy, licensing and marketing trends, progress of its regulatory framework compared to conventional pharmacies, contributions of various committees in ensuring safety standards and pricing, analysing regulatory framework in select countries for e-Pharmacy.

Keywords: E—Pharmacy, Product liability, Public Health, CDSCO.