https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15231 OTC medicine use in India operates within regulatory ambiguity because the Drugs & Cosmetics framework lacks a clear codified OTC category, allowing many medicines to be dispensed without prescription. This gap, coupled with therapeutic-category guidance that omits specific drug names, causes inconsistent enforcement. Recommended reforms include legislating a defined OTC list with dosage, label, and packaging controls; prescribing prescription-only status for high-risk drugs; strengthening pharmacist responsibilities through training and enforceable duties; tightening online pharmacy verification; and enhancing market surveillance and batch testing with swift recall procedures. en-us Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:39:53 +0530 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:39:53 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15231 OTC medicine use in India operates within regulatory ambiguity because the Drugs & Cosmetics framework lacks a clear codified OTC category, allowing many medicines to be dispensed without prescription. This gap, coupled with therapeutic-category guidance that omits specific drug names, causes inconsistent enforcement. Recommended reforms include legislating a defined OTC list with dosage, label, and packaging controls; prescribing prescription-only status for high-risk drugs; strengthening pharmacist responsibilities through training and enforceable duties; tightening online pharmacy verification; and enhancing market surveillance and batch testing with swift recall procedures. Articles Other Topics Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:39:53 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15231