Union Health Ministry Proposes Stricter Regulations on Prescription Drug Advertising
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed an amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, aimed at tightening regulations on the advertising of prescription drugs by retailers and wholesalers. This draft amendment seeks to extend existing restrictions on advertisements of Schedule H, H1, and X medicines to include licensed drug retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. The proposal, notified on September 28, 2026, follows consultations with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board and aims to curb unauthorized promotion of prescription medicines. By addressing a regulatory gap, the Ministry intends to enhance public health safeguards related to the advertising of these medications.
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