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SC moves to curb pharma firms’ unethical marketing

The Supreme Court has directed the government to form a committee regarding pharmaceutical marketing regulations. This follows concerns over unethical practices influencing doctors’ prescribing decisions and patient health outcomes. Petitioners are advocating for stronger legal frameworks beyond the current voluntary code. They emphasize the need for a statutory code supported by penalties to protect the right to health.

Economic Times

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The Supreme Court has directed the government to form a committee regarding pharmaceutical marketing regulations. This follows concerns over unethical practices influencing doctors’ prescribing decisions and patient health outcomes. Petitioners are advocating for stronger legal frameworks beyond the current voluntary code. They emphasize the need for a statutory code supported by penalties to protect the right to health.

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