Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission signs 3 MoUs to strengthen drug safety

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has signed memoranda of understanding with the Goa State Pharmacy Council, Quality Council of India, and HLL Infra Tech Services Limited, to strengthen drug safety, quality assurance, and capacity-building initiatives.

The IPC, an autonomous body under the Health Ministry, has been making efforts to foster institutional partnerships with regulatory bodies, professional councils, quality organisations, and public sector enterprises to strengthen pharmacovigilance systems, enhance professional competencies, and promote uniform standards for medicine quality and patient safety across India.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between IPC and Goa State Pharmacy Council (GSPC) provides a structured framework for collaboration in pharmacovigilance, rational use of medicines, and professional development of pharmacists in the state, the health ministry said in a statement.

It envisages promotion of the National Formulary of India among ...