The Government of India must ensure stringent quality controls on drug exports and contain the reputational damage. Discuss (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
· It is easily among the biggest tragedies in living memory, domestic drugmakers say. Sixty-six young lives lost in Gambia, possibly from the consumption of four “contaminated” paediatric cough syrups from India.
· The possibility of contamination tells a tale of a larger concern on sourcing and manufacturing across products a supply chain that makes the difference between life and death, especially when it comes to medicines.
· In this case, early investigations point to the presence of the toxic DEG (di-ethylene glycol). And this could be from a possible adulteration of the solvent that is usually used (propylene glycol) with a less expensive solvent (DEG), explain industry-insiders.
· The ethical obligation is a good enough reason for drug companies of all hues and sizes to ensure safe medicines are distributed inside and outside the country.
· The WHO and other UN agencies procure medicines, syringes, and vaccines from Indian companies.
· This was followed by reputed industry players adopting anti-counterfeiting technologies. Indian authorities further mandated companies to adopt track and trace technologies to prevent supply mishaps.
· There is no time to lose. Between the business of dealing in medicines and the ethics of it, Indian authorities need to act quickly and decisively.
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