The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) is responsible for approval of licenses of specified categories of drugs such as blood and blood products, I. V. Fluids, Vaccine and Sera. He or she is the head of the CDSCO – the government body responsible for approval of new drugs, clinical trials in the country, laying down the standard for drugs, control over the quality of imparted drugs, coordination with various state organizations and providing advice to maintain uniformity in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
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Drug Controller General of India asks ethics committees to keep vigil on trials
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Over 2,000 died during drug trials in last 4 years, only 22 received compensation
Are our drug inspectors woefully unqualified?
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Huge irregularities in the functioning of CDSCO
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