Abstract

DRUGS BANNED BY FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)

Nikhil S. Ekhande*, Yash U Kulkarni, Shivraj D. Jadhav, Miten W. Joshi

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Abstract

Drugs which are unauthorized in abroad are comfortably available in India. The most pitiful aspect is that daily usage of these medicines has long-term consequences for our physical health. Unawareness, a lack of law enforcement, and corruption are all factors that contribute to drug usage. India has become a dumping ground for illegal drugs, and the industry of producing them is increasing as well. All of the formulations are for the prevention or treatment of disorders and diseases, with only a few vital drugs, and the rest interchangeable. Due to a lack of law enforcement physician awareness and the drug control authority’s failure to inform all hospitals of the status of medicine, banned substances are nonetheless available in underdeveloped nations like India. Unfortunately, anti-diarrheal, analgesic and cough medicines that are illegal in other countries are sold as over-the-counter medicines in India. The Indian government is working on a regulatory framework to guarantee that medical gadgets are of high quality, safe, and operate well. Pharmacists should take an active role in public awareness efforts and consumer education since they can help to remove prohibited medications from the market.

Keywords: Illegal Drugs, FDA, Banned Drugs, Unauthorised drugs, Indian Drugs.