Prescription must for ayurvedic drug sale, portals told

New Delhi, July 14 The Central Government has directed e-commerce platforms to sell ayurvedic, siddha and unani drugs only after valid prescription. According to an advisory issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority concerning the sale of drugs containing ingredients...

Tribune News Service

Updated At : 12:35 PM Jul 15, 2022 IST

New Delhi, July 14

The Central Government has directed e-commerce platforms to sell ayurvedic, siddha and unani drugs only after valid prescription.

According to an advisory issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority concerning the sale of drugs containing ingredients listed in Schedule E (1) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, e-commerce platforms have been advised sell drugs only after a valid prescription from a registered ayurveda, siddha or unani practitioner is uploaded by the user on the platform.

Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, it states.

Prescription must for ayurvedic drug sale, portals told

Tribune News Service

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