India's healthcare, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors are governed by laws like the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010, the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019. These regulations ensure medical practice standards, drug safety, and patient rights while overseeing medical education and organ transplantation.
The pharmaceutical industry, crucial for global generic medicine supply, is regulated by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and the Patents Act, 1970. The Pharmacy Act and the Drugs (Prices Control) Order manage drug pricing and the role of pharmacists, while the Narcotic Drugs Act governs narcotics use.
India’s biotechnology and life sciences laws, including the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, and the Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019, ensure safety in drug development and clinical trials. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, addresses digital health concerns, safeguarding patient data while balancing innovation and public health.
