Question : REGISTRATION OF DRUGS



(a) whether notification in June 2003 regarding registration of drugs against advance licensees had not been implemented by the Government till September, 2003;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether crores of rupees were paid as demurrage by drug units due to this delay;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the action taken/being taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI A. RAJA)

(a)to(e): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.