Adopt blockchain-based pharma solutions to ensure higher quality control across value chain: OPPI, Health News, ET HealthWorld
OPPI
) shared, Any violation of good manufacturing practices (GMP) is a public health hazard. It is important to ensure patients can access breakthrough innovations while upholding ethical codes and maintaining strict regulatory standards. This is crucial to maintain patient safety and trust.
Off late Indian drug manufacturers have been under the global scanner for the manufacturing of spurious and adulterated drugs which have led to deaths and adverse health events in some countries.
Voicing his views on how OPPI members adhere to the highest standards of global ethical codes, Sehgal said, At OPPI our strategy is to focus on Bharat Ke Liye, and our member companies have always endeavoured to meet Indian patients needs. In line with this, we ensure following the highest levels of global ethical codes, and business practices, as well as the OPPI code of conduct that is based on the Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) and IFPMA code of conduct. The ethical quotient of our member companies is extremely high and at par with global standards.
To counter the issue of counterfeit drugs, OPPI emphasises making basic information about the drug available to patients, the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recommended introducing QR codes in drug products to help authenticate and track and trace these drugs across the supply chain. Such technology-aided solutions and forward-looking steps will help address the drug quality challenge.
Consider the adoption of blockchain-based pharma solutions to ensure higher quality control across the value chain vendors, distributors, bottling and packaging, and retailing, stated Sehgal.
As a research-based industry association, we remain committed to patient safety and building patient awareness. We will continue to collaborate with the government to discuss pathways for cohesive approaches to building robust and resilient regulatory systems across the nation, concluded Sehgal.
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Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 6:33 am