25th April, 2003
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers  


LIST OF LIFE SAVING DRUGS


RAJYA SABHA

The Supreme Court vide its order dated 10.3.2003 in Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) 3668/2003 has directed, interalia, to review drugs which are essential and life saving in nature till 2nd May, 2003. The Drugs (Price Control) Order, 1995 does not make any distinction between Life Saving drugs and other drugs. The Drug Policy, as amended from time to time, is directed towards ensuring abundant availability of quality drugs at reasonable prices.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Chemicals & fertilizers, Dr. Chhattra Pal Singh, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.