Drugs regulator plans curbs on doctors dispensing medicines
The regulator may review Schedule K, which grants an exemption allowing RMPs to supply and dispense prescription medicines directly to their patients without obtaining a retail drug licence.
- ✓The regulator may review Schedule K, which grants an exemption allowing RMPs to supply and dispense prescription medicines directly to their patients without obtaining a retail drug licence.
- ✓Priyanka Sharma is a journalist at Mint, where she covers the Union Ministry of Health and the pharmaceutical industry.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under politics public notices.
The domestic retail pharmacy market sells an estimated ₹2-2.2 trillion worth of medicines annually.SummaryThe regulator may review Schedule K, which grants an exemption allowing RMPs to supply and dispense prescription medicines directly to their patients without obtaining a retail drug licence.Gift this articleCheck your portfolioThis is a Mint Premium article gifted to you.Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.
Priyanka Sharma is a journalist at Mint, where she covers the Union Ministry of Health and the pharmaceutical industry. Her work focuses on explaining government policies and how they impact healthcare and the medicine market in India.
With 12 years of experience in journalism, she has built a reputation for providing clear and honest news on important health topics that affect the entire country. Her educational background includes a journalism degree from the prestigious Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and specialized training in public health from the Public Health Foundation of India.
Before her current role at Mint, Priyanka worked with India Today, The Pioneer, and ANI. She also served as a lead consultant for the National Health Authority, which gave her firsthand knowledge of how the government manages large-scale health programmes.
Priyanka is based in New Delhi and is an avid traveller who loves visiting the mountains. She has a great interest in regional flavours, particularly South Indian food. Catch all the Business News, Politics news,Breaking NewsEvents andLatest News Updates on Live Mint.
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| Issuing Authority | Livemint Politics & Policy |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 21 September 2026 |