Health ministry, Pharmacy Council of India differ over pharmacist service rules
The health ministry has declared the rules invalid, saying they were issued without government approval, according to two government officials and a circular reviewed by Mint. The PCI, however, maintains that it acted within its statutory powers.
- ✓The health ministry has declared the rules invalid, saying they were issued without government approval, according to two government officials and a circular reviewed by Mint.
- ✓The PCI, however, maintains that it acted within its statutory powers.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under politics public notices.
The health ministry has declared the rules invalid, saying they were issued without government approval, according to two government officials and a circular reviewed by Mint. The PCI, however, maintains that it acted within its statutory powers.
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| Issuing Authority | Livemint Politics & Policy |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 20 October 2026 |