Offences and Penalties Under the Pharmacy Act 1948

Offences and Penalties Under the Pharmacy Act 1948

• The Pharmacy Act, 1948, outlines various offences and corresponding penalties to ensure adherence to professional standards and legal requirements.

Common Offences:

• Practicing Without Registration: Engaging in pharmacy practice without registration.
• Misrepresentation: Providing false information during registration or on documents.
• Violation of Ethics: Unethical practices, such as accepting bribes or altering prescriptions.
• Negligence in Dispensing: Improper dispensing causing patient harm.
• Unauthorized Manufacture or Sale: Selling or manufacturing drugs without proper licenses.
• Violation of Educational Standards: Operating non-compliant pharmacy educational institutions.

Penalties:

• Fines: Varying amounts based on the offence (e.g., ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 for practicing without registration).
• Imprisonment: Severe cases (e.g., up to 7 years for unauthorized drug manufacturing).
• Suspension or Revocation: Temporary or permanent suspension of registration.
• Additional Penalties: Confiscation of unlawful profits or products, and public disclosure of offenders.

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