Supreme Court directs Union government to form committee on legally enforceable pharmaceutical marketing code
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Why in news
The Supreme Court directed the Union government to form an expert committee to make the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP), 2024, legally enforceable following a petition by the FMRAI.
Background
The Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued the direction on October 8, 2026. The petition was filed by the Federation of Medical and Sales Representatives’ Associations of India (FMRAI) regarding unethical marketing practices.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyFMRAI: Federation of Medical and Sales Representatives’ Associations of India
- FactUCPMP: Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices, 2024
- PostJustices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta: Bench of the Supreme Court
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of a legally enforceable marketing code for the pharmaceutical industry to ensure ethical practices and public health safety in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory gap: Current voluntary nature of UCPMP limits accountability for unethical sales tactics
- Public health risk: Potential for over-prescription and misuse of medicines due to aggressive marketing
- Judicial oversight: Role of the judiciary in mandating legislative action for consumer protection
Keywords: Ethical marketing · Regulatory framework · Public health safety · Judicial activism · Pharmaceutical industry
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