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Union Health Ministry Invites Stakeholder and Public Comments on Revised Draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2026
Public Comments Invited on the Revised Draft Pharmacy Commission Bill
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 1 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revised the draft National Pharmacy Commission (NPC) Bill, 2026, proposed for setting up the National Pharmacy Commission (NPC) and repealing the Pharmacy Act, 1948, after examining comments and suggestions received during the public consultation process.
The UPSC angle
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Healthcare Regulation and Policy
The NPC Bill, 2026 is significant for UPSc preparation as it impacts healthcare regulation and pharmacy services in India.
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