AHMEDABAD, 9 JULY: Ten states across the country are keen to adopt Gujarat's model for speed and transparency in the pharmaceutical industry. The Food and Drugs Control Authority (FDCA)'s unique software- Extended Laboratory Node-is being shared with states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, among others, for free.
The Gujarat FDCA is the first state in the country to adopt this software for making all its applications and services online. This software helps FDCA bring all the information relating to retailers and wholesalers from the state under the preview of public domain. FDCA issues online product licenses in the bulk drug segment through this software apart from using it for other initiatives.
HG Koshia, commissioner, FDCA, said, "Drug control authorities from 10 states have written letters to us for using the Gujarat model. The system acts as a guardian and protector to people. Manufacturers can also apply for a product license online through this system, which will process the application and the license would be issued online as well. Once the process is complete, a system generated SMS will be sent to the applicant."
FDCA developed the software through National Informatics Centre (NIC) and launched it in early 2012.
Using this software, FDCA has made it easier for people to locate chemist shops and even trace chemists who stock life saving drugs. Besides this, general public can also see a detailed list of the latest spurious or sub standard drugs circulating in the market along with their batch numbers. A special facility in this software is a module where one can even locate homeopathy and Ayurvedic drug centers.
"This software helps detect any adulteration in food and checks the quality of drugs, thus making each person accountable for their actions. The model also helps chemists cut their visits to the government offices," Koshia added.
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