New delhi. The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) wholeheartedly welcomes the Government of India’s decision to mandate barcoding and QR code–based traceability for Vaccines, Antimicrobials, Narcotic & Psychotropic drugs, and Anticancer medicines under Schedule H2.
AIOCD President J S Shinde and General Secretary Rajiv Singhal said that this progressive step will greatly strengthen the fight against counterfeit and substandard medicines and enhance patient confidence in the supply chain. Ensuring traceability from manufacturer to consumer is essential to protect public health and uphold the integrity of the pharmaceutical sector.
AIOCD fully supports this initiative and assures complete cooperation through its nationwide network of over 12 lakh chemists for its smooth and effective implementation. The organisation also urges that adequate training, awareness, and technical support be provided to retailers and distributors, and that the government work in close coordination with the country’s chemists to ensure that the system functions efficiently and effectively at all levels.
Together, we can make India’s medicine supply chain more transparent, trustworthy, and globally benchmarked for quality and safety.