Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence in India: A Critical Review of Drug Schedules and Regulatory Forms under the Drugs and Cosmetics Framework

Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Drug Schedules, Regulatory Forms, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, India, Pharmacy Law

Pharmaceutical jurisprudence in India plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe manufacture, distribution, and use of drugs through a structured legal framework. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 establish regulatory control via drug schedules and prescribed forms. This review critically evaluates the classification of drugs under various schedules and the application of regulatory forms in licensing, manufacturing, and distribution. The study highlights existing legal challenges, gaps in enforcement, and the need for modernization in regulatory practices. The paper concludes with recommendations to strengthen pharmaceutical governance and compliance in India.