Indian pharmacopoeia commission (IPC)

Indian pharmacopoeia commission (IPC)

Author: Sumaiya khatun Student at Sultan ul uloom college of law. Hyderabad

Introduction

 Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is an Autonomous Institution of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. IPC is created to set standards of drugs in the country. It’s basic function is to update regularly the standards of drugs commonly required for treatment of diseases prevailing in this region. It publishes official documents for improving Quality of Medicines by way of adding new and updating existing monographs in the form of Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). It further promotes rational use of  generic medicines by publishing National Formulary of India. 

Use of  IPC 

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is an Autonomous Institution of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. IPC is created to set standards of drugs in India. Its basic function is to update regularly the standards of drugs commonly required for treatment of diseases prevailing in this region

Importance of IPC 

The core purpose of a pharmacopoeia is to help ensure that medicines and their ingredients are safe, effective, and of appropriate quality. The standards define the specifications that pharmaceutical ingredients and products on the market must fulfill throughout their shelf life.

Conclusion

Pharmacopoeias are a vital tool in ensuring the quality and safety of medicines. They provide standards and guidelines for the manufacture, quality control, and testing of medicines, ensuring that medicines are of consistent quality and meet the required safety and efficacy standards.