Special Operation Launched Foroxytocin by CDSCO
by Divya S. Content WriterOxytocin, which is a neurotransmitter and a
peptide hormone is being greatly misused in the diary and the horticulture
industry. Oxytocin is also called love hormone which is often released when
people cuddle or make bonds socially.
It causes a contraction in uterine that
induces labour and also keeps control of post-delivery bleeding. Making it a
very important hormone for the human body.
But nowadays most operators and farmers in the
dairy industry are injecting their livestock with oxytocin, forcing them to
artificially release milk as and when required.
Most farmers are also using it to plump up
vegetables. If its misuse continues at such alarming rates, it will result in
huge hormonal imbalance among humans and will also reduce the lifespan of
animals subsequently.
This is the reason why Central Drugs
Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) introduced a special operation to
minimize the illegal production and import of this hormone. The Drugs
Controller General of India issued a notification on 21 May 2018, regarding
this special operation to all the zonal, sub-zonal and the port offices of
CDSCO.
What are the important measures have
been taken for these special operations by CDSCO?
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Under the special operation launched by CDSCO, the
officials are directed to perform raid wherever necessary with the help of the
local police. This decision to perform inspections was taken by the higher
authority of Government and is given top-level priority because it has been
found that oxytocin misuse is being done at various places very frequently.
This is leading to several kinds of problems. This was mentioned by DGCI in his
letter. The zonal offices have been directed to do inspections frequently and
keep DGCI updated about all actions that are taken against these rule flouters.
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Central governed has already imposed strict rules and
restrictions on the manufacture of this hormone for domestic purposes which came
into force on July 1, 2019. But the ban on
import of oxytocin has already been imposed and all custom officials have been
asked to enhance vigilance against those people who are trying to illegally
smuggle this drug into the country. This measure depicts that government is
inexorable in all its steps taken to crack down on the illegal manufacturing of oxytocin irrespective of all the
discontent that is prevailing among the manufacturers.
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As per the new rule imposed by CDSCO, the active
pharmaceutical ingredient (API) of oxytocin is allowed for supply to PSUs, with
the only intention for domestic use. The product label should have barcodes and
it can't be sold through a retail chemist in any name. There are over 60 units,
spread evenly across Maharashtra, Punjab,
Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat that manufactures oxytocin injections. However, with the new rule to ban the injections has put a big
question mark on the future of these companies.
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The federation which is in charge of making
inspections and tightening the supply chain and stop all illegal manufacturers
is still unsuccessful in stopping the private companies in producing the
hormone.
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According to the special lunch by CDSCO, the PSU
producers of oxytocin can only supply the product to registered hospitals and
clinics either directly or through the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi
Pariyojana
What’s the Manufacturers Opinion on this New Rule?
Manufacturers across the country are
complaining about the huge shortage of this drug in the whole market after the
new rule came into effect. According to them, it will create big logistic
problems as the PSU doesn't have the calibre to make this drug available in the
country.
Oxytocin can both be a life-saving or
life-decimating hormone for the human body. Especially for the female
demographic. The recent operations for enforcing strict measures and spreading
awareness about this issue can be seen as a commendable step by the
authorities.
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