Coronavirus: Govt panel recommends ban on export of 12 drug formulations, ingredients

 A government committee formed to monitor supply of raw materials for drugs from China has recommended restrictions on exports of 12 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and formulations in wake of coronavirus outbreak, sources said.

APIs and formulations include common antibiotics and vitamins.

In a letter sent to Directorate General of Foreign Tre (DGFT), Deputy Secretary at Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry M K Bhardwaj sought orders restricting export of 12 APIs and formulations, a source said.

12 APIs and formulations include antibiotics such as Chloramphenicol, Neomycin, Metronidazole and Vitamins B1, B12, B6 along with progesterone, among ors.

Department of Pharmaceuticals h formed a committee under chairmanship of a joint drug controller, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) that has been closely monitoring supply of APIs and intermediates which are imported from China and effect of coronavirus epidemic in country on ir supply to India.