Union Health Ministry Invites Stakeholder and Public Comments on Revised Draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2026

**Policy Summary: Revised Draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2026** **Overview** The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has released the revised draft of the National Pharmacy Commission (NPC) Bill, 2026. This legislation aims to establish the National Pharmacy Commission (NPC) and proposes the repeal of the existing Pharmacy Act, 1948. The current version of the bill incorporates revisions based on initial feedback and suggestions gathered during previous public consultation processes. **Key Objectives** * **Establishment of the NPC:** To create a new regulatory body for the pharmacy sector. * **Legislative Reform:** To modernize the regulatory framework by replacing the Pharmacy Act of 1948. **Public Consultation and Timeline** The Ministry is seeking feedback from the general public and stakeholders to refine the proposed legislation. * **Notice Date:** July 1, 2026 * **Deadline for Submissions:** July 31, 2026 * **Document Location:** The revised draft is available on the MoHFW website under the "News and Highlights" section. **Submission Guidelines** Stakeholders may submit their comments and suggestions using the following methods: * **Email:** so.ahssecn-mohfw[at]gov[dot]in * **Postal Address:** Under Secretary (AHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Kartavya Bhawan-1, 1st Floor, A-Wing. * **Subject Requirement:** All submissions must be titled “Comments/Suggestions on the National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2026.” **Administrative Details** * **Release ID:** 2279890 * **Reference Number:** HFW/Public Comments invited on Draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2026/01 July 2026/1 * **Availability:** The notice is published in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Tamil, and Malayalam.

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