Question

Schedule K pertains to _______

• A. \( \text{List of drugs that can be used with caution under medical supervision} \)
• B. \( \text{List of drugs exempted from certain provisions governing import of drugs} \)
• C. \( \text{List of drugs exempted from certain provisions relating to the manufacture of drugs} \)
• D. \( \text{List of diseases that a drug cannot claim to cure} \)

Hint:

Think of "K for Kindly exempted" from some manufacturing rules, often for specific types of drugs or manufacturers under certain conditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Schedule K of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 lists the categories of drugs that are exempted from certain provisions relating to the manufacture of drugs. These exemptions are usually granted to ensure the availability of essential medicines or to facilitate traditional systems of medicine under specific conditions. - Option A describes drugs under Schedule G. - Option B describes drugs exempted from certain provisions governing the import of drugs, which falls under other schedules and notifications. - Option D relates to prohibited claims for drugs, which is covered under different regulations.