Randomization and Real Time Inspection Software (Drug Wing) | 08 Apr 2023

Why in News?

According to the information provided by the Haryana Information, Public Relations and Language Department on 5 April 2023, Health and Family Welfare Minister Anil Vij has launched Randomization and Real Time Inspection Software (Drug Wing) for inspection of drug license stakeholders' organizations issued by Food and Drug Administration Department.

Key Points

• Haryana is the first state in the country to launch this software. This software will be implemented in Panchkula district on pilot basis and later it will be implemented in other districts of the state.
• This software has been started for the drug wing in the first phase and the food wing will be included in the second phase. The names of the random licensed units will be displayed on the official's mobile app for inspection.
• Through this software, the drug control officer will be given the duty to inspect the drug unit in a random manner and the target of inspection will also be given to these officers according to the month, which will be online. Inspection of all such drug units will be online and real time.
• In this, the officers will also have to share geo-tagging and location and immediately submit their inspection reports online to the licensing authority and higher authorities at the same time. For inspection, the concerned officers will also have to get approval from the controlling officers.
• It is known that at present there are 32581 retail and wholesale drug licensees in the state.