Veterinary Diclofenac Malpractice In Maharashtra

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First published in Sanctuary Asia, Vol. 33 No. 4, April 2013

The study was carried out mainly in Pune district and found unrestricted over-the-counter sale of the drug, as well as easy access to human formulations of diclofenac for veterinary use in the region. In an encouraging move, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, Maharashtra responded to concerns raised over the same by the Principal Secretary of Forests for the state by issuing an order regarding the action needed to reduce veterinary diclofenac malpractices.

Source: Sanctuary Asia.

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