Health Ministry expands QR code-based drug traceability to vaccines, antimicrobials, and cancer medicines
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Summary
Amended Drugs Rules bring vaccines, anti-cancer drugs, antimicrobials and NDPS medicines under Schedule H2; phased implementation to begin from July 2027
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Friday, 26 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
Description Friday, 26 June 2026 via egazette
Gazette notification: Ministry