India Launches 7th Edition Of National Formulary Of India
September 21, 2026 • National
The Government of India launched the 7th edition of the National Formulary of India (NFI) 2026 in New Delhi on September 21, 2026. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel unveiled the updated guide, published by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), to help healthcare professionals prescribe and use medicines safely and appropriately.
The new edition covers 653 drug monographs, including 83 new monographs, across 34 chapters. It provides updated guidance to support evidence-based prescriptions and the rational use of medicines. The formulary is available in both print and digital formats. The launch was part of the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week, which focuses on improving medicine safety and patient care.