(1) Every medical institution which intends to be recognised for the purpose under this chapter shall apply in Form ND/M1 to the Drugs Controller appointed by the Government, who shall convey his decision within three months on the receipt of the application.
(2) If it comes to the notice of the Drugs Controller that morphine obtained by the recognised medical institution is supplied for non-medical use or that any of the rules in this Chapter is not complied with, for reasons to be recorded in writing, the Drugs controller may revoke the recognition accorded under these rules.
48. Duties of recognised medical institution - Every recognised medical institution shall, -
(i) designate one or more qualified medical practitioner, who may prescribe morphine for medical purposes. When more than one qualified medical practitioner have been designated, one of them shall be designated as over–all in charge;
(ii) the designated medical practitioner or the over-all in charge, as the case maybe, shall, -
(a) endeavour to ensure that the stock of morphine is adequate for patient needs;
(b) maintain adequate security over stock of morphine;
(c) maintain a record of all receipts and disbursements of morphine in Form ND/M2 and
(d) ensure that estimates, and other relevant information required to be sent by the recognised medical institution under this Chapter are sent to the authorities concerned.
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