Unlocking the benefits of Drug Master File filing in the Indian pharmaceutical industries.

Abstract: Ensuring the safety and quality of drugs is a crucial component for the development of any pharmaceutical industry. This requires stringent regulation in the process of drug manufacturing and marketing. A Drug Master File (DMF) serves as a comprehensive document containing information about the quality, safety, and manufacturing procedure/facility of a drug or drug substance. Many countries with highly regulated markets use the DMF system extensively to protect their intellectual property rights while providing accurate and detailed information about their products to regulatory bodies. In India, the regulatory body, the Central Drug Standard Control Organization, does not currently mandate the submission of a DMF. However, adopting a DMF system may have immense benefits to regulatory bodies, pharmaceutical industries, as well as to patients. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of DMF and highlight the significance of its adoption in India.