The database is updated every quarter. Despite regular updation, there are queries about new drugs in the market that are not recorded. In such a case, the DIC gets the information from other drug information centres all over the world or forums of information to keep abreast of the new drug entrants. In Karnataka, the JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore also has a drug information centre under the aegis of the department of pharmacy practice. The main objective of setting up DIC was to keep pace with the new drugs entering the market in India.
Doctors find it is difficult to read journals and keep a track of the latest developments.
Instead they access DIC to provide authentic and unbiased information. Inspite of the regular internet access, the medical professionals feel that all sites do not provide the vital information, instead the user could send a queries to the DIC for free information. There are plans on the agenda, the DIC may levy a fee for medical professionals and institutions. But for patients it would continue to remain free. In other countries, DICs are a part of clinical pharmacy programmes.