DoP calls for proposals to set up common facilities for medical device clusters
New Delhi: The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has invited applications from eligible stakeholders to set up common facilities for medical device clusters in the country, under the scheme for Strengthening…
TN Information Commission raps petitioner for abusing RTI Act with excessive requests
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Information Commission came down heavily on a petitioner who sent a series of petitions seeking information for his own benefit under the Right to Information Act,…
Granules India gets USFDA tentative nod for generic ADHD treatment tablets
New Delhi: Granules India Ltd on Thursday said its arm Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc has received tentative approval from the US health regulator for its generic amphetamine extended-release tablets indicated for…
Polymatech begins domestic manufacturing of vein finder devices
CHENNAI: Polymatech Electronics Limited today announced a landmark milestone in India’s medical device sector with the successful registration and commencement of domestic manufacturing of its Vein Finder devices in accordance…
PM Janaushadhi, PLI, PRIP major boost to pharma industry
It generated a total sale of Rs3,08,408.60 crore, including Rs1,98,509.49 crore in exports since inception till Sept 2025 In an official statement, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers stated that…
UP FSDA orders statewide verification of wholesale drug licences
As per the directive, inspection teams will verify whether licensed firms are operating from approved premises and if adequate drug storage facilities are available. Officials will also check the presence…
DCGI releases classification of 77 medical devices related to oncology
As part of its efforts to regulate the medical devices in the country, the Drugs Controller General (India) has issued a notice classifying 77 medical devices pertaining to oncology under…
Centre plans separate licence regime for bulk drugs, APIs: Report
India is preparing to revamp its pharmaceutical licensing system amid growing scrutiny over drug safety lapses. Mint has learnt that the government is working on a separate wholesale licensing framework…
20kg heroin seized in Amritsar, 17-year-old boy among 4 arrested
Amritsar: The anti-narcotics task force (ANTF) of Punjab Police, in a joint operation with Border Security Force (BSF), seized 19.98kg heroin and apprehended four people, including a juvenile and a…
Quality of generic drugs as good as that of costlier branded cousins: Study
NEW DELHI: A citizen-funded quality study of commonly prescribed medicines has found no difference in quality between expensive branded drugs and the far cheaper generics, including govtsupplied medicines, even as…
