The battle to restore reputation of Indian pharma
There has been a series of news reports bringing to the fore how below par manufacturing practices adopted by Indian pharma companies are not only impacting their brand but also…
FIR on pharma firm for loss of Rs 6cr
The Mumbai city economic offences wing (EOW) has filed an FIR against Mylan Laboratories and others for supplying BMC Remdesivir vials at an inflated rate, resulting in a loss of…
Drug Policy: Firms selling medicines below government-set price won’t get match rate
NEW DELHI: Firms currently selling essential medicines at less than government-mandated price caps will have to freeze rates at existing levels and will not be given the option of matching the…
Aakash Healthcare pulls off Hat Trick of a World Record in Bone Testing
New Delhi: On World Osteoporosis Day (October 20), Aakash Healthcare Dwarka pulled off a feat the world record is rarely made of. In bare four hours, its team tested over…
Indian pharma industry’s big pivot: Report reveals sector transitioning from generics to innovation
The Indian pharmaceutical industry is witnessing a profound transformation, transitioning from a generics-oriented hub to an innovation-driven pharmaceutical economy, largely attributed to its prominent Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs).…
NPPA Fixes Retail Price Of 29 New Drugs, Exempts Two Drugs From DPCO
New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed the retail price of 29 new drugs under the provisions of Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 for fixing retail price of…
ADPI hosts interactive meet on pharmacopoeia standards and quality considerations and revised Schedule M
The Association of Devbhumi Pharma Industries (ADPI), Uttarakhand, has hosted an interactive meet in Haridwar bringing together pharma professionals managing quality, regulatory and manufacturing functions to discuss vital topics related…
WHO Releases New List Of Essential Diagnostics
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its 2023 Essential Diagnostics List (EDL), which is an evidence-based register of in vitro diagnostics (IVD) that supports countries to make national diagnostic choices. This…
Assured Quality ‘Must’ For Generics
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently halted the mandate for doctors to prescribe only generic drugs or face punishment, after facing flak from doctors, industry, and allied associations. Industry…
Eye Drops For Presbyopia Win US FDA Approval
Florida: The FDA approved pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution (QLOSI™) for adults with presbyopia, according to a statementopens in a new tab or window from Orasis Pharmaceuticals. The approval allows for daily or as-needed…
