ICMR issues list of technologies supported under ICMR- MDMS to foster indigenous manufacturing of medical devices

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued list of technologies supported under ICMR-Medical Device and Diagnostics Mission (MDMS) Secretariat to foster indigenous manufacturing of medical devices and diagnostics.…

High Time to learn Simple CPR to arrest Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths

New Delhi: It seems heart is under siege post Covid and people are dropping dead like nine pins, thanks to cardiac arrests precipitating unwarranted in old and young alike. This…

Boy dies after being administrated wrong injection by ‘ fake doctor ‘ in TN

VANIYAMBADI: A 13-year-old boy who was administrated an injection for fever by a ‘quack’ in Thirupattur’s Vaniyambadi died within a few hours after he experienced severe stomach pain. The Vaniyambadi…

Medical Devices Regulation To Come Into Force From October 1: DCGI

New Delhi : Medical devices of all four categories (A, B, C, and D) will be brought under the regulation by October 1 and as of now only two groups (A…

FDI equity inflow into pharma sector registers growth of 45% in FY 23 to cross $2 billion mark

The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflow into the pharmaceutical industry has registered a growth of 45.4 per cent in the fiscal year ended March, 2023, as compared to the…

Central labs receive 300 cough syrup samples

NEW DELHI : Government laboratories have received around 300 cough syrup samples for quality testing after the embarrassment of toxic syrups causing deaths abroad. Indian-made cough syrups have been linked to…

Phensedyl worth Rs. 1.5 cr seized in Tripura

Agartala : In a successful drive towards achieving the government’s goal of building Neshamukt Tripura, the state police seized contraband syrup worth Rs.1.5 crore on Monday. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha…

Fertility centre directed to refund Rs 15L to AP couple

VISAKHAPATNAM: The district consumer disputes redressal commission-I, in a recent order, directed two doctors and coordinator of a Vizag-based fertility centre to refund 15 lakh to a couple for failing…

Bhaktinagar police recovers 7440 intoxicant pills from drug store, shop owner arrested

Siliguri : In a significant breakthrough, the Bhaktinagar undercover cops busted an illegal business of intoxicant pills under the guise of a pharmacy following the arrest of the shop owner.…

DTAB Recommends To Form Sub-Committee To Examine Requirement Of RMP For Sales Of Cough Syrups

New Delhi : The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recommended formation of a sub-committee to examine aspects including the requirement of Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) for sale of various cough…