4,700 drugs illegally over-priced: NPPA
New Delhi The national drug price regulator NPPA has warned of action against companies violating its pricing norms as it found prices of more than 4,700 medicines had increased beyond…
DOP proposed to bring medical devices under Drug Price Control Order
New Delhi To control the high prices of medical devices such as stents and implants, Department of Pharmaceuticals has proposed to Health Ministry to bring them under the Drug Price…
Irrational FDCs will soon be ruled out from market
Mumbai As a part of government’s intent to efficiently supply medicines for patient safety at large, irrational fixed dose combinations (FDCs) will soon be ruled out from the healthcare system.…
Beyond the line of sight, there is change
Healthcare Insurance spokespersons in India made interesting statements of intent a couple of weeks ago. Insurance now intends to cover the costs of consultation and drugs even when no hospitalization…
PARADIGM SHIFT IN PHARMA REGULATORY VIGILANCE
New Delhi We agree that medicine is a double edged sword either saves life or kills life. Strong regulatory norms and regulatory vigilance can save more valuable life. Building strong…
Action against Snapdeal for selling medicines without licence – J P Nadda
NEW DELHI The Maharashtra government has taken action against e-commerce giants Snapdeal, Amazon and Flipkart which were selling medicines online without valid licences, Lok Sabha was informed today. Food…
Medley Clears US FDA Audit – Says Dr.Arif Farooqui
NEW DELHI US FDA has given approval to Medley at a time when mostly pharma majors are getting rejection hugely. A big congratulation not only to Medley but to the…
CBI EXPOSES NIPER SCAM
Chandigarh The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been into the Niper scam, scanning the alleged irregularities in appointments, wrongful extension and non-reporting of theft of scientific instruments. Nine officials…
Pharma department sought 1500 crores from Budget
New Delhi With India aiming to move up the value chain and encourage “Make in India”, the Pharmaceuticals department has sought Rs 1,500 crore budgetary support from the Finance Ministry…
81 adverse drug reactions recorded at ADRMC (Hyderabad)
HYDERABAD Patients developing allergic rashes or dermatitis (skin problems) due to harmful drug reactions can now get help from the Osmania Medical College’s adverse drug reaction monitoring centre (ADRMC). The…
