NPPA asks states, UTs to ensure unobstructed movement of stock, manpower

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has asked all states as well as union territories to ensure movement without interruption of stock and manpower of pharma companies due to coronavirus-induced…

Hoarding of Hydroxychloroquine leads to shortage as the same becomes a Schedule H1 drug

MUMBAI: The Ministry of Health on Thursday, through a special amendment has categorised hydroxychloroquine (HCQS) drug as a schedule H1 drug- which states that it cannot be sold as over…

Unrealistic Optimism may be behind Breaking COVID 19 Lockdown & Curfew: Survey

New Delhi: Ahead of curfew and lockdown to cut-down on COVID-19 pandemic’s spread, people have been found violating the norms of this effective deterrent. In a quick survey, Healthy Nudge…

Only 10 lakh hydroxy-chloroquine tablets to be supplied by Bengal Chemical

Recommendations has been made by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for use of hydroxy-chloroquine for healthcare workers involved in the care of suspected or confirmed Covid-19 cases and…

Spain purchased medical equipments worth 432 million euros from China

MADRID: Spain signed a multi-million-euro contract on Wedneaday with China to acquire medical equipments to fight the coronavirus epidemic, health minister Salvador Illa. Spain signed 432 million euros ($467 million)…

BLK Hospital will admit COVID 19 patients

New Delhi: BLK Super Speciality Hospital will begin admissions of Covid-19 patients starting tomorrow, 27th March 2020. The treatment will be available in specially designated isolation wards of their hospital.…

Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences will set up COVID-19 Special Hospital

Bhubaneswar/ Delhi:  Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) has signed an MoU with the Govt. of Odisha to set up a COVID-19 Special Hospital to combat the spread of novel…

Half a Dozen Healthcare Industry Bodies speak in One Voice for COVID 19

New Delhi: Over half a dozen healthcare industry bodies today spoke in one voice to government asking for fiscal stimulus to fight full steam against COVID 19. While greatly appreciating…

Commanders of Apollo arrived in Shining Armour against COVID 19

Chennai/New Delhi: Apollo hospital clan, patriarch Dr Prathap C Reddy and all his illustrious daughters, Ms Shobana Kameneni, Ms Sangita Reddy, Ms Preetha Reddy and Ms Suneeta Reddy came in full…

Delhi: DC dept asks chemists to sell HCQS, chloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir only on prescription

The drugs control department of New Delhi has directed chemists not to sell hydroxychloroquinolones (HCQS), chloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and related products to anyone without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner…