Ayush Ministry To Amend D&C Rules Mandating CGMP For Homoeopathic Drug Manufacturing License
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Ayush will soon amend the Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945 to mandate good manufacturing practices for Homoeopathy drug manufacturing, stipulating procedures for loan licensing…
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital grieves at Demise of Illustrious Faculty Dr I C Verma
New Delhi: Sir Ganga Ram hospital is at loss for words at the loss of illustrious and vintage faculty member Padma Shri Dr I.C Verma. Dr D S Rana, Chairman,…
‘Overpriced’ Antifungal Drug Seized In Kothagudem
Hyderabad: As part of stepped-up surveillance against overcharging of essential medicines, the Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, officials have seized ‘overpriced’ antifungal drug ‘GRISOLAB-250’ Griseofulvin tablets-250 mg during a surprise check in Kothagudem…
Crackdown On Anti-Cancer Drugs Making Unit For Not Following Norms
Hyderabad: A drug manufacturing unit involved in production of anti-cancer injections as well as antibiotics without following the prescribed norms — was busted by the officials of Drugs Control Administration (DCA)…
First Patient Declared ‘Cancer-Free’ Using Indigenous CAR-T Cell Therapy
Mumbai: A few months ago, India’s drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), approved the commercial use of CAR-T cell therapy. The therapy includes genetically reprogramming a patient’s immune…
Indiscreet Prescribing Of Antibiotics Cause Of Microbial Resistance Minister In RS
New Delhi: Indiscreet prescribing of antibiotics is one of the major causes of microbial resistance in the country, Minister of State for Health S P Singh Baghel told Rajya Sabha on…
FIR To be Filed Against Viramgam Hospital
Ahmedabad: Even as 12 of the 20 victims of post surgical infections at a local hospital in Mandal village of Viramgam, Ahmedabad, continued to remain under treatment at M&J Institute of…
Asia’s Largest ‘Kumbh’ of Health Writers & Influencers @AIIMS beacons
New Delhi: The highly anticipated Asia’s largest congregation of health writers and influencers is back with its 8th edition – the National Health Writers & Influencers Convention (NHWIC-2024). Scheduled for…
NPPA To Fix Ceiling Prices Of 225 Formulations Based On Market Data From Oct, 2023
New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has decided to use the price database from October 2023 for fixation of ceiling prices of around 225 formulations for which it…
NPPA Notifies Retail Prices Of 39 New Drug Formulations, Special Prices For Seven Formulations
New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has notified the retail price of 39 new drug formulations, including anti-diabetic combinations, antibiotics and painkillers, among others. The Authority has also…
