Cost of cochlear implant operations may go down to Rs 1 lakh
New Delhi The government is planning to put the high-cost Cochlear implant surgery within the reach of most citizens, with talk of experimental trials of an indigenous version estimated to…
Health ministry to expand blood component separation facilities to achieve target of 4 lakh litres of plasma
Mumbai The Union health ministry is planning to expand the blood component separation facilities in the country to achieve the target of producing 4 lakh litres of plasma from the…
NPPA to settle disputes with drug makers for over-charging medicines
New Delhi The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is thinking of taking a crack at settling disputes with drug makers such as Cipla over penalties for allegedly charging too much…
TUBERCULOSISAND HIV CO-INFECTION – A HORRIBLE SITUATION IN INDIA
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection that most commonly attacks the lungs. As per the latest update around 8 crore people in India are suffering from Tuberculosis and among those around…
Govt. descended Price of 126 drugs by 40%
New Delhi Government has fixed the ceiling price of 530 essential medicines that has resulted in price reduction of over 40 per cent in case of 126 drugs, Parliament. “National…
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…
