Pharma Companies Have Increased MRP By 20-50 Per Cent Over The Past Six Months
Palanpur: A sudden surge in the prices of life-saving drugs has left consumers reeling, as pharma companies have increased costs by 20-50 per cent over the past six months. Essential…
HPV Vaccine Not Included In Universal Immunization Programme, Govt Tells LS
New Delhi: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is not part of the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Lok Sabha on Friday. HPV infection…
Lack Of Coordination May Hamper Expected Growth In Medical Device Sector
New Delhi: Even as the Central government is bringing in new schemes and assistance to accelerate the growth of the medical devices industry in the country, certain actions on the…
Only 4 Out Of 46 Units Inspected Showed 100% Compliance With Revised Schedule M In TN
Chennai: In the first phase of the regulatory inspections conducted in 46 pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Tamil Nadu by the state drug inspectors, it was found that only four companies are…
Antibiotic Misuse Among 62% Of Mumbaikars Sparks AMR Warnings: Survey
Mumbai: India has one of the highest infectious disease burdens in the world. Consumption of antibiotics is widespread and often self-regulated, which leads to a rise in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).…
2 Arrested With 800 Intoxicant Capsules And Pills
Sri Ganganagar: Police have arrested two youths from Raisinghnagar Road in neighbouring district Anupgarh with 800 Narcotic capsules and tablets. The accused were going on Raisinghnagar Road with these narcotic capsules…
DCGI For Diversified Approach In Pharma Education
Chandigarh: The drug controller general of India (DCGI), Dr Rajiv Singh Raghuvanshi, on Thursday addressed the ongoing interdisciplinary approach in the world, recommending diverse electives in pharmaceutical education to stay…
Haryana Bought Drugs From Blacklisted Firm: CAG
Chandigarh: Haryana Medical Services Corporation Limited, a government body responsible for procuring medicines and equipment for public health facilities, not only bought drugs worth Rs 1.52 crore from a blacklisted firm,…
STF Arrested Person Who Brought Fake Medicines From Himachal And Haryana
Agra: Fake medicines are coming to Agra from Himachal and Haryana. STF arrested Anurag Kaushal of Kasganj with fake medicines from Sanjay Place on Tuesday night. Cartons full of fake medicines…
India Needs To Expand Local Vaccine Manufacturing, Research: GTRI Report
New Delhi: India needs to expand its local vaccine manufacturing and research to give better control over safety of these pharma products, think tank GTRI said on Monday. The Global…
