Will Operationalise Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF): Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government will operationalise Anusandhan National Research Fund for basic research and prototype development. Presenting the Union Budget, she announced that…
IPC Waives Off TABST For Veterinary Vaccines
Chennai: In a significant move, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has waived off the Target Animal Batch Safety Test (TABST) in the Indian Pharmacopoeia, effective July 1, 2024. The TABST, a…
Kanimozhi N.V.N. Somucalls For Action Against Firms Involved In Unethical Practices In Clinical Trials
Chennai: Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Kanimozhi N.V.N. Somu urged the Union government to take stringent action on all those involved in unethical practices in clinical trials. Citing an issue raised…
India Paves Way For A Cheaper Anti-TB Drug For Kids
New Delhi: The Indian Patent Office’s rejection of Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) application for the paediatric version of its anti-tuberculosis (TB) drug, bedaquiline, is likely to have broader implications for access…
Bhavnagar-Based Factory Caught Selling Fake Cosmetic Products On Amazon
Bhavnagar: Acting on a tip-off, the Food and Drug Administration uncovered a factory in Bhavnagar that was manufacturing various cosmetic soaps without permission and selling them online on websites as…
Boehringer Ingelheim Offers Humira Biosimilar At 92% Discount
Washington: Boehringer Ingelheim will sell an unbranded version of AbbVie’s reference drug at a 92% discount to gain traction in the Humira (adalimumab) biosimilar market. Patients will be able to purchase…
Quack Arrested In Gurugram For Running Clinic Without Degree
Gurugram: A fake doctor running a clinic without a degree was arrested with modern medicine and injections in his possession in Molahera village here, police said on Friday. The arrest was…
Mankind Pharma And EQT Compete To Acquire BSV Group For Rs 14,000 Crore
New Delhi: Mankind Pharma is contending with a consortium led by Europe’s largest buyout group EQT and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) to purchase BSV Group (formerly Bharat Serums and…
Union Health Minister JP Nadda Reviews Regulation Of Drugs, Cosmetics And Medical Devices
New Delhi: “For India to become the global leader in drugs regulation to match our global reputation of ‘Pharmacy of the World’, we need to have a world class regulatory framework…
Indian Rubber Gloves Association Calls For Ban On Chlorinated Gloves
Mumbai: Industry body Indian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (IRGMA) on Wednesday called for a ban on the import of chlorinated gloves. The aim is to improve safety in hospitals and protect…
















