Wockhardt’s novel antibiotic Zaynich eyes $9 billion global market
Mumbai-based pharma major Wockhardt, which is all set to launch its new class of antibiotic Zaynich targeted at treating complicated gram-negative infections in India this year, estimates that the drug…
DTAB asks DCGI to take up withdrawal of license for certain FDC antibiotics with SLAs
The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has directed the Central drug regulator to take up the matter related to withdrawal of product license for antibiotic fixed dose combinations (FDCs), which…
ADPI hosts interactive meet on pharmacopoeia standards and quality considerations and revised Schedule M
The Association of Devbhumi Pharma Industries (ADPI), Uttarakhand, has hosted an interactive meet in Haridwar bringing together pharma professionals managing quality, regulatory and manufacturing functions to discuss vital topics related…
Govt reviews medical device testing capabilities
New Delhi : The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is reviewing a task force report submitted to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on laboratories for testing medical…
Govt stops production of drugs at 31 firms over quality norms
New Delhi: The Centre has stopped production of drugs at 31 firms and cancelled or suspended the product licenses of 50 firms on finding non-adherence to quality control norms. In…
Centre Appoints Rajeev Raghuvanshi As DCGI
New Delhi : The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet led by the Prime Minister on Wednesday has approved the appointment of Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as Drugs Controller General of India, Central…
Gang Wars & Power Games – Two Biggest Challenges the New DCGI Must Deal With
The UPSC on January 27 conducted interviews to appoint India’s next drug controller general of India (DCGI) – a crucial position. The position of DCGI has gained even more prominence after the…
UPSC to Interview for Position of Next Drug Controller General of India
Next Week The Union public service commission (UPSC) will be interview for appointment of india’s next Position of Drug Controller General of India. Union Health Ministry to the commission include…