HC-ordered expert panel for weight loss drug may be set up by mid-July
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is likely to begin work on forming a court-ordered expert panel to study the unregulated use of weight loss drugs by mid-July, according…
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…
CDSCO Asks Applicants For Testing Of Veterinary Vaccines & Drugs To Submit Form Online
New Delhi : The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has switched to online the procedure for submission of form for test license for veterinary vaccines and drugs, stopping the facility…
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…
Govt to bring recruitment rules for appointment of MD inspectors to implement new MD regime from October 1
The Union health ministry will bring recruitment rules for the appointment of medical device inspectors as the country is on its course to implement the new medical device (MD) regulations,…
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…
