MedPlus Bets Big On Its Brand In The Generic Sector
Haridwar: Hyderabad-based MedPlus Health Services, the second-largest pharmacy retail chain in India, is betting big on the $25-billion worth generic drugs market by introducing its own brand of generic medicines…
Ayush Ministry To Amend D&C Rules Mandating CGMP For Homoeopathic Drug Manufacturing License
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Ayush will soon amend the Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945 to mandate good manufacturing practices for Homoeopathy drug manufacturing, stipulating procedures for loan licensing…
‘Overpriced’ Antifungal Drug Seized In Kothagudem
Hyderabad: As part of stepped-up surveillance against overcharging of essential medicines, the Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, officials have seized ‘overpriced’ antifungal drug ‘GRISOLAB-250’ Griseofulvin tablets-250 mg during a surprise check in Kothagudem…
Crackdown On Anti-Cancer Drugs Making Unit For Not Following Norms
Hyderabad: A drug manufacturing unit involved in production of anti-cancer injections as well as antibiotics without following the prescribed norms — was busted by the officials of Drugs Control Administration (DCA)…
First Patient Declared ‘Cancer-Free’ Using Indigenous CAR-T Cell Therapy
Mumbai: A few months ago, India’s drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), approved the commercial use of CAR-T cell therapy. The therapy includes genetically reprogramming a patient’s immune…
Indiscreet Prescribing Of Antibiotics Cause Of Microbial Resistance Minister In RS
New Delhi: Indiscreet prescribing of antibiotics is one of the major causes of microbial resistance in the country, Minister of State for Health S P Singh Baghel told Rajya Sabha on…
FIR To be Filed Against Viramgam Hospital
Ahmedabad: Even as 12 of the 20 victims of post surgical infections at a local hospital in Mandal village of Viramgam, Ahmedabad, continued to remain under treatment at M&J Institute of…
NPPA Notifies Retail Prices Of 39 New Drug Formulations, Special Prices For Seven Formulations
New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has notified the retail price of 39 new drug formulations, including anti-diabetic combinations, antibiotics and painkillers, among others. The Authority has also…
Govt Plans To Do Away With Multiple Certifications For Food Products; Only FSSAI Nod Mandatory
New Delhi: The government has approved various amendments in food safety and standard regulations, under which only one certification from food regulator FSSAI will be required for food products. Food Safety…
Karnataka: 43 Unlicensed Clinics Shut Down After Raids, 109 Quacks Identified
Bengaluru: The health department, in collaboration with local authorities, conducted raids on suspected unlicenced clinics in Kalaburagi district, which led to closure of 43 fake clinics and exposure 109 fake doctors,…
