PLI Scheme Fuels Domestic Manufacturing Of Penicillin G, Clavulanic Acid

New Delhi: India’s efforts to reduce its dependence on China for crucial drugs have received a significant boost, with two domestic drug makers poised to commence production of the key…

DCC Again Asks All States To Provide Data On Vaccine Manufacturing & Sales For WHO Benchmarking

New Delhi: The Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) has once again called on the State and Union Territory (UT) Drugs Controllers to provide the information related to vaccine manufacturing and sales to…

Bharat Biotech, Bilthoven Biologicals Collaborate For Oral Polio Vaccines

Mumbai: Vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech and Bilthoven Biologicals, a subsidiary of Serum Institute of India, on Tuesday announced a partnership to produce and supply oral polio vaccines (OPVs) worldwide. In this…

Gujarat Pharma Majors Maintain Growth Momentum

Mumbai: The pharmaceutical and healthcare segment has moved forward strongly in Gujarat and could expand footprint across the country as well as in global markets with investments in facilities, infrastructure, research…

12,750 Phensedyl Bottles Seized In Karimganj, One Arrested

Karimganj: Carrying out its anti-drug drive amidst the preparations for upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Karimganj Sadar police seized a huge consignment of drugs on March 31. Upon receiving inputs, Karimganj…

DCA Officials Continue Raids On Quacks, Illegal Medical Shop, Overpriced Medicines And Misleading Advts

HYDERABAD: Officials of Telangana Drugs Control Administration raided a medical shop located at Nizampet, Bachupally Mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri District, which was operating illegally without a drug license.   In separate events, DCA…

Pharma Companies View Gene Therapy As Viable Option

Bengaluru: Pharma companies view gene therapy as viable option as US FDA issues human gene therapy products guidance which incorporates human genome editing. Industry experts concur with US FDA that its…

MP: Scam In The Purchase Of Health Equipments, Case Registered Against CMHO And Others

Bhopal:  A significant scandal has come to light in the health department of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, where equipment essential for treatment was purchased at exorbitantly inflated rates. Following an…

DCC Calls For Strict Implementation Of Revised Schedule M, State-Level Activities To Address AMR

New Delhi: The Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC), the advisory committee formed by the Central government to advise the Central and state governments on matters that require uniform implementation of drug laws…

Sanofi, Cipla Join Hands To Expand Reach Of CNS Portfolio In India

Mumbai: Sanofi India and Cipla announced on Tuesday an exclusive partnership to boost access to Sanofi’s Central Nervous System (CNS) medications across India. Cipla will leverage its extensive network to…