Stop Abuse Of Patent Monopolies In Rare Diseases, Say Patient Representatives And Treatment Activists
New Delhi: Roche, a Swiss multinational healthcare company, is seeking a permanent injunction against Natco Pharma to prevent the introduction of a generic version of Risdiplam, a Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) drug, citing patent infringement. Health groups on Tuesday (November 5, 2024) argued that Roche’s legal action to block generic supply jeopardises public interest by…
November 6, 2024
Nursing Degree Holder Running Clinic, Sealed
Banswara: The team of the District Medical and Health Department comprising CMHO Dr. HL Tabiar, Deputy CMHO Dr. Rahul Dindor and District Tuberculosis Officer Dr. PK Verma took action at two places on Monday. A person with a BSc Nursing degree was found running a clinic in Motagaon. A female patient was also found admitted…
October 29, 2024
Complicated Registration Process On NMR Portal Causing Headache To Doctors
NEW DELHI: Thousands of MBBS doctors are facing an uphill task to register themselves with the National Medical Register (NMR) portal, launched with much fanfare by Union Health Minister J P Nadda in August. Now, the doctors are asked not only to upload Aadhar but also to submit an affidavit if their names or state…
October 29, 2024
WHO Approves Zydus Lifesciences’ Typhoid Vaccine For UN Procurement
New Delhi: Indian multinational pharmaceutical company Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Wednesday announced that its Typhoid Vi conjugate vaccine, ZyVac TCV, has received in-principle approval from the World Health Organization (WHO), paving the way for the vaccine to be eligible for purchase by United Nations (UN) procurement agencies. With this, the vaccine would be distributed globally…
October 24, 2024
Fake Ashoka Bark Being Used In Ayurvedic Medicines
Ghaziabad : Scientists of the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy examined Ashoka bark available in the market. Out of these, more than 15 percent were found to be fake. Apart from making Ayurvedic medicines, people also use these plants for Ayurvedic treatment at home. In this, Ashoka bark was found to be fake.…
October 22, 2024
Medical Store Opening Made Easy In UP
Lucknow: While granting a license to open a pharmaceutical company and sell medicines, entrepreneurs will no longer be subjected to rules like size of the firm, investment, domestic or foreign investor and business risk like other businesses. Due to its inclusion in Invest UP’s Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP)-2024, entrepreneurs are facing difficulties in getting…
October 22, 2024
FDA Action Against Three Drug Firms For Violations
PUNE: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune division, has acted against three drug stores for violation of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954. The action was taken between April and October 2024 by the FDA, Pune division said the officials in the statement. According to officials as per the DMR Act,…
October 11, 2024
DCGI Wants Qualified Medical Device Testing Officers
New Delhi: The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is planning to list the qualification criteria for medical device testing officers. At present, no qualification is needed, with mostly drugs inspectors deputed to do the job. This follows increasing complaints by the medical device industry – a market that is estimated to be around $11…
October 11, 2024
Mumbai Police Arrest Prime Accused In Rs 81 Lakh Fraud At Pune’s BJ Medical College
Mumbai: Borivali police have arrested the prime accused, Anil Ramchandra Tambat, in a case involving a scam worth approximately Rs 81 lakh related to MD course admissions at Pune’s BJ Medical College. The accused, along with co-conspirators Sandeep Waghmare, Abhijeet Patil, and Bhushan Patil, has been charged with duping a medical professional. The victim was…
October 9, 2024
Govt Waives Testing Of Cough Syrups For Export To Key Markets
New Delhi: The government has waived off the requirement of mandatory testing of cough syrups in case manufacturers are exporting it to USA, UK, Canada, EU, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Republic of Korea and Switzerland in view of approval been granted by the regulatory authority of these countries for plants engaged in manufacturing and export of…
October 9, 2024
Iron Tablets Prime Target Of Illegal Med Producers
Hyderabad: The fast-selling iron tablets have been found to be the most abused by illegal manufacturers, followed by vitamin D, zinc, and folic acid tablets as per the raid data for Sept with the Drugs Control Administration. Iron tablets are widely used in post-surgical cases, anaemia and pregnancy, making the circulation of illegally manufactured medicines…
October 5, 2024
CDSCO Sends Complaint On Eyedrops To Treat Long Sightedness To State Body
NEW DELHI: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has forwarded a complaint against Entod Pharmaceuticals for violating the Drugs and Magic Remedies (DMR) Act to the state drug regulatory authority of Gujarat, where the company is based, to take action. The complaint stated that the press conference to announce the launch of the drug and…
October 4, 2024
Rajasthan Medical Council Made 10th-12th Pass Gynaecologists And Surgeons?
Jaipur: Rajasthan Medical Council made such people doctors on the basis of fake documents, who are only 12th pass. These people neither studied medicine for a single day nor did internship. Without any degree, they were given the Registration of gynaecologist. The worrying thing is that after getting registered in RMC, all these fake doctors…
October 3, 2024
50 New Plants To Be Set Up For Pharma, Medical Device Manufacturing Under PLI Scheme
New Delhi: As many as 50 new greenfield plants are in the pipeline to come up in the next two years under the Production-linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for pharma and medical devices manufacturing, a senior government official said on Thursday. Speaking at the Annual Pharma Summit organised by industry body Assocham, Department of Pharmaceuticals Secretary…
October 1, 2024
DCC Asks Sub-Committee To Look Into Procedures Related To Disposal Of Unused Medicines By General Public
New Delhi: The Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) has asked the sub-committee which prepared a draft guidance document on safe disposal of unused or expired medicines, to look into the procedures related to disposal of such medicines by the general public. The DCC, in its 64th meeting held on June 19, 2024, said that the sub-committee…
October 1, 2024
Indian pharma companies set to see 9-11% growth in FY25, says Icra
Indian pharmaceutical companies are set to experience 9-11 per cent revenue growth in FY25, driven by strong performances in key markets such as the United States, Europe, and emerging regions, according to a recent report by credit rating agency Icra. However, this growth represents a moderation from the 13-14 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase recorded…
4,475 Cough Syrup Bottles Seized, 17 Held
BARGARH: Bargarh police on Monday seized 4,475 bottles of cough syrup packed in 30 cartons and arrested 17 people in this connection. While 16 of the accused are from different areas of the district, one is from Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh. The police also seized a pick-up van, an MUV, a motorcycle, 120 water bottles, a…
September 25, 2024
Hyderabad: DCA Raids Unlicensed Premises For Illegal Sell Of Steroids To Bodybuilders
Hyderabad: Acting on credible information on the illegal sale of steroid medicines to gym-goers, the Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, raided an unlicensed premises operating under the name Rakesh Distributor at Esamia Bazar, Koti, and detected an unauthorized stock of a large quantity of steroid medicines for sale. During the raids, the DCA officials found 22…
September 25, 2024
Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down On Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturer
Mumbai: In a significant enforcement action, the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has carried out a raid on Gynoveda Femtech Pvt. Ltd., an ayurvedic drug manufacturer located at Global Complex, Kukade, Nashik Highway, Bhiwadi, Thane district. The raid led to the seizure of ayurvedic drugs valued at Rs. 6,08,900. According to Maharashtra FDA officials,…
September 20, 2024
‘Fake Doctor’ Held Selling Fake Medical Degree To More Than 400 Students In Lucknow
Bareilly: A fake doctor was arrested for selling fraudulent medical degrees to over 400 students and duping them off over Rs 3 crore, police said on Wednesday. The accused was identified as Vijay Sharma, they said. Superintendent of Police Manush Pareek said, “The investigation revealed that Khusro Memorial P.G. College had issued fake MBBS degrees…
September 20, 2024
All Doctors To Have Unique IDs; NMC Starts Registration On Its New Portal
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has initiated the process of registration of all MBBS doctors eligible to practice in India on a recently launched portal, as a part of which all medical practitioners will have a unique ID. The National Medical Register (NMR) is a dynamic database and will be a central repository…
September 16, 2024
NITI Aayog’s Expert Group Recommends CDSCO To Be Made An Independent Regulatory Authority
New Delhi: An expert group constituted by NITI Aayog to prepare a framework for action for emergency response and preparedness to address future pandemic, has recommended making the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) an independent regulatory authority. The expert group report titled ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response —A Framework for Action’, released by…
September 14, 2024
Diagnostic Kits For Early Detection Of Alzheimer’s And Cancer Launched
NEW DELHI: ‘Make in India’ diagnostic tools for early detection of critical diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cancer and gastrointestinal disorders were launched on Tuesday. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has already permitted the use of these indigenous in-vitro biomarkers, which were officially launched on Tuesday and will be manufactured in Kochi, Kerala. It…
September 12, 2024
Use Latest Tech To Develop Green Pharma City: CM Revanth Reddy To Officials
HYDERABAD: Directing officials to expedite the development of Green Pharma City at Mucharla, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said that the latest global technology available should be used for its development. On Monday, the chief minister held a review meeting with officials. He directed them to take all measures necessary to ensure that Green Pharma…
September 10, 2024
India Starts Making Key API Clavulanic AcidIndia Starts Making Key API Clavulanic Acid
New Delhi: India has started producing blockbuster clavulanic acid for the first time in what could reduce its dependence on China for APIs. Mumbai-based Kinvan has started producing clavulanic acid that goes into making Augmentin, used to treat various bacterial infections, people in the know told ET. Industry sources say the company has started producing…
September 7, 2024
DCGI Seeks Explanation From Entod Pharma Claiming Eye Drops Can Cure Eyesight
NEW DELHI: India’s drug regulator has asked for an explanation from the Mumbai-based pharma company, which had claimed that their new eye drop could help people reduce dependency on reading glasses for those suffering from presbyopia, an age-related vision condition. Official sources said the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) had asked for a detailed…
September 7, 2024
DoP Again Extends Deadline For Self-Declaration By Companies
New Delhi: The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has again extended the deadline for self-declaration scheme under the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) for industry to September-end. Extending the time from the first published date of June 30 the self-declaration is to be signed by the executive head of the company regarding compliance to…
September 2, 2024
Revised GMP Norms For Small Drug Firms To Be Issued Soon
New Delhi: The government will shortly notify a revised version of good manufacturing practices (GMP), at par with the World Health Organization (WHO) standards, for small pharmaceutical companies with an annual turnover of less than 250 crore. Companies with an annual revenue of up to Rs 250 crore fall under the micro, small, and medium…
August 30, 2024
BSF Foiled Smuggling Attempt, Seized Huge Quantity Of Illegal Medicines
Nadia: On the basis of reliable information, the vigilant soldiers of Border Outpost Ranghat, 68th Battalion under South Bengal Frontier seized 400 pieces of Menotripin injection, 500 pieces of Cetrorelix Acetate injection, 300 pieces of Urofollitropin injection, 10 packets of Clear Probe and 2 packets of Chilpack salt medicines along with 100 bottles of Phensedyl…
August 27, 2024
1,397 Start Ups In Pharma Sector In Three Years
New Delhi: The number of start ups in the pharmaceutical sector has more than doubled in three years from 2021, while the sector has a meagre 1.5 per cent representation in the total number of startups in the country till the middle of this year. The last three years has seen the setting up of…
August 21, 2024
Medicine, Antibiotics Exports Gaining Share In US, Italian Markets: Govt Data According To The Commerce Ministry Data, India
New Delhi: With the Union government focusing on boosting domestic manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, India’s medicine and antibiotics exports have started gaining significant market share in the US. According to the commerce ministry data, India is the third largest import source of ‘medicine put up for retail sale’ for the US. The top two are…
August 17, 2024
CDSCO Restricts Maximum 50 Cosmetics Products In Single Online Application
New Delhi: In an effort to streamline the online filing of applications related to registration and import of cosmetics and to help it stick to the stipulated timelines, the central drug regulator has decided to restrict the number of products in a single online application and allow multiple applications. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation…
August 13, 2024