NPPA fixes rates of 19 formulations
Source: Zeebiz The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), under the government’s Department of Pharmaceuticals, fixed the retail prices of 19 drugs with effect from January 1, 2024. The new rates of the drugs, including those used to treat fever, pain and infections, exclude goods and services tax (GST), according to an official notification. Serial No. […]
CBI to undertake investigation of Delhi Fake Medicine Scam
Source: Business Standard The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will inquire into the supply of substandard medicines in three government hospitals run by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. The inquiry was ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday, following a recommendation by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena in December […]
The story of a drug that India has failed to ban
Source: Scroll The Centre banned the sale of Deanxit, a contested psychiatric drug approved without clinical data. But 10 years on, it continues to be sold by other companies. In 2009, an article in Monthly Index of Medical Specialities drew attention to a psychiatric drug from Denmark being sold in the Indian market. In the article, the […]
Rape FIR against pharma firm CMD after HC order
Source: Times Of India The Ahmedabad police on Sunday booked the CMD of a major pharmaceutical company in the state for rape following the Gujarat HC’s order on allegations levelled by a Bulgarian woman. ACP H M Kansagra said, “Complying with the court order, we filed a complaint on Sunday against Cadila Pharmaceuticals CMD Rajiv […]
Indian pharma firm launches oral solution for prostrate cancer
BDR Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday launched an oral solution in 32mg/mL designed for the management of prostate cancer. According to a press statement, BDENZA will be available at Rs. 27,000 for 150mL. “This innovative formulation marks a significant step forward in providing an effective dosage form, with lesser side effects in comparison to existing oral dosage forms […]
Fake medicines racket busted in Hyderabad
Source: Thenewsminute A spurious drugs racket of fake antibiotics, painkillers, and hypertension and cholesterol medicines labelled with the names of reputed pharma companies was unearthed in Hyderabad, officials said. Telangana Drugs Control Administration unearthed a spurious medicines racket of fake antibiotics, hypertension and cholesterol medicines, analgesics in Hyderabad. The raids were conducted at various locations […]
‘Upgrade Quality or Risk Shutdowns’, DCGI
Source: News18 India’s pharmaceutical industry has undergone a comprehensive regulatory overhaul spearheaded by the nation’s apex health regulatory agency and its chief, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), amid quality concerns raised by global regulators. Throughout the year, DCGI Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi made headlines for his several moves, ranging from aggressive raids on pharmaceutical […]
The 10 Biggest Trends Revolutionizing Healthcare In 2024
Source: Forbes A longer-living population, the emergence of transformative technologies with applications across the healthcare spectrum, and continued global economic uncertainty. These are the key societal drivers that will impact healthcare in 2024. Their convergence means we are heading into uncharted waters. On the technology side, artificial intelligence (AI) promises to dramatically change everything from […]
Cell, gene therapy to rule pharmaceutical sector in 2024: Report
Source: Mid Day The report by GlobalData, a data and analytics company, is based on a survey of 115 healthcare industry professionals. It revealed that 18 per cent of industry professionals were convinced that CGT will dominate as the most important trend in pharma next year. This was followed by personalised/precision medicine (16 per cent). […]
Barcode solution role in pharma serialisation: Ensuring medication safety
Source: Hindustan Times As technology advances and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, it is critical to ensure the safety and authenticity of pharmaceutical products across the supply chain. Adherence to serialisation compliance standards is becoming a global standard, and this is especially important for India, a significant exporter to global markets dealing with expanding domestic compliances. Additionally, […]