Tag: Medicine
Cabinet approves setting up of National Commission for Indian System of...
The draft bill seeks to replace the existing regulator Central Council for Indian Medicine (CCIM) with a new body to ensure transparency..............
Trying to ensure separate racks for generic medicine in pharmacies: Govt
As per union government, it has taken many steps to promote use of domestically manufactured drugs and medicines including 4,571 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras for generic medicines opened across the country...................
Fixing medicine prices saved ₹11,462 crore for patients: Govt
As per the union minister, Mr Mansukh L. Mandaviya, the ceiling prices of 856 medicines fixed by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), resulted in a saving of Rs 11,462 crore for patients. He ruled out any shortage of coronary stents due to price fixation...…………...
OTC medication to treat recurrent headaches may actually cause more headaches
Neurologists have warned that taking over the counter medication to treat recurrent headaches may actually cause more headaches, leading to a condition known as ‘Medication Overuse Headache’ (MOH). Almost 30% of chronic headache are now Analgesic overuse headache...……………….
80% rise in the number of students aspiring to study medicine...
As per the information provided in the RTI communication, MCI issued a total of 8,737 eligibility certificated in the year 2016- 2017 while 14,118 eligibility certificates were issued in 2017-18...……….
Jammu based CSIR-IIIM leads the way on R&D of Cannabis based...
The Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine is the India's first national institute to not only initiate research into the Cannabis for drug development but also act as a catalyst for India's top S&T agencies that will soon join hands for pushing R&D of bio-based molecules...……......
Taking steps to strengthen drug regulatory system, says govt
Speaking in the Parliament recently, the Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Mr Mansukh L. Mandaviya explained the various steps taken by the government during 2017 and 2018 so far to ensure effective regulation over quality of drugs...…..
Regenerative medicine can displace current treatments in CVMD space, says GlobalData
As per the GlobalData, key opinion leaders interviewed by it are eager to have these novel treatments at their disposal, especially for patients with advanced heart failure...………..
DCGI’s proposal for introducing unique code to drug packs gets nod...
The Drug Controller General India (DCGI) has proposed to introduce a unique code on drug packs whether it is a bottle, strip or vial to ensure the authenticity of the medicine.............
Peru seeks production of generic medicines by Indian companies in the...
Vice President of India, Mr Venkaiah Naidu held extensive talks with Peruvian leadership where they resolved to improve trade relations to tap full potential besides signing MoU for cooperation in the renewable energy sector...........