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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicCentral Drugs Standard Control Organization

Topic: Central Drugs Standard Control Organization

Govt panel rejects emergency-use approval for Dr Reddy’s Russian-origin potential Covid drug

The company had requested for waiver of clinical trials in India as a condition to market the monoclonal, antibody-based drug, Olokizumab.

Govt begins internal review of Pfizer and Serum Covid vaccines, focus on safety & quality

The recommendations on granting of authorisation will be made on three parameters — safety, quality and efficacy. The Drug Controller General of India will take the final decision.

Hand sanitiser makers under govt scanner after complaints of ‘substandard’ products

Govt has collected samples of all kinds of hand sanitisers — from local products to top selling brands such as Dettol, Himalaya, Godrej, Savlon — for quality check.

India could be producing over 20,000 vials of Remdesivir per day by month-end: Govt data

Remdesivir is now being manufactured by Cipla, Hetero Labs and Mylan. Cipla Wednesday launched the drug under the brand name Cipremi.

After complaint, Modi govt asks states to keep vigil to stop ‘black-marketing’ of remdesivir

The order comes after the govt received a complaint from LocalCircles, saying the drug, whose MRP is Rs 5,400, is being sold at a price of between Rs 15,000 and Rs 60,000. 

Hetero Labs in Hyderabad seeks nod from govt to market remdesivir, a potential Covid drug

Hetero Labs filed an application with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) last week. The CDSCO may soon reach out to ICMR for suggestions.

Himachal govt to file FIR against cough syrup makers ‘responsible’ for 10 infant deaths 

The Coldbest-PC cough syrup, manufactured by the Himachal-based Digital Vision firm, has allegedly led to deaths of 9 infants in J&K and one in Haryana. 

US approves first medicine for treatment of ‘rare’ thyroid eye disease

The medicine approved by US Food and Drug Administration is called Tepezza, which is manufactured by Irish drugmaker Horizon Therapeutics. 

US flags two top neurological drugs used in India, warns of serious breathing difficulties

US Food and Drug Administration says gabapentin and pregabalin drugs, sold in India to treat neurological disorders, may also harm nervous system.

Explained: Why India, US haven’t recalled acidity drug Ranitidine but France & Canada have

US expert who flagged the presence of cancer-causing NDMA in Ranitidine says sales must stop permanently.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.