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TopicDepartment of Pharmaceuticals

Topic: Department of Pharmaceuticals

Modi govt’s flagship drugs scheme has worked well only in five states

Himani Chandna -
NITI Aayog analysis says UP, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat account for over 70% of sales under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.

Once looking to clip NPPA’s wings, govt now plans to give drug price regulator more power

Himani Chandna -
In its latest report, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has laid down plans to 'strengthen NPPA for an enhanced mandate'.

As China cancer film hails Indian drugs, New Delhi & Beijing plan big pharma trade push

Himani Chandna -
Beijing recently announced the removal of import tariffs on Indian-made generics, especially cancer drugs, in light of rising healthcare costs.

No one to control quality, jan aushadhi forced to recall 6 batches of drugs in 3 months

Himani Chandna -
Centre’s flagship scheme for affordable medicines has been under a cloud, with allegations of fraud, and top officials’ resignations.

Govt orders immediate audit after suspicion of scam in medicines-for-all scheme

Himani Chandna -
An internal audit found many irregularities in the implementation of the PMBJP, and minister Mandaviya says he’s ordered another one to probe them.
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