Patent expiry would mean that drugmakers will be able to launch generic versions of the blockbuster drugs, which are typically priced up to 90 percent lower than their innovator drug.
New Delhi: On 18 April, Mumbai-headquartered Marksans Pharma, a drugmaker that supplies generic drugs in over 50 countries around the world, received form 483,...
Report by Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India and Ernst & Young says growth could be propelled by expansion in the domestic market, spurred by India's economic growth.
CDSCO says two cough syrups manufactured by Ankleshwar-based Norris Pharma were found to contain Ethylene Glycol (EG) & Diethylene Glycol (DEG) beyond acceptable limits.
The groups say Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules could make it harder to challenge patent applications, impede process of obtaining compulsory licences & effect transparency in system.
Exercise by Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation began as crackdown on small & medium drugmakers, but is being expanded to include major firms after complaints over quality control.
Naturcold, cough syrup supplied by Riemann Labs, was linked to deaths of 12 kids in Cameroon in March. This is 1st admission by govt of action taken in matter which was flagged by WHO.
WHO spokesperson says instances of contaminated drugs being found in 6 countries warranted Medical Product Alerts & that it takes reports of substandard medical products seriously.
Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in India. Most existing Trastuzumab brands in Indian market are priced between Rs 40,000 and Rs 54,000 per 440 mg vial.
Revanth Reddy’s bulldozing of lake ‘encroachments’ with new agency HYDRAA have left some serious questions unanswered, especially regarding the selective nature of the work undertaken.
Unsecured loans have been a concern for RBI for a while now. Last year, it took steps to make it more expensive for banks, NBFCs to give them out in bid to deter such borrowing.
Corps commanders signed an agreement on 21 October to pull back troops from eastern Ladakh’s two face-off points, following efforts on diplomatic front to ease tensions along LAC.
Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.
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