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Uttar Pradesh Formulates Pharmaceutical Industry Policy-2023

The Government of Uttar Pradesh is taking significant strides to establish the state as a prominent hub for pharmaceutical products in India. With this goal in mind, the...

June 16, 2023

Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S)

India is poised to strengthen the quality of its medical products and improve market access by joining the Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S). This...

June 5, 2023

Mandatory Testing of Cough Syrup Exports

In a move to ensure the safety and quality of cough syrups being exported, the Indian government has made it compulsory for cough syrup makers to get their...

May 23, 2023

Committee for pharma marketing practices

A high-level committee has been set up to regulate the promotion of pharmaceutical products. Key facts The Government has set up a five-member committee chaired by Dr VK...

September 23, 2022

National List of Essential Medicines

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently released the revised National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022. Key facts The revised National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022 has deleted...

September 14, 2022

What are the key schemes for strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry of India?

On July 21, 2022, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers unveiled three schemes in order to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in pharmaceutical sector. Schemes were launched...

July 23, 2022

NIPER Research Portal

NIPER is National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER). The Ministry of Chemicals has recently launched NIPER Portal to facilitate innovation and research in the pharmaceutical sector....

January 30, 2022

PM to inaugurate First Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the “First Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector” on November 18, 2021. Key Points The global innovation summit will be...

November 18, 2021

India placed on the “Priority Watch List” for Intellectual Property Protection by the US

The United States of America has placed India on the “Priority Watch List” due to lack of measurable improvements in intellectual property framework. Highlights Along with India, the...

May 1, 2020

6,300 Janaushadhi Kendras operating during Lock Down

The Government of India is currently making sure that there are enough medicines available at Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Kendras. Highlights There are more than 6,300 Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi...

April 13, 2020

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