Pharmaceutical Sector

Uttar Pradesh Formulates Pharmaceutical Industry Policy-2023

June 16, 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 state government is preparing the draft of the Pharmaceutical Industry Policy-2023. This ..

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

June 5, 2023

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 decision comes in response to incidents such as the tragic deaths of ..

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Mandatory Testing of Cough Syrup Exports

May 23, 2023

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 products tested in a government laboratory. This decision comes in response to ..

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Committee for pharma marketing practices

September 23, 2022

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 Paul, NITI Aayog member (health) to create a legal mechanism to address ..

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National List of Essential Medicines

September 14, 2022

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 26 drugs, which include common gastrointestinal medicines ranitidine and sucralfate. 384 drugs ..

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

July 23, 2022

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 under the banner of ‘Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry’ (SPI). SIDBI will act as ..

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