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Guidelines for evaluation of Nano Pharmaceuticals released
Ministry of Science and Technology issued the “Guidelines for the Evaluation of Nano pharmaceuticals in India” on October 24, 2019. This is the most crucial step for delineating quality, safety and efficacy assessment of the novel nano formulations. The guidelines are important as they help to provide predictable regulatory pathways and transparency for nano pharmaceuticals ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Biopharmaceuticals • Guidelines • Nano Technology • Nanotechnology • Pharma sector • Pharmaceutical Sector
China, India clinch deal to reduce tariffs on Indian medicines, anti-cancer drugs
China has announced that it has clinched deal with India on reduction of tariffs (import duties) on Indian medicines including anti-cancer drugs. However, it is not yet clear whether it has agreed to grant licences to Indian companies to sell cancer drugs in its huge market. Key Facts Indian drugs, especially cancer-curing medicines are in ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2018
Topics: Anti-cancer drugs • Business • India China • Pharmaceutical Sector • Trade
WHO launches plan for cheaper TB drugs
World Health Organization (WHO) has invited pharmaceutical companies around the world to submit proposals to manufacture affordable versions of newer medicines for treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). It has now requested drug makers to submit Expression of Interest (EoI) for Bedaquiline and Delaminid, two new-generation drugs, recommended for DR-TB. The aim of this proposal ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Disesases • Drug Resistant Tuberculosis • Generic Drugs • Pharmaceutical Sector • WHO
India, Uzbekistan’s Andijan region ink agreement for cooperation in pharmaceutical industry
The Andijan Region of Uzbekistan and India have inked agreement for cooperation in pharmaceutical industry. Under it, both sides will develop cooperation in implementation of program for production of pharmaceutical, bio-pharmaceutical products and medical equipment in the Andijan region of Uzbekistan. Background Both countries had agreed to work together in principle on issue of creating ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Andijan Region • India-Uzbekistan • National • Pharmaceutical Sector
DCGI allows Indian firm to conduct phase 1 trials for Zika vaccine
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted permission to Indian firm to conduct Phase-I clinical trials for a Zika vaccine. It was announced by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Kumar Choubey in Lok Sabha. Zika Virus Zika Virus is vector borne diseases spread by Aedes egypti mosquito. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Clinical trials • DCGI • Drugs Controller General of India • Pharmaceutical Sector • Science and Technology • Zika vaccine
ICMR, Health Ministry ink MoU with IVI for vaccine R&D
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Ministry of Health inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) to collaborate on vaccine research and development. The signing of the MoU is a continuation of India’s partnership with IVI to provide safe, effective and affordable vaccines for people around the world. With ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: ICMR • International Vaccine Institute • Medical Science • Ministry of Power • National • Pharmaceutical Sector • Vaccines