#drug-regulation
Surprise inspection of 12 hosp pharmacies in Lucknow
Lucknow FSDA inspected pharmacies at 12 private hospitals, found rule violations, seized 38 medicine samples, closed one OPD pharmacy, issued notices statewide.
Indian Patent Office proposes new guidelines for pharma patent examination
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has proposed updating guidelines for examination of pharmaceutical patent applications to improve the quality, consistency and uniformity of scrutiny, taking into account the evolving interpretation of laws by courts. It has iss…
Adani's Mumbai airport shops sold nicotine pouches in breach of law
India banned e-cigarettes and approved certain nicotine replacements like patches and chewing gums following a registration process under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
India needs an action plan to tackle its blurry line between over-the-counter and prescription drugs
The government has tightened its regulation of cough syrup sales as a safety measure. But for a lasting solution to the wanton flouting of drug retailing rules, India must relieve people of high medical costs. It’s time to invest heavily in public healthcare.