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Centre bans anti-cold fixed drug combination for under-four childrenIn a letter dated December 18, the drug regulator said that FDC (fixed-dose combination) chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine should ...21 Dec, 2023, 12.35 AM IST- Lens on fixed-dose combination drugs containing vitamins, mineralsA committee had been set up under the chairmanship of CK Kokate, former vice-chancellor of KLE University, Belgaum, to review the safety, e...28 Jun, 2023, 06.55 AM IST
- Government notifies over 450 Fixed-Dose Combination drugs as 'rational'An FDC drug contains two or more active ingredients in a fixed dosage ratio. The drugs are deemed rational when claims for their benefits a...06 Aug, 2020, 07.07 AM IST
- Pharma companies can’t sell tweaked drugs under old brand nameThe issue has been discussed for years now, and was deliberated in several Drugs Consultative Committee meetings held since 2008.17 May, 2019, 12.47 PM IST
- Panel recommends ban on 343 fixed dose combination medicinesThis report will be sent to the health ministry in the next two weeks, following which the government will decide the fate of these drugs, ...26 Jul, 2018, 11.31 AM IST
- Supreme Court asks drugs advisory body to decide fate of over 334 banned combination medicinesCompanies can make and sell the 349 contested fixed dose combination drugs (FDCs) while Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) deliberates o...15 Dec, 2017, 12.31 PM IST
- Indian Medical Association may collate list of combination drugs that are 'irrational' & 'unsafe'The body says it may also collate its own list of combination drugs that are 'irrational' and 'unsafe' so that its members can avoid prescr...06 Dec, 2016, 01.56 AM IST
- Delhi High Court sets aside Centre's ban on 344 fixed dose combinations, terms it haphazardGovt defends process followed to ban FDCs, argues that these medicines are not fit for consumption.02 Dec, 2016, 12.54 AM IST
- Government targets 500 combination drugs, confrontation with pharma companies loomingAccording to a person familiar with the development, the central drug regulator has sent letters to nearly 300 companies, which have sought...18 Oct, 2016, 01.44 AM IST
- Delhi High Court refuses to vacate stay on drug banDelhi HC has declined to vacate the stay earlier granted to certain drug brands banned by the health ministry, and said it would hear all f...30 Mar, 2016, 10.21 AM IST
- Drug ban row continues as Delhi High Court extends stayJustice RS Endlaw asked the companies to provide a list of the drugs for which they were issued licenses by state licensing authorities (SL...29 Mar, 2016, 10.02 AM IST
- Poke Me: Any move to ensure safety of medicines is good. But a blanket ban on numerous products?While any initiative to ensure the safety and efficacy of medicines in India must be lauded, it is a big concern that India’s drug regulato...23 Mar, 2016, 08.45 PM IST
- NPPA backs ban on 'irrational' drugs, revises price fixation guidelinesIndia's drug pricing watchdog National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has moved in to back the health ministry.23 Mar, 2016, 12.24 PM IST
- Move to ban fixed-dose combinations a culmination of efforts to free market from irrational drugsThe US Food & Drug Administration has favoured use of FDCs for HIV treatments, but approval process is rigorous.17 Mar, 2016, 01.48 AM IST
- More than 500 drugs may face banHealth ministry, which banned 344 fixed-dose combinations including cough syrups like Phensedyl, Corex and Benadryl, is evaluating a list o...15 Mar, 2016, 11.39 AM IST
- Over 44 fixed-dose combination drugs clear DGCI testsThe government may give permission to 44 more combination drugs - a formulation of two or more active ingredients combined in certain fixed...25 May, 2009, 03.32 AM IST
- Allow fixed drug combos for now: IPADomestic pharma industry representative Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) has asked the government to allow drug companies to sell fixed...23 Aug, 2007, 02.47 AM IST
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