Expert panel to soon weigh plan to use generics for prescription drugsAn expert committee is set to discuss the feasibility of allowing generic substitutions for prescription drugs in India. The proposal has s...
19 Jun, 2024, 12.44 AM IST
Pharma association gives clean chit to Dolo-makerThe IPA has submitted a report to the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) and National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) stating that...
10 Sep, 2022, 12.15 AM IST
Panel for removing penal provisions from proposed Drugs Act for lapsesThe existing Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is prosecutable. Any drug/cosmetic deemed to be adulterated or spurious is punishable with impri...
08 Oct, 2021, 12.00 AM IST
CBI arrests Deputy Drug Controller over graft chargeNaresh Sharma joined the CDSCO in November 2006, from Dabur Research Foundation. His past work experiences have involved stints with Cadila...
19 Aug, 2019, 09.33 AM IST
CBI arrests Deputy Drug Controller over graft chargesDr. Naresh Sharma, Deputy Drug Controller of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has been suspended with immediate effect.
18 Aug, 2019, 10.48 PM IST
Free pharma samples come under GST lensThe executives have to frequent the city to record statements or make submissions before authorities.
17 Dec, 2018, 11.53 PM IST
5 key steps Railways has taken to fast track implementation of projectsExamination and scrutiny of DPR in Railway Ministry has been fast tracked by forming committee of concerned officers for this purpose.
23 Oct, 2015, 09.02 PM IST
Pharma companies urge government to fend off US demand for tighter IP lawsMultinational companies are clamouring for inclusion of two key provisions in the Indian Patents Act — data exclusivity and patent linkages.
24 Sep, 2015, 09.57 AM IST
Avro replacement: Independent panel set up to look into Airbus -Tata bidThe European aviation major had last week said it would be a "shame" if the project was delayed further while arguing that it cannot be fau...
27 Feb, 2015, 07.03 PM IST
Indian patent law doesn't discriminate against US companies: IPAIndian Pharma Alliance (IPA) writes to Roy Waldron after he slammed country's IP policy as protectionist and discriminatory.
29 Aug, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Pfizer's slams India's patent regime, says Indian standards are vague and malleableUS drugmaker Pfizer has slammed the patent regime in India, telling that all patents that the company has managed to get in India do not ha...
05 Jun, 2013, 05.01 AM IST
- New drug policy draft faces public heat
The government's new drug pricing policy draft is facing stiff all-round opposition over fears that it will increase prices of medicines.
19 Dec, 2011, 04.37 AM IST
- Data exclusivity study draws flak from Indian drug industry
The Indian drug industry has protested against a study being conducted jointly by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Indian health...
05 Dec, 2009, 01.39 AM IST
- India to ratify UN pact on international coffee trade
The government on Thursday gave its approval for signing and ratification of the International Coffee Agreement (IPA), 2007 which aims to s...
27 Jun, 2008, 12.53 AM IST
- India to sign International Coffee Agreement 2007
The government today gave its approval for signing and ratification of the International Coffee Agreement, 2007 which aims to strengthen gl...
26 Jun, 2008, 05.49 PM IST
- Port insurance norms planned
The government has formed a committee under the Indian Ports Association (IPA) to evolve common guidelines for port insurance.
26 Mar, 2007, 12.22 AM IST
- FM drops 2% health cess proposal
Fearing burden on the people, the Finance Ministry has dropped the proposed two per cent health cess to collect Rs 6,000 crore for funding ...
14 Feb, 2006, 05.23 PM IST