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DOSE OF THE DAY
“We have learnt a lot from the second wave (of the Covid-19 pandemic) such as ramping up oxygen supply, hospital beds and medicines. We have now ensured adequate funds in every district for buying critical care medical requirements in emergency. We have made adequate provisions for paediatric care in all hospitals to provide the most effective healthcare for children. We are also developing a system of buffer stock at the state and Centre-level that can be used in case of any health crisis,”
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Robust medicine batch tracking system needed to tackle excess sale of antibiotics: Experts
Hyderabad, July 12, 2021: Experts are of the opinion that India needs a robust system of tracking batches of medicines to tackle the indiscriminate sales of antibiotics over the counter without doctor’s prescription to avoid another healthcare catastrophe similar to Covid-19 with the emergence of super bugs.
A group of drug control officers to form parallel association to AIDCOC
Chennai, July 16, 2021: With the All India Drugs Control Officers Confederation (AIDCOC) alleged to be dormant and the problems faced by the working and retired officers belong to the Central and state drugs control administrations continue to be unresolved, a group of drug control officers with the involvement of retired officers has formed a social media platform to work for the welfare and protection of the drug regulators.
Drug Laws & Policy Injections
NGT imposes Rs 10 crore fine on pharma company Teva APINew Delhi, July 6, 2021: The National Green Tribunal has slapped a penalty of Rs 10 crore on a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh for violation of environmental norms. 
NPPA fixes retail prices of 11 formulations under DPCO-2013 Mumbai, July 12, 2021: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices of 11 formulations under Drugs Prices Control Order (DPCO) - 2013 based on the decision of 89th authority meeting dated June 28, 2021.
Gross violations of Covid-appropriate behaviour being seen in parts of country: GovtPTI, July 13, 2021: Addressing a press conference on the pandemic situation in the country, Lav Agarwal, joint secretary in the health ministry, said people talk about the third wave as a "weather update" but fail to understand that adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour or the lack of it is what will prevent or cause any future waves.
CDSCO directs API manufacturers to file online applications for issuance of WC certificate on new SUGAM portalMumbai, July 9, 2021 : The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has directed active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturers to file online applications for issuance of written confirmation certificate (WCC) on the new SUGAM module. For exporting APIs to European Union (EU) countries, a written confirmation certificate is must.
Ayush ministry rejects claims of liver damage linked to Giloy as misleadingMumbai, July 8, 2021: The Union Ministry of Ayush has rejected claims made in a study that use of herb tinospora cordifolia (TC), commonly known as Giloy or Guduchi, resulted in liver failure in six patients in Mumbai.
CDSCO asks Philips India to discontinue continuous & non continuous ventilatorsMumbai, July 7, 2021: The medical devices and diagnostics division of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has asked Philips India Limited to discontinue continuous and non-continuous ventilators due to some problems.
Pharma Injections
Abbott launches COVID-19 home test kit in IndiaMumbai, July 12 2021: The company will deliver millions of Panbio COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, available for self-use, to ease the burden on healthcare systems in urban and rural India, Abbott said in a statement.
Lupin receives CDSCO committee approval for marketing ranibizumabMumbai, July 9, 2021: Lupin Ltd has received marketing approval from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) at Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for ranibizumab.
Sputnik V second dose shortage to delay India's full rollout: Dr Reddy's NEW DELHI, July 12, 2021: India's full rollout of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine will have to be put on hold until the Russian producer provides equal quantities of its two differing doses, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd (REDY.NS) said on Monday.
Ayush Ministry launches Ayurveda dataset on CTRI portal Mumbai, July 6, 2021: The Union Ministry of Ayush has launched the Ayurveda dataset on the Clinical Trials Registry-India (CTRI) portal. This is a significant step towards worldwide visibility for Ayurveda-based clinical trials.
FDC launches Favipiravir oral suspension to treat COVID-19 in India New Delhi, 12 July 2021: This prescription-only drug is available at all retail medical outlets and hospital pharmacies
Pharma firm FDC Ltd on Monday said it has launched oral suspension of Favipiravir to treat mild to moderate cases of Covid-19 in the country.
Telemedicine is making a shift in India’s healthcare ecosystem to future-ready: Sigal Atzmon Mumbai, July 13, 2021: Telemedicine is making a shift in India’s healthcare ecosystem to future-ready and the accelerated adop-tion of telemedicine across the world and in India has helped to mitigate the full impact of the pandemic. Equally importantly, telemedicine also provides healthcare consumers with the option to seek and not delay care, stated Sigal Atzmon, founder & CEO, Medix Global.
Drug Dopes
Customs duty waiver for anti-fungal drug, Covid testing kitsNew Delhi, July 14, 2021: With the third wave of Covid around the corner, the Union government on Tuesday exempted basic cus-toms duty on imports of specified API (active pharma ingredient)/excipients for Amphotericin B till August 31 and raw materials for manufacturing Covid test kits till September 30. 
Indian scientist Prof Maneesha Inamdar appointed in WHO advisory committee on human genome editingMumbai, July 14, 2021: The Indian stem cell and developmental biologist Prof. Maneesha Inamdar has been part of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s expert advisory committee on Developing Global Standards for Governance and Oversight of Human Genome Editing. It launched two new companion studies offering the primary world suggestions to assist certain human genome modifying is used for public well being, with an emphasis on security, effectiveness and ethics.
Mankind Pharma gets DRDO nod to manufacture, market Covid drug 2-DG New Delhi, July 8, 2021: Drug firm Mankind Pharma on Thursday said it has received licence from the Defence Research and De-velopment Organisation (DRDO) to manufacture and market oral 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG), used for the treatment of Covid-19.
Pharma companies take the digital pathway with AI algorithms and Big Data to speed up drug discovery Bengaluru, July 14, 2021: Pharma companies are seen to tread the digital pathway during the ongoing pandemic phase with the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and Big Data to speed up drug discovery and focus on operational cost-effectiveness.
India's most purchased drugs in the last decade are for cardiac ailments, diabetes New Delhi, 9 July 2021: Heart disease medications have emerged as India’s best-selling medications in the last decade, while anti-diabetes medications have jumped into the top five treatments sold in India during this period.
Centre underscores need for registered pharmacists to dispense medicines only on prescription of RMP at any locationBengaluru, July 13, 2021: The Union health ministry has reiterated that only a registered pharmacist would be permitted to dispense medicines and that too with a prescription from a registered medical practitioner (RMP) at any location, be it hospitals or pharma clinics which are the new business model for community pharmacists.
National Injections
Karnataka to appoint 4,000 doctors to strengthen its medical teams to offset looming shortage Bengaluru, July 10, 2021: To strengthen its medical teams, the Karnataka government has now embarked on a major recruitment drive to appoint 4,000 doctors. Of these 2,050 will serve as medical officers in the directorate of health & family welfare and medical education departments where the shortfall existed.
India's Hetero says COVID-19 drug reduces hospitalisations in late-stage trialBengaluru, July 9, 2021: India’s Hetero Labs said on Friday that it had sought an emergency permission for Merck’s COVID-19 drug molnupiravir. He said interim data from late-stage trials helped reduce hospitalizations and speed recovery in mild cases.
Gujarat FDCA seizes fake drugs worth Rs. 50 lakh from drug dealers in Ahmeda-bad and Surat Mumbai, July 13, 2021: Acting tough against manufacturing and marketing of counterfeit drug in the state, the Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) has seized Rs. 50 lakh worth of fake drugs of Cuvicon tablets (po-saconazole gastro-resistant tablets 100 mg) and Cuvicon 40 mg/ml oral suspension 105 ml.
Haryana DC asks HSPC to expedite CPEP to facilitate registered pharmacists to apply for drug licences Haryana, July 8, 2021: The drugs control administration (DCA) in Haryana has asked the state pharmacy council (HSPC) to ex-pedite the process of conducting online mode of continuing pharmacy education programme (CPEP) designed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) to help registered pharmacists update their professional skills.
Uttarakhand has successfully canceled Kanwaryatra. All states need to discourage large rallies Dehradun, July 14, 2021: The Uttarakhand state government has canceled this year’s kanwaryatra, as it did last year. The Uttar Pradesh Government should do the same for the relevant congregations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on maskless tourists and tourists flocking to crowded markets and warned that it could lead to such a lazy third Covid wave. Covid makes no distinction between shopping, tourism and pilgrimage. I just love the crowd.
Small & medium hospitals across Telangana express inability to treat Covid pa-tients at costs set by state govt Hyderabad, July 7, 2021: The small and medium sized private hospitals located in various districts across Telangana have ex-pressed their inability to treat Covid-19 patients at the costs set by the state government.
Global Injections
FDA Plans to Warn J&J Vaccine Can Increase Guillain-Barre RiskJuly 12, 2021: People receiving the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could be at increased risk for developing Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare neurologic disorder where the body's own immune system attacks the nerves, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to announce according to multiple media reports.
Medicare Mulls Coverage for New Alzheimer's DrugTUESDAY, July 13, 2021: Medicare launched a formal process on Monday that will determine whether the agency will cover Adu-helm, the newly approved Alzheimer's drug whose high price tag and unproven benefits have prompted widespread controversy.
Gilead's Veklury shows 'no antiviral effects,' small WHO study says as company stands by COVID med
12 July 2021: Veklury has become routine treatment for severe COVID-19 patients in the U.S., spurring significant sales for Gilead Sciences. Experts have often debated data from the drug’s clinical trials, and now a small study adds points to the arguments voiced by skeptics.
With sweeping executive order, Biden puts drug pricing, anti-competitive strate-gies in the crosshairs
Washington, 12 July 2021: President Joe Biden campaigned on the goal of lowering prescription drug costs. So far, those promises haven't amounted to much. But late last week, the president unveiled a series of initiatives taking aim at pricing, anti-competitive practices, and more.
Eris Lifesciences eyes 15% growth target for FY22; to focus on core therapies
Mumbai, July 2, 2021: Eris Lifesciences is eyeing a 15% growth target for financial year 2022 and will continue to focus on core therapies of cardio-metabolic segment over the next three-four years.
China's Sinovac, Sinopharm ink COVAX supply deal for up to 550M coronavirus vaccine doses
July 12, 2021: COVAX, the global COVID-19 vaccine sharing program, has fallen behind in its pursuit to provide poorer nations with billions of doses by year’s end. But now, the program is getting a much-needed boost from Chinese vaccine developers Sinovac and Sinopharm.
PSAIIF PILL
Temporary suspension of export incentive schemes to hurt pharma exporters
Mumbai, July 10, 2021: The Union commerce ministry’s decision to put benefits under different export incentive schemes on hold for a temporary period is going to seriously affect pharmaceutical exporters.
Kerala all set to create an independent drugs control administration for Ayurveda
Chennai, July 14, 2021: The state government of Kerala is all set to create an independent drugs control administration for Ayur-veda in the state by delinking the administrative control from the allopathic drugs control division, it is learnt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Antibiotic Link to Rise in Early Onset Colon Cancer?
Exposure to antibiotics appears to be associated with the development of colon cancer, particularly in younger people, and could be contributing to the increase in early onset colorectal cancer (CRC) that is being documented, say UK researchers.
The team conducted study using data from primary care in Scotland, which involved almost 8,000 cases of CRC and over 30,000 healthy controls. Read More>>>
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5-Minute Breathing Exercises Can Lower BP, Heart Attack Risk
8 July 2021: The demands of daily life often hinder people from getting enough physical exercise. But according to a new study, all it takes is 5 minutes of breathing exercises, 6 days a week, to lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
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