Patient Safety Capsules
PCI asks Pharm D institutions to celebrate Sept 17 as World Patient Safety Day
Chennai, September 4, 2021: The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) wanted all the approved Pharm D institutions to celebrate first day of this year's National Pharmacovigilance Week (NPvW), which starts on September 17 and culminates on 23, as the World Patient Safety Day.
India's World's Largest Covid Misinformation Source
September 15, 2021 : The Covid-19 vaccine does not produce magnetic properties in the human body. Lemon juice on the nose does not kill the coronavirus. Also, you won’t have a bunch of cloves, cardamom, camphor, or maces in your pocket. More than a year and a half after the pandemic, India has emerged as the number one source of false alarms for Covid, with one-sixth of the country’s disinformation coming from the country, a new study reveals. became.
Drug Laws & Policy Injections
Govt to include ICD, Indore as depot through which drugs can be imported under Drugs Rules, 1945New Delhi, September 3, 2021 : The Union health ministry has issued a draft amendment on the Drugs Rules, 1945, to add the Inland Container Depot (ICD), Tihi, at Indore in Madhya Pradesh as one of the depots where drugs will be allowed to be imported through.
DCGI asks state drug regulators to restrict tolperisone FDC usage only to post stroke spasticity in adults New Delhi, September 3, 2021: The Drugs Controller General (India) has directed the State drug controllers to restrict the fixed dose combination (FDC) tolperisone HCI 150 mg+ paracetamol IP 500 mg tablet only for symptomatic treatment of post-stroke spasticity associated with pain in adults, and direct the manufacturers to submit phase IV clinical trial data on revised indication.
The government is urging the state to focus on accelerating the prevention of vector animals such as dengueNew Delhi, September 14, 2021: The Center has sent a letter to states and UTs emphasizing the acceleration of prevention and manage-ment of vector-borne diseases such as dengue fever without compromising the safety of Covid-19.
Finance ministry may impose anti-dumping duty on import of vitamin C from ChinaMumbai, September 8, 2021 : The Union finance ministry is likely to impose an anti-dumping duty on vitamin C imported from China to provide a level playing field for domestic industry vis-a-vis foreign manufacturers and exporters.
CDSCO declares 37 drug samples as not of standard, one as misbranded in AugustNew Delhi, September 15, 2021: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has declared 37 drug samples out of the 1,245 samples it tested during the month of August as not of standard quality. While there were no spu-rious drugs amongst the samples, there was one misbranded drug identified.
Ministry grants permission for drone use to ICMR and IIT-BNew Delhi, September 14, 2021: The ministry of civil aviation (MoCA) and directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) on Monday granted permission to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) to deliver vaccines using drones in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Manipur and Nagaland.
Pharma Injections
Hexahealth will source Rs33cr from OmidyarMumbai, September 14, 2021: Tuesday healthcare startup Hexahealth said it has raised Rs 3.3 billion in funding led by impact investors Omidyar Network and Chiratae Ventures. 
Indian Pharmacist Association writes to all state branches regarding guidelines for World Pharmacists DayMumbai, September 15, 2021: The Indian Pharmacist Association (IPA) has written letter to all state branches regarding guidelines for celebration of World Pharmacists Day which is to be held on September 25, 2021.
ZyCoV-D vaccine’s price to be announced soon, says Dr VK Paul New Delhi, September 14, 2021: Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Niti Aayog Health Member Dr VK Paul on Tuesday informed that the discus-sion on ZyCoV-D's pricing is ongoing.
NPPA refuses Cipla’s application for discontinuation of four HIV drugs New Delhi, September 15, 2021: The drug price regulator has refused pharma major Cipla Ltd’s application to discontinue four of its formulations to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), noting that it may affect availability of the drugs under the National Aids Control Programme.
Drug makers Granules India, Jubilant Cadista recall products in US market Mumbai, September 12, 2021: Generic drug makers Granules India and Jubilant Cadista are recalling different products in the US, the world's largest market for medicines, for different reasons.
Indian pharma’s next phase of growth to be fast-tracked by export of services: Suresh Khanna Bengaluru, September 13, 2021: Indian pharmaceutical sector’s next phase of growth would be accelerated by the export of research, clinical data management and clinical trials services, said Suresh Khanna, designated partner, Dossier Solutions LLP and national honorary secretary, Indian Pharmaceutical Association.
Drug Dopes
Health ministry constitutes committee to frame New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices BillNew Delhi, September 9, 2021: The Union ministry of health and family welfare has constituted an eight-member committee for framing a New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Bill. The mandate for the Committee is to form a fresh Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Bill by November 30, 2021. 
Study reveals immunogenicity response of double dose Covishied is higher than CovaxinHyderabad, September 11, 2021: A new study conducted at Chanukya Endocrine Centre in Hyderabad has revealed that people who have taken double dose of Covishied vaccine are having higher immunogenicity response compared to those who have been inoculated with Covaxin.
Thoughtful Technology Solutions for Real-Time Disease Surveillance September 15, 2021: Disease surveillance — collecting, analyzing, and interpreting disease-related data — is the key to public health. Depending on the disease being tracked, its effects and infectivity, the public health department regularly provides information such as demographics, symptoms, exposure, contact history, progress, care received, and other epidemiological characteristics. Collect Then use this information to design ap-propriate interventions and implement them on a large scale.
COVID antibody decreased significantly within 4 months of vaccination, findings September 14, 2021: A study of 614 fully vaccinated health care workers in India found a “significant” reduction in antibodies that fight their COVID within four months of the first shot. The findings may help the Government of India decide whether to offer booster doses, as some Western countries have done.
BIS releases updated list of standards for four equipments related to anatomy & forensic sciences New Delhi, September 11, 2021: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the national standards body of India, has specified the standards for four equipments related to anatomy and forensic sciences, under the Medical Equipment and Hospital Planning (MHD) of the Bureau based on standards of 2021.
PharmEasy employs 200 engineers and has set up development centers in Hyd, Pune & NCRHyderabad, September 14, 2021: Online pharmacy player PharmaEasy announced on Monday that it will hire approximately 200 engineers at future development centers in the Hyderabad, Pune and NCR regions. Pharm Easy, which is tied to an IPO, currently has more than 6,100 employees.
National Injections
NPPA refuses Cipla’s application for discontinuation of four HIV drugs New Delhi, September 15, 2021: The drug price regulator has refused pharma major Cipla Ltd’s application to discontinue four of its formulations to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), noting that it may affect availability of the drugs under the National Aids Control Programme.
ICMR sticks to three self-test kits. Maharashtra leads demandPune, September 14, 2021: The Indian Medical Research Council (ICMR) has approved only three Covid-19 self-test kits so far, and will evaluate more proposals within the next few months. Senior scientists say.
TS govt funds for integrated medicine development for black fungus Hyderabad, September 7, 2021: The state government of Telangana has funded for the development of new medicine with the integration of allopathic and ayurvedic systems to find an effective cure for the dreaded black fungus disease in Covid cured patients in the state.
An additional 17 samples are negative for Nipah virus. Minister of Health, Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, September 14, 2021: A sample of 17 more people on the contact list for children infected with Nipah virus last week was nega-tive, state health minister Veena George said Monday.
Delhi HC directs lower Court to dispose of BMS’s patent litigation with Micro Labs in four weeks New Delhi, September 8, 2021: A Division Bench of Delhi High Court has directed a lower court to dispose of a petition filed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Ireland Unlimited (BMS) against Micro Labs related to an alleged patent infringement in four weeks.
Fear of dengue fever is now hitting MP Bhopal, September 14, 2021: Dengue poses a new threat to the people as the second wave of Covid-19 in Madhya Pradesh is declin-ing. As the number of dengue patients soars, state governments are worried about people infected with the virus.
Global Injections
UF FDA to decide on forfeiture of 180-day exclusivity for ANDA on case-by-case basisNew Delhi, September 13, 2021: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said that its decision on the generic drugs which are eligible for a 180-day exclusivity, which might have impacted by the agency’s inability to conduct certain domestic and foreign inspections during the Covid-19 public health emergency, will be on a case-by-case basis.
British school children aged 12 to 15 years with initial COVID vaccineLondon, Sept 14, 2021: The UK government has announced that school children aged 12 to 15 will be offered the first dose of the Pfizer / BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine starting next week. The Department of Health (DHSC) said Monday night that the minister had accepted the advice of four UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) and the United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS) was preparing to offer a school-based vaccination program. Said.
FDA Warns About Fraudulent Supplements to Treat Diabetes
10 September 2021: The FDA this week sent warning letters to 10 companies for illegally selling dietary supplements that claim to cure, treat, or prevent diabetes.
Departing FDA officials say it's too soon for COVID-19 boosters as White House plans rollout next week
September 13, 2021: Does the general U.S. population need COVID-19 boosters? A group of renowned global health experts, including two key departing vaccine authorities at the FDA, don't think so.
After regulatory nods, Johnson & Johnson says latest Ebola vaccine data could support prophylactic use
September 14, 2021: After scoring a European approval and a prequalification from the World Health Organization, the Ebola regimen from Johnson & Johnson has turned in a significant trial win.
Cuba’s new biotech joint venture in MSDZ offers huge opportunities for Indian pharma & biotech companies
Mumbai, September 15, 2021: Cuba offers huge opportunities for Indian pharma and biotech companies looking forward to investing in biotechnology sector. The Latin American country’s new joint venture for the development and commer-cialization of innovative biotechnology products in the Mariel Special Development Zone (MSDZ) has thrown up opportunity for Indian companies to explore untapped markets in the sector.
PSAIIF PILL
No price regulation on medical devices other than those under NLEM and TMR: DoP official
New Delhi, September 6, 2021: The pricing regulations on medical devices are restricted to a few products and the industry is free to fix the maximum retail price for their products. The listed products should not increase the prices above 10 per cent as per the pricing regulations, said a senior official from the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP).
CDSCO fixes timelines for clearance of imported consignments at port offices
Mumbai, September 14, 2021: In a bid to promote ease of doing business, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has fixed timelines for its port offices to issue no objection certificate for release of imported pharmaceutical consignments. The move was welcomed by the drug industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should we undergo routine CT scans? Benefits, risks, and things to consider
CT Scans: CT scans or computerised tomography scans are a medical imaging technique which have become an important part of the modern medicine practices, as they help in diagnosis of diseases, and have been helpful in diseases like cancer. They are non-invasive procedures, through which images of the internal organs of the body can be acquired for examination. However, some people believe that CT scans can be a part of regular health screening procedures. Is that true? Financial Express Online ex-plains. Read More>>>
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