Greetings on yet another edition of The Prescription!
Fake medicines has always been an issue of grave concern for all. The manufacturers of these life threatening pills go to any extent to contaminate the market with their illegal products, costing heavy on the lives of many. PSM India capsule captures the details on this menace.
On one hand, while the AP government plans to implement the Comprehensive Drug Monitoring System to facilitate better inventory and supply chain management by manufacturers /wholesalers/ retailers/doctors to keep a tab on the medicine being supplied in the State; Tamil Nadu government, on the other hand decides to make registration for hospitals, clinics mandatory. This will ensure basic standards and also help the state crackdown on quackery. Read more on this and other news such as drug labelling notification rule, health ministry finalising the draft bill to establish national electronic health authority, regulatory body formed for medical devices under Drug Laws and Policy Injections.
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Hon’ble Prime Minister,Shri Narendra Modi
Your Medicine Box May Have Fake Drugs
Bought an antacid or multivitamin lately which did not seem to have any effect? It might have been fake medicine manufactured locally by an inter-state syndicate which, apart from producing the drugs, was also printing their labels, strips and packaging them. Raids by the crime branch have led to the seizure of more than 90,000 capsules and tablets of antacids and multivitamins commonly consumed in every household. Cops are trying to find where the suspects procured the “salt” — a licensed item to produce the fake medicines.
Surprising Number Of Common Medications Impact The Gut Microbiome
Heidelberg, 23 March 2018: A study of more than 1,000 medications spanning all therapeutic classes showed that one in four non-antibiotic drugs inhibited the growth of at least one species of bacteria in the gut microbiome.
Older Epilepsy Patients More Likely To Experience AED, Non-AED Drug Interaction
Older adults with epilepsy and comorbid conditions have the highest likelihood of being prescribed a combination of nonepilepsy drugs (NEDs) and antiepileptic drug (AEDs), which could contribute to pharmacokinetic interactions and alteration in AED effectiveness, according to findings from a retrospective study published in Epilepsia.
A Synthetic Microbe Could Be the Next Antibiotic
Researchers working at IBM's labs have developed a new kind of synthetic molecule that targets superbugs without some of the worst side effects of conventional antibiotics.
WHO Launches Health Review After Microplastics Found In 90% Of Bottled Water
Genewa, 15 March 2018: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a review into the potential risks of plastic in drinking water after a new analysis of some of the world’s most popular bottled water brands found that more than 90% contained tiny pieces of plastic. A previous study also found high levels of microplastics in tap water.
DOJ Announces Charges Against Four In Counterfeit Drug Case In Puerto Rico
March 22, 2018: According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a federal grand jury came back with a 28-count indictment against four individuals in Puerto Rico for a range of charges including trafficking in counterfeit goods, distribution of a controlled substance, and smuggling. According to the indictment, the defendants in the case, Carlos Enrique Velázquez-Gines, Mayra Evelise Gines-Otero, Noriam Ivette Flores-Deleon, and Vanessa Marrero-Hernández, marketed multiple dietary supplements through online platforms such as eBay.com for male enhancement and weight loss pills. Testing showed that many of the male enhancement pills contained sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra and Cialis, but did not list it as an ingredient. The group is also accused of selling counterfeit condoms.
FDA Warns Influenza Sufferers To Be Wary Of Counterfeit And Unapproved Flu Treatments
March 21, 2018: At the beginning of March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a warning to the public about “fraudulent and unapproved flu products.” FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. explained that, “As the flu continues to make people sick — and even cause deaths — unscrupulous actors may also be taking advantage of unsuspecting consumers by promoting their fraudulent products that have not been reviewed by the FDA to be safe and effective. The FDA is warning consumers to be alert, and try and steer clear of fraudulent flu products, which may be found online or in retail stores. We’re advising consumers on some of the telltale signs to look for when trying to spot flu products that may be fraudulent.”
Frequently Asked Questions Part 3- All you wanted to know on Universal Health Coverage
(Part 1 and Part 2 may be found in newsletters dated 1st March and 17th March respectively, on our website jagograhakjago.com)
Q1: Who will deliver UHC services?
Ans: The government will invest in ensuring adequate numbers of trained healthcare providers at the different levels of care. There will thus be greater recruitment and training for the delivery of UHC services by community health workers (such as ASHAs), nurses, rural healthcare practitioners (who will be trained by the proposed 3-year Bachelor of Rural Health Care program), allopathic doctors, AYUSH workers, and allied health professionals. A trained and equipped works force will be available at both public and privately contracted in facilities.
Q2: Who will manage the system?
Ans: The government will set up new all India and state level Public Health Service Cadres and a specialized state level Health Systems Management Cadre in order to give greater attention to public health and also strengthen the management of the UHC system. The human resources will be managed by autonomous, specialized agencies for regulation, evaluation and health promotion.Read More>>>
How To Avoid Endocrine Disruptors
Article contributed by our subscriber,Dr. Prakash, USA. If you wish to share articles on healthcare, and see them published here, please mail them to our Editor-in-Chief, pooja@jagograhakjago.com
Florida, 12 March 2018: Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with the endocrine — or hormone — system. More than 150 studies have linked endocrine-disrupting chemicals to a long list of health problems, including heart disease, obesity, breast and prostate cancer, diabetes, infertility, and the feminization of males.
Mr. Prakash, health care activist blogs:Very Good Initiative , Hope the citizens of India become more aware towards the cause.
Mr. Nikhil, pharmacist by profession comments: PSM India has proved “Where there is a will, there is always a way”.
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