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Goa FDA tightens itself in fighting the menace of spurious and fake medicines in the supply chain in India by opening an office at Bambolim. Director, FDA Goa, Mr.Salim Veljee attempts to curb rampant misuse of antibiotics, leading to antibiotic resistance and the bigger problem of superbugs. If you have any suggestions, comments or queries, please email me at pooja@jagograhakjago.com. Call PSM India toll free helpline 1800 - 11- 4424, to bring cases of spurious medicines or any kind of adverse drug reaction to the notice of the authorities. Happy Reading ! Pooja Khaitan 
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 FDA team seizes nine portable ultrasound machines, one held
CHANDIGARH, FEB 2014: A week after busting a racket pertaining to unauthorized sale of handheld ultrasound devices, which were allegedly used for sex determination tests, a team of Haryana food and drugs administration (FDA) on Friday discovered a network of persons, reportedly involved in the sale of portable ultrasound machines resembling laptops, in Bahadurgarh Industrial Area of Jhajjar district.
 Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia in drug cartel soup
Alleged drug cartel kingpin Jagdish Singh Bhola's revelations to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have put the Punjab government in a tight spot. Bhola, in a written statement to the ED, has said Punjab Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia is involved in the Rs.5,000-crore drug racket. He also has alleged that Punjab jail minister Sarwan Singh Phillaur's son Damanjit Singh Phillaur is hand-in glove with the drug cartel.
Goa FDA’S new Bambolim office inaugurated
GOA, Feb 2014: The Directorate’s new Food & Drugs Administration Administrative building at Bambolim was inaugurated on Tuesday, 18th February 2014 by the Chief Minister of Goa Shri Manohar Parrikar in the distinguished presence of the Minister for Health, Shri Laxmikant Parsekar, Hon’ble M.L.A of Sankhali constituency
 DCGI puts restrictions on use of tramadol, tapentadol and their FDCs
NEW DELHI, February, 2014: The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has put restrictions on the formulations of tramadol, tapentadol as wells as fixed dose combinations containing tramadol, in line with the recommendations of the new drug advisory committee as these drugs had potential for respiratory depressions and addiction. Sale of 46 drugs to be restricted from March 1
PANAJI, FEB 2014: From March 1, the directorate of Food and Drug Administration shall be enforcing restrictions on the sale of 46 drugs, under the new schedule H1 notification. A list of 46 antibiotics, anti-TB medicines and psychotropic drugs have been included in the notification, passed in August 2013 to prevent pharmacies from selling them over the counter. Ensure no quacks practice in Delhi, High Court tells police
NEW DELHI, February, 2014: The Delhi High Court has directed the city police to ensure that "no quacks are allowed to practice" in the national capital, saying that it affects the fundamental right to life of people. A division bench of Justice P.K. Bhasin and Justice J.R. Midha also expressed concern over the functioning of anti-quackery cell, saying it has not carried out inspections and is making excuse of the non-availability of a government vehicle.  Arrests in Cancer Drug Sales
WASHINGTON, Feb 2014: Federal prosecutors have charged two Turkish citizens with distributing illegal prescription drugs in the U.S., including illegal cancer medications smuggled from Turkey and other countries. The men were charged with importing foreign-made cancer drugs that are not approved for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, because they aren't made in FDA-inspected facilities or packaged in FDA-approved packaging. 6 held for selling fake drugs online
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Feb 2014 : Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) operatives arrested Tuesday six persons who allegedly sold counterfeit medicines online. Supt. Nelson Aganon, PRO3 spokesperson, said police also confiscated from the suspects assorted firearms and computers allegedly used by the suspects in their operation.  Ministry of Health and US FDA agree to collaborate
MUMBAI, February 2014: The US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, have signed a Statement of Intent on cooperation in the field of medical products. Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Minister for Health, said that the Statement of Intent between the two countries will go a long way in enhancing cooperation between the two countries in framing and strengthening frameworks for transparency and capacity building through seminars, workshops etc.  Buying your prescriptions from an online pharmacy? Check and make sure it is VIPPS-certified before making any purchases.
VIPPS is an online pharmacy accreditation service provided by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. If an online pharmacy has received VIPPS accreditation, you can be confident that they are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
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