As the anticipated Draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023, prepares to replace the longstanding Pharmacy Act, 1948, substantial clarifications and transitional provisions have emerged, shedding light on the future of pharmacy regulation in India. The draft Bill explicitly outlines that while the Pharmacy Act, 1948, will be repealed upon the new enactment, the educational standards, requirements, and other provisions of the original Act will persist until new standards are specified under the new Bill. This forward-looking approach aims to ensure a seamless transition without compromising the existing educational framework.
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Exciting news for PhD scholars at the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER)! The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has given its nod for a significant revision in the fellowship rates, aligning them with the latest standards approved by the Department of Higher Education. Effective January 1, 2023, this revision promises enhanced emoluments for scholars, marking a positive shift in the support provided to those engaged in pharmaceutical research.
In a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize healthcare accessibility, Redwing, in collaboration with the Samridh Healthcare Blended Finance Facility, has introduced a pilot drone network in the Rayagada district of Odisha. Supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by IPE Global, this innovative project aims to address the challenges faced by the predominantly tribal Rayagada district in accessing vital healthcare services.
In a recent study backed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), chronic sleep deficiency is found to elevate insulin resistance, particularly in postmenopausal women, emphasizing the crucial role of proper sleep in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023 introduces significant changes to the regulation of pharmacy education, services, training, and research in India. The key highlight is the establishment of a new advisory body called the Pharmacy Advisory Council, which aims to play a pivotal role in advising the National Pharmacy Commission (NPC). Under this draft bill, the Advisory Council will serve as a primary platform for States and Union Territories to communicate their perspectives and concerns to the Commission. This advisory body is designed to contribute to the shaping of the overall agenda, policy, and actions related to pharmacy education, services, training, and research.
The government has proposed a new law called the National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023. This law aims to replace the old Pharmacy Act from 1948 and create a new group called the National Pharmacy Commission instead of the current Pharmacy…
Nine more formulations have had their ceiling prices set by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), bringing the total number of formulations notified with updated prices under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013—a revised Schedule I based on the National List of Medicines (NLEM), 2022—to 700.
It is hereby informed that the Advt. No. ADM-2(3)/AIIMS Bhopal/RC/2023/02 dated 25/10/2023 published in the Newspapers on 27/10/2023 and also uploaded on Institute’s website for filling of 357 Group- ‘C’ Non-Faculty Domain Specific Posts of 26 different cadres on Direct Recruitment basis has been cancelled due to administrative reasons. Application fee of Candidate’s who have already applied against this advertisement, shall be refunded.
The Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (Pharmexcil), the government of India’s authorised agency for promoting pharmaceutical exports from the nation, should be transferred from the Ministry of Commerce to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, according to a proposal made…
During the inauguration ceremony held at Palaj in Gandhinagar, Minister Shah expressed India’s determination not only to achieve self-sufficiency in drug manufacturing but also to become a global exporter of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Key Starting Materials (KSM) within…