In a recent plea to the director general of the Andhra Pradesh Drugs Control Administration (APDCA), the Andhra Pradesh Pharmacists Confederation (APPC) brought attention to a worrying pattern of the state’s lacklustre enforcement of laws against retail drug stores that break the law. The President of the APPC, Dr. Singanamala Suman Modi, has stressed in a lengthy letter how urgently the DCA must step in to address the widespread illegal practices in the pharmaceutical industry.
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The Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) has recently undertaken a comprehensive examination into the potential misuse of opioid pain-relief medicine tapentadol and the anticonvulsant and analgesic drug pregabalin. This blog post delves into the committee’s decisions and considerations, shedding light on the recommendations for potential control measures on the sales of these drugs in the market.
In a recent development, the Union health ministry’s draft National Pharmacy Commission (NPC) Bill 2023 faces opposition from the Student Pharmacists Rights Committee (SPRC) in Maharashtra. The SPRC has passed a resolution urging the Union government to reconsider its move to create the NPC, emphasizing the importance of retaining the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
The Food Safety and Drug Control Administration (FSDCA) in Rajasthan has unearthed a shocking revelation, exposing 101 fraudulent registrations of pharmacists enlisted with the Rajasthan State Pharmacy Council (RSPC). This significant discovery comes after numerous complaints were received by the…
In a significant move towards global vaccine quality benchmarks, the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) has called upon all Indian states to provide crucial data on vaccine manufacturing and sales. The World Health Organization (WHO) mandates this data for its Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) assessment, a prerequisite for UN agencies to procure vaccines from Indian manufacturers.
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FOP is a very rare genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by the abnormal development of bone in areas of the body where bone is not normally present (heterotopic ossification), such as the ligaments, tendons, and skeletal muscles. Specifically, this disorder…
On August 3, Bharati Pravin Pawar, the minister of state for health and family welfare, introduced the Pharmacy (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha. A new section 32 C, a unique provision pertaining to individuals registered or qualified under…
Indian Pharma Industry has been a global leader in Generic drugs. In order to acquire leadership position in drug discovery and development and to continue to excel in the formulations, Government recognized that human resources/talent pool is very critical. Thus…
In a significant move aimed at empowering pharmacy professionals and addressing the employment needs in the pharmaceutical sector, the Gujarat State Pharmacy Council has officially launched a state-of-the-art job portal. The momentous occasion was presided over by the esteemed President…