In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, medical representatives serve as vital bridges between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals. Dr. Sunil S Chiplunkar, Vice President of Business Development at Group Pharmaceuticals, emphasizes the instrumental role played by these representatives in propelling the industry forward.
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In a significant development, the proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023 is causing ripples within the pharmaceutical community. Dr. BR Jagashetty, former National Adviser (Drugs Control) to the Union health ministry and former Karnataka State Drugs Controller, sheds light on the potential shift in focus from the profession to education in this groundbreaking legislative change.
In a significant stride toward bolstering pharmaceutical safety standards, the proposed Revised Schedule M guidelines are set to usher in a comprehensive system for prompt and effective drug recall. Dr. S Eswara Reddy, Joint Drugs Controller at the Central Drugs…
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 The draft Bill explicitly outlines that while the Pharmacy Act, 1948, will be repealed upon the new enactment, the educational standards, requirements, and other provisions of the original Act will persist until new standards are specified under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.
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 Indian Constitution established the KPSC as a legal entity. In accordance with the requests of the hiring authorities, the Commission advises the Government on all civil service-related matters referred to it under Article 320(3) of the Constitution. The Commission…
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…
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…