Pharma Policy
World Pharmacist Day 2024: Date, History, significance, wishes and quotes
Every year on September 25, 2023, World Pharmacist Day is observed as a special day to honour and acknowledge pharmacists for their enormous contributions to enhancing world health
 "World Pharmacist Day 2024: Date, History, significance, wishes and quotes")
Gland Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences secure USFDA approvals for key medications
Gland Pharma, a Hyderabad-based generic injectable-focused company, received tentative approval for Latanoprostene Bunod Ophthalmic Solution, 0.024 per cent
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Indian firms fared better in USFDA inspections in recent years, says IPA
IPA bats for Revised Schedule M implementation as key to pharma manufacturing quality in India
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GSK Pharma Q4 results: Profit rises 45% on growth in NLEM drugs, vaccines
The board has recommended a dividend of Rs 32 per equity share on face value of Rs 10 each for the year ended 31 March 2024, subject to approval of members at 99th Annual General Meeting
 "GSK Pharma Q4 results: Profit rises 45% on growth in NLEM drugs, vaccines")
Sun Pharma subsidiary announces licensing pact with Aclaris Therapeutics
Aclaris Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drugs for immuno-inflammatory diseases
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Existing pharma marketing practices code is adequate: Centre tells SC
Says Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance's investigation report cleared Dolo-650 maker, Micro Labs, of allegations of bribing doctors with freebies worth Rs 1,000 crore
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Govt forms 5-member committee to review pharma marketing practices
It will recommend 'legally enforceable mechanisms', is expected to give a report in 90 days
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Draft pharma policy fails to impress PMO, may take time to see light of day
Paper was presented before PM Modi in a meeting attended by officials from NITI Aayog and pharma pricing authority
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Tamil Nadu to come up with new pharma policy; industry welcomes move
The state has also been subject to criticism for losing out to neighbouring states in its strongholds including the automobile sector
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Not what the doctor ordered
Many aspects of the new pharma policy need to be improved
New pharma policy may fix drug trade margins
Companies will be allowed to put brand names only on fixed-dose combinations
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