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CDSCO starts probe into Indian-manufactured eye drops leading to infection

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has initiated an investigation into a complaint raised by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health alleging that eyedrops manufactured in India are linked to eye infection in more than 30 people.

Centre considering testing drugs at govt. laboratories before exporting

Centre considering testing drugs at govt. laboratories before exporting

Amid quality issues being raised globally for the cough syrups exported by Indian firms, the Centre is actively considering a proposal of testing drugs at government laboratories before they are dispatched to other countries.

Exclusive-India considers policy change after cough syrup deaths - Modi's office

Exclusive-India considers policy change after cough syrup deaths - Modi's office

India is considering a change to its pharmaceutical industry policy after cough syrups made in the country were linked to the deaths of children overseas, according to a document from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office, which noted that "important things" about the industry had been "overlooked".

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Cough syrup deaths: Why is India’s drug regulator going after Dinesh Thakur and T Prashant Reddy?

It’s been over a week since public health activists Dinesh Thakur and T Prashant Reddy received an ominous notice from India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, warning them to stop “maligning the image of the institution and the nation at large”.

Pharma exporters body suspends membership of Maiden Pharmaceuticals

Pharmexcil had sought details after WHO named the firm in a medical product alert

Gambia deaths | Pharma exporters body asks Maiden to share details

The incident has left a serious dent in the reputation of Indian pharma industry and exports, says Director-General

Drug regulator initiates probe after WHO links children deaths in Gambia to cough syrup made in India

Maiden Pharmaceutical Limited is the manufacturer licensed by the State drug controller for the products under reference, and holds manufacturing permission for these products

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CDSCO falling short in effectively regulating the medical devices industry: Parliamentary panel

CDSCO falling short in effectively regulating the medical devices industry: Parliamentary panel

The Committee observed that the country has only 18 certified Medical Device Testing Laboratories that have been approved by CDSCO and that is grossly insufficient keeping in view the size of the country.

Zenara Pharma gets CDSCO nod to make copy of Pfizer’s Paxlovid

Zenara Pharma gets CDSCO nod to make copy of Pfizer’s Paxlovid

Combi pack of Nirmatrelvir, Ritonavir tablets is for patients with moderate symptoms of Covid-19

A new legislation that mirrors the old

A new legislation that mirrors the old

The New Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill is antiquated and needs to be revised

First case of infection from diabetes medication in India

First case of infection from diabetes medication in India

State drug controllers told to include warning for patients using SGLT2 inhibitors

Panel recommends regular market approval for Covishield and Covaxin

Panel recommends regular market approval for Covishield and Covaxin

The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recommended granting regular market approval to COVID-19 vaccines, Covishield and Covaxin, in the adul

The Bedaquiline Question

The Bedaquiline Question

One of the increasingly contentious public health issues in India is the manner in which clinical trials are conducted for new drugs and the manner in which these new drugs are subsequently approved for use on Indian patients.

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