Madhya Pradesh to offer 649 generic medicines at affordable price
The Madhya Pradesh government will soon offer up to 649 generic drugs along with 161 surgical and consumable items at […]
Health policy
HC seeks govt’s response on coronary stents’ price
The Delhi High Court has asked the Central government to explain its failure to fix the maximum retail price (MRP) […]
India sees surge in foreigners’ visit for medical tourism
The arrival of foreigners in India on medical visa is showing an increasing trend over the past few years with […]
IMA to collate list of ‘unsafe’ combination medicines
The Indian Medical Association (IMA), a national voluntary body representing 2.7 lakh doctors in India, will collate a list of […]
Govt panel recommends national portal for online pharmacies
A high-level government panel constituted to review online pharmacies has recommended creation of a national portal to monitor online sale […]
Govt to put OTC tag on common pain killers soon
The Central government is drawing a legal framework for over the counter (OTC) medicines, under which commonly used analgesics will […]
Injectable contraceptives to be available in hospitals soon
Injectable contraceptives will soon be available in medical colleges and district hospitals across India as part of the government’s plan […]
Medical devices should have 0% GST rate: Bausch & Lomb
The $7-billion Indian medical devices industry is contemplating that the yet to be announced GST rate for it would be […]
Government introduces Bill in Parliament to ban commercial surrogacy
Health Minister J P Nadda on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha a Bill seeking ban on commercial surrogacy in […]
Government to restructure pharma research approval system
The Central government is planning to establish a single window approval system for medical research in an effort to boost […]
2,000 medicines to be made up to 90% cheaper: Health Minister
To provide affordable healthcare services to the masses, JP Nadda, Union Health Minister, has announced that over 2,000 medicines will […]
OCARE launches Dental Insurance
Mumbia-based independent Insurance Process as a Service (IPAAS) platform, OCARE has launched the first ever dental insurance product in the […]
Industry demands revision of medical devices rules: AiMed
Disappointed at the recently published medical devices rules by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Association of Indian […]
