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 […]
Health policy
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 […]
Haryana doctors to retire at 65: Anil Vij
With aim to strengthen the healthcare sector, Haryana government has decided to raise the retirement age of doctors from […]
Digital healthcare, the key focus of Telemedicon Conference
The Telemedicine Society of India and American Telemedicine Association have come together to organise the 12th international conference Telemedicon 2016 […]
Levying 40% sin tax on tobacco products sought
A voluntary action group has urged the Goods and Services Tax (GST) council to levy sin tax to the tune […]
