Now, drug prices may be capped at time of launch
The government is considering a proposal to cap the prices of all medicines at the time of launch. This could […]
Pharma
The changing scenario of Healthcare IT in 2013
Every New Year brings the promise of change, but even though it’s still early, when it comes to the world […]
Novartis AG to reduce stake in Novartis India
Novartis India said that its Swiss-pormoter Novartis AG plans to reduce its stake in the Indian entity to enable the […]
WHO cites TB threat
World Health Organization and Global Fund cite tuberculosis threat Urgent need for US$ 1.6 billion a year in international […]
OMRON India launches Auto coding and lightweight Blood Glucose Monitor
OMRON Healthcare India, the leader in innovative medical technologies and products for monitoring and therapy, announced the launch of easy-to-use, […]
Essential drug makers can no longer quit without informing govt
Pharma companies can no longer quit making essential drugs at will, citing non-viability, without informing the government. Drug makers will […]
Drug prices continue to remain out of control
The proposed drug pricing policy is riddled with a host of anomalies. Extending price control to all “essential” medicines will […]
Generic sales boost for Ranbaxy
The much awaited US approval for Ranbaxy Laboratories’ generic version of anti-hypertension drug Diovan is likely to come this week, […]
Drug Policy a bitter pill for low cost players
Companies currently selling essential medicines at less than the government-mandated price caps will have to freeze their rates at […]
Domestic pharma growth still slow
The Indian pharmaceutical market is set to see slower growth in the March quarter, continuing a trend that was […]
Delhi Govt launches five in one vaccine for children
For the benefit of children, the Delhi government launched pentavalent vaccine – a five-in-one vaccine yesterday in all government hospitals […]
Indian pharma growth outpaces rivals
Ranking among the top five globally by production volume, the Indian pharmaceutical market today accounts for over 10% of global […]
Cancer patients duped
Rapid and rampant commercialization in chemotherapy has alarmed the health fraternity. Indiscriminate use of high end radiation treatment in some […]
