Chemists confused over government orders on currency notes
Confusion prevails among chemists over interpretation of various government orders over accepting old currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs […]
Maharashtra Chemists Threatens Three Day Strike following Tussle over Prescriptions
Over 50,000 chemists across Maharashtra are threatening to go on strike for three days starting October 16, putting the spotlight […]
Hospital chemist shops gaining importance
An audit of medicine sales shows that the drugs are fast selling in the hospitals than in chemist shops.
Mount Kellet invests in MedPlus
Mount Kellett Capital Management , US private equity group, is investing Rs 410 crore in one of India’s top pharma retailer MedPlus Health Services.
Non profit drugstores boosts health of poor people
The government is now planning to set up of over 8,000 drug retail outlets spread across the length and breadth of the country.
Need an autonomous body to promote, regulate medical education, Prof Valiathan at IGNOU
There is an urgent need to constitute an autonomous body set up by an Act of Parliament with the twin objectives of promoting and regulating medical education at all levels, was the key point of observation that came up in the memorial lecture of Prof G Ram Reddy, delivered by Prof MVS Valiathan, a reputed cardiac surgeon and winner of the Padma Vibhushan.
Centre plans drug stores in all districts in India
The government has decided to set up a retail network of drug stores across the country in public-private partnership that would sell 350 essential medicines at half the rate of its branded substitute.
Centre weighs special drug stores for poor
The government plans to launch special drug stores that will sell generic medicines as part of its efforts to provide affordable medicines to poorer sections of the society. The idea to provide cheaper but good-quality medicines to less privileged is in line with the UPA
