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How is India streamlining the pharma sector? | Explained

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India ranks third worldwide as a producer of drugs and pharmaceuticals by volume, exporting to around 200 countries/territories.  | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The story so far: India’s drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has withdrawn powers delegated to State licensing authorities to issue NOCs (no objection certificates) for manufacture of unapproved,…

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CDSCO issues caution against manufacture and sale of unapproved drugs

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The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has cautioned against the manufacture and sale of unapproved drugs specifically warning against drugs falling under the category of “New Drugs”. The organisation citing the example of drugs – Meropenem (antibacterial agent) and Disodium EDTA (to treat calcium overload) – noted that they have got information that some…

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Drug regulator warns about Meropenem, Disodium

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The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has cautioned against the manufacture and sale of unapproved drugs specifically warning against drugs falling under the category of “New Drugs”. The organisation citing the example of drugs – Meropenem (antibacterial agent) and Disodium EDTA (to treat calcium overload) – noted that they have got information that some…

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CDSCO issues sampling guidelines to ensuring quality and efficacy of drugs, cosmetics

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CDSCO believes that the guidelines will use available information and identified risks for selecting samples and locations to cover a variety of drugs, cosmetic and medical devices from across India | Photo Credit: Reuters The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued new guidelines for effective surveillance for quality and efficacy of drugs and…

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Drugs regulator issues alert after pharma firm Abbott India recalls antacid syrup Digene Gel

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Abbott India informed drug controller Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation of the voluntary recall of Digene Gell and stopped production of all variants of the product manufactured at their Goa facility. Photo: digeneindia.com The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has alerted healthcare professionals, consumers, patients, wholesalers, distributors, and regulatory authorities about the voluntary recall of…

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