Adequate medicines available for H1N1 influenza: Nadda
TIA Correspondent / Health Minister J P Nadda has said there is no shortage of medicines in the states affected by H1N1 influenza. Replying to supplementaries in the Lok Sabha…
Govt takes Several Initiatives to overcome scarcity of Doctors
By A Akhter / The Government has taken several steps to meet the scarcity of doctors in the country.The Health Minister, J P Nadda a written reply in the Rajya…
Govt to formulate Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices
The Government is in the process of formulating a concrete Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices aimed at reducing unethical practices. Replying to a supplementary during the Question Hour in…
World Breast feeding Week begins
The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) began from today with the main objective to create awareness among the people for beneficial of breast feeding. This year The World Alliance for Breastfeeding…
Nestle agrees to HC’s proposal of fresh testing of Maggi
Nestle India, the manufacturer of Maggi instant noodles, told the Bombay High Court that it is ready for an independent lab testing of the product provided the tests are carried…
EU bans marketing of 700 generic medicines
European Union has banned the marketing of around 700 generic medicines for alleged manipulation of clinical trials conducted by India’s pharmaceutical research company GVK Biosciences. The ban will come into…
Nestle India acted in an untrustworthy manner: FSSAI
TIA NEWS Food Safety Standards Authority of India, FSSAI, has said that Nestle India has acted in an untrustworthy manner by producing Maggi noodles with lead content more than permissible…
Govt brings 39 more drugs under price control
The government has brought 39 more drugs, including the durgs to treat diseases such as diabetes and digestive disorders, under price control as part of its efforts to make medicines…
SC terms drugs policy unreasonable & irrational, asks Centre to re-look
Supreme Court has termed the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy and the Drug Price Control order 2013 as unreasonable and irrational. Apex court asked the government to review its market-based drug…
Now FSSAI to asses caffeine standards in beverages
Food and Safety Standards Association of India (FSSAI) has decided to review caffeine standards in caffeinated and energy drinks and is looking for an agency to study the consumption pattern…