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Published On Aug 8, 2023 at 06:30 PM IST
New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), along with state licensing authorities, has conducted risk-based inspections of 162 pharmaceutical firms, resulting in show cause notices issued in 143 cases, according to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Out of these, stop production orders were issued in 40 cases, while 66 cases saw cancellation or suspension of product/section licenses. Additionally, warning letters were sent in 21 cases, and in one instance, an FIR was lodged, leading to three arrests under the Drugs Rules, 1945.
A notification by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade mandated cough syrup manufacturers to obtain a certificate of analysis from a government-approved laboratory before exporting their products. Over 900 cough syrup samples have been analyzed and issued a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) as of now.
The manufacturing, sale, and distribution of drugs in India fall under the purview of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and Rules, 1945. Regulatory control involves licensing and inspection by State Licensing Authorities (SLAs) appointed by respective state governments. Manufacturers must adhere to license conditions for drug production, and when quality or safety issues arise, SLAs take appropriate action, including legal prosecution.
Kanpur: The body of a 33-year-old female doctor, missing for a week, was located floating in a drain adjacent to the Pandu river on Sunday. Upon receiving a tip from locals, the police promptly arrived at the location, accompanied by forensic experts from the Field Unit.
Carrie Lester eagerly anticipates her weekly Thursday phone call from her doctors' medical assistant. During the call, the assistant checks on her well-being, addresses any concerns, and offers advice on managing anxiety and other health issues.
A doctor from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has developed a new patented pin for skeleton traction, aimed at providing accident victims with long-bone fractures a less painful recovery.
ഷാംലി (ഉത്തർ പ്രദേശ്): രണ്ട് നവജാത ശിശുക്കൾ മരിച്ചതിന് പുറമെ ഉത്തർ പ്രദേശിലെ ഷാംലിയിൽ ഒരു വ്യാജ ഡോക്ടറെ അറസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്തു. ഇവരുടെ ക്ലിനിക്കിലെ എയർ കണ്ടിഷണറിൽ നിന്നുമുണ്ടായ തണുപ്പ് താങ്ങാൻ പറ്റാതെയാണ് കുഞ്ഞുങ്ങൾ മരിച്ചതെന്നാണ് പുറത്ത് വരുന്ന വിവരങ്ങൾ.
A doctor from Pune was refused a super speciality medical seat at LH Hiranandani Hospital in Powai after it was discovered that the hospital had already admitted another candidate in the previous admission round for the same spot.
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