Pharmaceutical Sector
Uttar Pradesh Formulates Pharmaceutical Industry Policy-2023
The Government of Uttar Pradesh is taking significant strides to establish the state as a prominent hub for pharmaceutical products in India. With this goal in mind, the state government is preparing the draft of the Pharmaceutical Industry Policy-2023. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S)
India is poised to strengthen the quality of its medical products and improve market access by joining the Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S). This decision comes in response to incidents such as the tragic deaths of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Mandatory Testing of Cough Syrup Exports
In a move to ensure the safety and quality of cough syrups being exported, the Indian government has made it compulsory for cough syrup makers to get their products tested in a government laboratory. This decision comes in response to ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Committee for pharma marketing practices
A high-level committee has been set up to regulate the promotion of pharmaceutical products. Key facts The Government has set up a five-member committee chaired by Dr VK Paul, NITI Aayog member (health) to create a legal mechanism to address ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
National List of Essential Medicines
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently released the revised National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022. Key facts The revised National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022 has deleted 26 drugs, which include common gastrointestinal medicines ranitidine and sucralfate. 384 drugs ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
What are the key schemes for strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry of India?
On July 21, 2022, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers unveiled three schemes in order to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in pharmaceutical sector. Schemes were launched under the banner of ‘Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry’ (SPI). SIDBI will act as ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
NIPER Research Portal
NIPER is National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER). The Ministry of Chemicals has recently launched NIPER Portal to facilitate innovation and research in the pharmaceutical sector. About the Portal The NIPER Research portal will provide the information about ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
PM to inaugurate First Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the “First Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector” on November 18, 2021. Key Points The global innovation summit will be launched at 4 PM in virtual mode. It is a two-day Summit ..