pharmacy all semester notes and study material previous year qus

drug induced disease

Worry is spreading regarding the multitude of cough syrup brands circulating in India, with alarming revelations of toxic diethylene glycol detected in some, resulting in heartbreaking instances of child mortality. This situation sheds light on the questionable efficacy of regulatory measures, as many small-scale producers evade scrutiny. Read more: https://pharma.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/pharma-industry/under-the-scanner-yet-generic-cough-syrups-hit-shelves/124593159

The new law will replace the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940, and it is being developed in line with international standards. The aim is to ensure accountability and transparency at every stage -- from manufacturing to market distribution. Read more: https://pharma.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy-and-regulations/centre-to-bring-law-for-strict-quality-checks-surveillance-of-drugs-and-cosmetics/124593168

Last week the Delhi High Court had ruled in favor of Natco Pharma and held Roche's patent on Risdiplam as invalid. Natco had said the court had laid special emphasis on the public interest, considering the Swiss drug maker's pricing had rendered the drug inaccessible and unaffordable to the bulk of the patients. Read more: https://pharma.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/pharma-industry/roche-challenges-natcos-risdiplam-generic-launch-in-supreme-court/124565308