Center flags unapproved drug combination, raising safety concerns

Center flags unapproved drug combination, raising safety concerns

NEW DELHI: India’s top drugs regulator has said in a major public health alert that around 90 medicines – from painkillers and antibiotics to cough syrups and vitamin supplements – are being sold without approval, raising concerns about patient safety and law enforcement gaps.In a letter to all state drug controllers, the Central Drugs Standard … Read more

CDSCO to fast-track drug testing license | India News

CDSCO to fast-track drug testing license | India News

NEW DELHI: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization this week started expediting the approval of new drugs by allowing the issuance of no-objection certificate (NOC) for laboratory testing immediately upon receipt of application, a move aimed at reducing delays in the drug approval process.Under the revised procedure, NOCs for testing new drugs in designated government … Read more