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IPC sounds safety alert against hepatitis C drug sofosbuvir
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), which is the National Coordination Centre (NCC) for Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) has flagged a drug safety alert revealing that sofosbuvir which is used in combination with other medicinal products for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in adults is associated with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Centrient Pharmaceuticals completes acquisition of Astral SteriTech
With the addition of Astral SteriTech's semi-synthetic cephalosporin and semi-synthetic penicillin sterile injectable finished dosage forms to Centrient's product portfolio, the company can now further meet the needs of customers and reach more patients with its critical life-saving medicine
NMPB launches national campaign to promote cultivation of medicinal plants
The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), under the Union Ministry of Ayush, has launched a national campaign to promote cultivation of medicinal plants in the country as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. This will help in increasing the income of farmers and realize the dream of Green India
Abbott acquires commercial-stage medical device company, Walk Vascular
Abbott, a global healthcare leader, announced that it has acquired Walk Vascular, LLC, a commercial-stage medical device company with a minimally invasive mechanical aspiration thrombectomy system designed to remove peripheral blood clots. Walk Vascular's peripheral thrombectomy systems will be incorporated into Abbott's existing endovascular product
Morepen Labs board approves transfer of POC medical devices business into wholly-owned subsidiary
Morepen Laboratories Ltd announced that the board has approved transfer of the point-of-care medical devices business into a wholly-owned subsidiary on a slump sale basis, which is expected to be completed on or before 31st March 2022, subject to receipt of requisite regulatory approvals and fulfillment of customary closing conditions
ASICS launches its new medical footwear range
The newly launched footwear for medical professionals aims at meeting the fundamental functional requirements of medical and nursing care workplaces, combined with functionality of materials for athletic wear and cutting technologies permitting smoother body movement
Azerbaijan offers lucrative opportunities for Indian drug exporters
Instructions on the packaging on the drugs in Azerbaijan are allowed to be in four languages -- Russian, English, Turkish and Azerbaijani which create an opportunity to sell drugs intended for the Russian and European market in Azerbaijan, said Uday Bhaskar, director general, Pharmexcil
Pharma technology vocational course introduced by Telangana not approved by PCI
The new pharma technology vocational course introduced by the Board of Intermediate (BIE) of Telangana state is expected to face tough hurdles for the students as the BIE has not taken any kind of approval from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Healthium acquires CareNow, strengthens R&D capabilities and portfolio
Healthium, a global player in medical devices, announced the acquisition of CareNow Medical Private Limited, strengthening its product portfolio with patented and differentiated products in the advanced wound management and infection prevention segments
An integrated clinical decision support system (CDSS) using artificial intelligence (AI) could be useful to health workers in primary and secondary healthcare settings to overcome the present challenges including a lack of adequate manpower in the system, according to a study sponsored by NITI Aayog and UK-Department of International Trade
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