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Imports of medical devices to hit $4 billion mark
In a study by apex industry body Assocham, By 2018 – 19 the imports of medical devices and equipment in India is going to hit $4 billion mark from $2.3 billion, as the CAGR is clocking over 15%. Gujarat has the highest share of 18% with 316 factories in the
India the land of traditional medicines – what next for regulations
“Governtment of India is considering to set-up a structured regulation for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) medicines” said Shripad Yesso Naik , Minister of State for AYUSH. In 2003, the Department of Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy (ISM&H) was renamed to Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy,
Future of Online Pharmacies in India
After the recent action against Snapdeal for selling prescription drugs online, the future of online pharmacies has become a question mark. Former national advisor (drugs control) and former Karnataka drugs controller, Dr. BR Jagashetty said “Online sale of drugs can be permitted only with strict norms. Also, stringent guidance should
Triple the Growth: Coronary Stent Market in India
A report states that the Indian coronary stent market comprises Drug Eluting Stent (DES), Bare Metal Stent (BMS) and Bio-Absorbable Stent (BVS) will be tripled by 2021. High number of coronary angioplasties due to the increase in cardiovascular diseases, number of interventional cardiologists and cath labs in government and private
Why this proposal for amendment of D&C Rules turned down ?
The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), the highest authority under the Union health ministry on technical matters rejected a proposal to make amendment in the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 demanding to sell remaining quantities of unused clinical trial batch of a biological drug within its shelf life. This came
Police Take Action Against This Online Retail Giant
Maharashtra’s Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Friday gets into action by ordering to file First Information Report (FIR) against Snapdeal CEO, Kunal Bahl and directors of the company for allegedly selling prescription drugs online. Harshadeep Kamble, FDA Commissioner said “Only a licensed retailer can sell prescription drugs, and that can
Testing medical devices by artificial blood vessels
An artificial blood vessel created by researchers, can be used for the study of medical devices used in life threatening blood clot extraction in brain. In future, this artificial blood vessel will reduce the need of animal testing for new devices and will have significant implications for the development of endovascular
This company promotes innovative medical devices in India
Entering the Indian market has become one of the key expansion plans for most medical device manufacturers, as proper assessment of the market and selection of reliable distributors is cost effective and reduces time to market. The latest technologies being introduced in India, will change the way of operation and bring high
First Robotic Assisted Pain Management Treatment in India
ROBIO-EX, the First Robotic Assisted Pain Management Technology was introduced by BGS Global Hospitals in Karnataka. Dr R Madhan Kumar of BGS Global Hospitals said, “With the introduction of robotics in the field of Interventional Pain Management, it will hugely benefit the patients suffering from chronic pain due to medical
ISO Certification for CDSCO Ahmedabad
CDSCO, Ahmedabad becomes the first National Regulatory body in India to be certified with ISO 9001:2008. The auditor of the notified body, TUV Rheinland Cert GmbH (a global certification company) audited the office of the Deputy Drugs Controller (India), CDSCO, Ahmedabad on 10.04.2015 for the quality assessment of compliance to ISO standards