Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) day
All Pharmacy Institutions are requested to celebrate the National cGNIP Day on 10th October 2023 and conduct at least one hour program at their respective colleges with the aim of sensitizing on current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and submit the photos to DMA.
Draft Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023
. Stakeholders are requested to submit their comments at the email id comments.pgregulations@nmc.org.in in MS Word (.docx) format or machine readable PDF Format latest by 5th October, 2023 with the subject tagline “Comments on draft Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations-2023.
National Medical Commission Policy and Coordination Division has announced a massive cleanliness drive led by people envisaged to be held on 1st October 2023
Each Medical Colleges needs to create the event on the portal ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ (https://swachhatahiseva.com/), details of which (including process of creating logins and uploading content) will be shared subsequently. Once the events are created, the Medical Colleges should widely publicize through local communication platforms.
Government of Andhra Pradesh has inaugurated 5 new government medical colleges
The government has launched 17 new government medical colleges at a cost of around Rs. 8,480 crores.
NPPA issues revised ceiling price for Piperacillin (A) + Tazobactam (B) produced by M/s Gufic Biosciences Limited
The manufacturer shall issue a price list in Form-V in compliance from date of this notification.
CDSCO Grants Approval to Private Testing Laboratories to test Cough Syrups to be Exported
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval to 3 NABL Accredited Private Testing Laboratories to test cough syrups to be exported by manufacturers and authorised persons of manufacturers/ exporters. This notice was issued on 13th September, 2023.
Delhi constitutes Medical Termination of Pregnancy Medical Boards
The establishment of these Medical Boards signifies a concerted effort to ensure the smooth and lawful execution of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. It is crucial to note that each Medical Board must include at least one female member. In situations where a board member is unavailable during discussions on a specific case, suitable substitutions may be made by the Chairperson.
WHO Issues Alert Over Fake DEFITELIO Drug in India and Turkey
The WHO emphasizes the importance of purchasing medications only from reputable sources and urges healthcare providers to remain vigilant in verifying the authenticity of the products they prescribe and dispense. Patients should also take an active role in confirming the legitimacy of their medications to safeguard their health.
Advisory for Hospitals in Delhi
The advisory states that it is essential that all hospitals in the capital region remain fully prepared to cater to any medical needs for the G20 delegates and general public. Hence, all hospitals in Delhi shall be on high alert from 7th September, 2023 to 11th September, 2023.
Kerala State Pharmacy Council has launched a Skill Development Course for pharmacists
Kerala State Pharmacy Council and Kerala Institute for Local Administration (KILA) are jointly conducting a Skill Development Course from 13th to 17th September (5 Days Full Time Residential Programme). Visit ( www.kspconline.in ) Tel : 9961373770 to join the course conducted by experts, doctors and management experts from various fields with the aim of empowering our pharmacists to meet the modern technologies, advancements and challenges in the field of pharmacy.
