NPPA Fixes Retail Prices For 62 Formulations
The order specifies the retail prices for a total of 62 new drugs for specified strengths and manufacturers. These prices are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax, if applicable. Manufacturers are required to submit a price list in Form–V via IPDMS to the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) and provide copies to State Drug Controllers and dealers.
NPPA Revises Ceiling Prices for Chloroquine
NPPA has further increased the ceiling price of 1 Tablet of Chloroquine 150 mg from Rs. 1.17 to Rs. 1.33. The new prices take into account a minimal increase based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
NBEMS Revises Its Stipend Guidelines for Trainee Doctors
Hospitals and institutions are required to adjust stipend rates periodically to reflect revisions made by State or Central Governments for their respective trainee programs. Hospitals cannot reduce the stipend amount in exchange for providing housing.
India Unveils Shorter, More Effective Treatment for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
The BPaLM regimen, a four-drug combination, offers a dramatic improvement over traditional MDR-TB treatments. While older methods can last up to 20 months with harsh side effects, the BPaLM regimen can cure drug-resistant TB in just six months with a high success rate.
National Medical Commission Introduces SOP for Handling Appeals
The SOP outlines the various stages of an appeal process, from receipt of the appeal to its final disposition. The goal is to ensure that decisions are not only legally sound but also fair, reasonable, and transparent, considering each case on its merits without bias or prejudice.
A New Heat-Based Therapy That Could Transform Chemotherapy
The new method, combining ultra-small magnetic nanoparticles with a heat shock protein 90 inhibitor, offers promising prospects for reducing chemotherapy doses and improving patient outcomes.
Proposed Changes to National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Rules
The amendment rules propose that applications for registration be submitted to the concerned State Council, except in cases where no State Council exists. The draft rules also propose to revise the registration certificate (Form C). Additionally, the proposed amendments broaden the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions’ (NCAH&P) responsibilities.
Voluntary Recall Of Tisseel LYO Fibrin Sealant Kits
Healthcare providers may continue to safely use the products if the fibrin sealant is prepared in advance to ensure it is fully dissolved and ready to be used when needed. If the Sealer Protein Concentrate has not fully dissolved, discard the vial, and prepare a fresh kit. If a customer has unused Tisseel Fibrin Sealant Kits that they would like to return, they are requested to contact Baxter Healthcare Center for Service to arrange for return and credit.
Process For Registration On National Medical Register (NMR) Portal
The NMR portal offers a user-friendly online process for doctors to register. Medical colleges, institutions, and State Medical Councils are integrated with the NMR portal for seamless data sharing. Existing MBBS doctors registered with the Indian Medical Register (IMR) need to re-register on the NMR portal.
New Advisory On Monkey Pox
The Department of Public Relations issued an advisory on Monkey Pox. Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease, might sound alarming, but understanding it can help mitigate concerns.
