Lok Sabha passes National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2020
The bill provides that no person shall establish an allied and healthcare institution except with the previous permission of the State Council obtained in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021.
The amendment act permits abortion to be allowed up to 20 weeks on the opinion of just one medical practitioner and to terminate pregnancies between 20 and 24 weeks, the opinion of two doctors are required.
The Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Rules, 2021
Central Drugs Laboratory of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy to function as Central Drugs Laboratory for the purpose of testing or analysis of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy Drugs.
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Rules, 2021
The amendment has added to the list of Psychotropic substances the substance with nonproprietary name DOC and Chemical name 4-Chloro-2,5-dimethoxyamfetamine.
Mohfw issues FAQ on Co-WIN.
The Health Ministry has notified that all citizens above 60 years of age and those between the age of 45 and a 59 years with one of the specified comorbidities can register for vaccination.
The draft Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Rules, 2021.
The application for the grant of a licence to manufacture for sale of Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drugs shall be made in Form 24D to the licensing authority along with a fee of rupees five thousand.
NPPA fixes retail price for Insulin human injection
NPPA fixes price of Prasugrel Hydrochloride marketed by M/s Torrent Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd, Insulin Human Injection marketed by M/s Wockhardt Ltd and Isophene Insulin Human Suspension marketed by ML M/s Wockhardt Ltd.
The Rajya Sabha passes the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020
The proposed Bill seeks the safety and well-being of women and will enlarge the ambit and access of women to safe and legal abortion without compromising on safety and quality of care. The proposal will also ensure dignity, autonomy, confidentiality and justice for women who need to terminate pregnancy.
NPPA extends due date for submitting price related information regarding non-scheduled medical devices
NPPA extends due date for submitting price related information regarding 24 non-scheduled medical devices till 15.04.2021.
Ministry of chemicals and fertilizers issues Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Pharmaceuticals.
The objective of the scheme is to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities by increasing investment and production in the sector and contributing to product diversification to high value goods in the pharmaceutical sector.
