CDSCO has allowed the use of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation on 1st July 2020 has suggested the use of Convalescent plasma in moderate COVID-19 patients who are not improving despite the use of steroids.
MoHFW notifies Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) (Six Months Training) Amendment Rules, 2020
The States/Union Territories shall complete the Competency-based assessment for already registered medical practitioners who conducts ultrasound procedures in a Genetic Clinic or Ultrasound Clinic or Imaging Centre within two years of this notification.
NPPA directs manufacturers/importers to submit MRP of pulse oximeter and oxygen concentrator
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority vide its notification dated 29th June 2020 has directed all the manufacturers and importers of pulse oximeter and oxygen concentrator to submit maximum retail price (MRP) of respective products within 10 days from the date of issue of this order (i.e 29th June 2020)
Mohfw issues fresh guidelines for blood transfusion services
As per the second interim of the national guidelines for blood transfusion services, individuals with a history of contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases, including those under quarantine, should be deferred from donating blood for 28 days from the last time they came in close contact with a COVID-risk person.
Health Ministry further revises clinical management protocol
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 27th June 2020 has updated the clinical management protocol for managing COVID-19 cases. the protocol suggests use of Dexamethasone as an alternative to Methylprednisolone for treatment of moderate to severe cases.
CDSCO Issues Clarification on Import of Diagnostic Kits, Reagents for Research Use Only
CDSCO issued a clarification that diagnostic kits/ reagents imported for academic research purpose shall be labelled as ‘for Research Use Only(ROU)’
Health Ministry issues advisory for healthcare workers managing COVID, Non-COVID areas in hospitals
MoHFW issues advisory for health care workers working in COVID and Non-COVID areas of the hospitals which provides guidance on preventive measures, isolation and quarantine of health care functionaries.
Guidelines for Validation and Batch Testing of Covid-19 Diagnostic Kits
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on June 4 2020 has published the Guidelines for Validation and Batch Testing of Covid-19 Diagnostic Kits.
The BA-BE study of New drugs in human subject for export subject shall strictly comply with guidelines
The CDSCO vide notification dated June 9, 2020 has clarified that the BA-BE study of New drugs in human subject for export subject shall strictly comply with guidelines and procedures laid down irrespective of any difficulty in compliance arising out of the Covid 19 outbreak.
Health Ministry issues revised clinical management protocols
The Ministry of Health and Family welfare on 15th June 2020 has published the revised clinical management protocol for COVID-19 which provides for the management of COVID-19 cases based on the clinical severity of mild, moderate or severe and for allowing use of antiviral drug Remdesivir in moderate cases.
