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.
NPPA sets Retail Prices for 51 Formulations
The ceiling price for a pack of scheduled formulations should be determined by the concerned manufacturer in accordance with the ceiling price specified. Manufacturers are required to issue a price list in Form-V from the date of notification, as per the Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO), 2013, to the NPPA through IPDMS. A copy of the price list should also be submitted to the State Drug Controller and dealers.
CDSCO publishes List of Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics declared as Not of Standard Quality/Spurious for May 2023
This list includes a total of 28 drugs, medical devices and cosmetics that are identified as being deficient. Out of these 28 samples, 27 were declared as not of standard quality and 1 was declared spurious.
