Govt invokes emergency clause to maintain supply of stents
The government has asked stent manufacturers to maintain uninterrupted supply of coronary stents by invoking emergency clause in public interest.
Apr 24, 2017, 23:53 PM IST
Coronary stents: Govt invokes emergency clause to maintain production of medical device
The development came after the government had last week slashed prices of stents by up to 85 per cent by capping them at Rs 7,260 for bare metal ones and Rs 29,600 for the drug eluting variety.
Feb 22, 2017, 14:39 PM IST
Govt eyes more NIPERs, pacts with pvt cos for drug research
The government plans to step up partnership with private players through NIPERs for drug discovery as it looks to set up more such institutions in the next five years.
Dec 13, 2015, 18:33 PM IST
Government forms committee to review drug pricing policy
The government has formed an inter-ministerial committee to review the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO) 2013, following the Supreme Court verdict this year that termed the drug pricing policy as irrational and unreasonable.
Nov 01, 2015, 15:16 PM IST
DoP assures faster clearance for dengue vaccine
The Department of Pharmaceuticals will give all clearances on an urgent basis to dengue vaccine developed by any firm, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said Wednesday.
Sep 23, 2015, 20:52 PM IST
