New Fire Safety Compliance Guidelines – Healthcare in Delhi
NABH has issued fire safety guidelines for healthcare facilities in Delhi, clarifying Fire NOC requirements compliance for various healthcare establishments.
NLEM Price Revisions Save ₹3,788 Crore for Patients in 2025
The latest NLEM price revisions result in a 17% average reduction, saving ₹3,788 crore annually & expanding affordable medicine access through key initiatives.
Government Bans Chloramphenicol and Nitrofurans in Food-Producing Animals
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced a nationwide ban on the import, manufacture, sale, and distribution of drug formulations containing Chloramphenicol and Nitrofurans for use in any food-producing animal rearing system.
India Strengthens Pharmaceutical Quality Control Amidst Growing Export Market
India, ranking 11th globally in pharmaceutical exports by value in 2023, is taking significant strides to enhance the quality, safety, and efficacy of its medicines. This comes as a 2025 Bain & Company report reveals India accounts for 3% of total global pharmaceutical exports.
Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech: Industry dialogue
Industry stakeholders were encouraged to submit their feedback and project details through the Expression of Interest (EoI) hosted on the Department of Pharmaceuticals website, which will be open till April 7, 2025. This process will help refine the implementation strategy of the PRIP Scheme, ensuring it aligns with industry need and drives sectoral growth.
CDSCO Launches Streamlined Online Export NOC System via SUGAM Portal
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has launched a new, streamlined online Export No Objection Certificate (NOC) system on the SUGAM portal, aimed at enhancing “ease of doing business” for pharmaceutical exporters.
ESIC Issues Suspension and Action on Substandard Drug Batch
ESIC has suspended the use of a pharmaceutical drug declared “Not of Standard Quality” and outlined immediate actions including replacement, cost recovery etc
ICMR Releases Ethical Guidelines for Integrative Medicine Research
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has published an addendum to its National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and Health Research Involving Human Participants (2017), establishing a structured ethical framework for Research in Integrative Medicine (RIM). The addendum provides clear ethical guidelines for research that combines traditional Ayush systems with modern medical practices, ensuring ethical rigor and regulatory compliance.
Health Minister Nadda Inaugurates International Symposium on Health Technology Assessment (ISHTA 2025)
The symposium, organized by the Department of Health Research (DHR) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) India Country Office and the Centre for Global Development (CGD), focuses on “Bridging Evidence to Policy: Health Technology Assessment for Affordable Healthcare.”
CDSCO Launches Online Registration for Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) via SUGAM Portal
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced the launch of online registration for Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) through the SUGAM portal. This initiative follows the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s notification making CRO registration mandatory from April 1, 2025.
