Parliament was told that the Medical Council of India (MCI) has advised deans of all medical colleges to prescribe generic drugs.
Wal-Mart Mexico Makes Shelf Space for Inexpensive Generic Drugs
Walmex, the popular retailer in Mexico has opened the channels to make available a line of 150 inexpensive generic drugs costing as less as $3.50.
Walmex, the popular retailer in Mexico has opened the channels to make available a line of 150 inexpensive generic drugs costing as less as $3.50.
Azad further clarified that MCI does not regulate manufacturing of drugs. The quality of drugs manufactured or imported is regulated under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
Source-IANS
A.U. Health Ministers Receive Plan To Produce Low-Cost, Generic Drugs in Africa
African Union (A.U.) health ministers on Wednesday at a three-day summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, were presented with a plan for developing low-cost generic drugs
African Union (A.U.) health ministers on Wednesday at a three-day summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, were presented with a plan for developing low-cost generic drugs
Thailand Goes Ahead With Licenses for Generic Drugs
Thailand has okayed the issue of compulsory licenses for inexpensive versions of heart disease and AIDS drugs, a move, not likely to sit well with pharmaceutical bigwigs.
Thailand has okayed the issue of compulsory licenses for inexpensive versions of heart disease and AIDS drugs, a move, not likely to sit well with pharmaceutical bigwigs.
West Bengal Is Trying To Replace Branded Medicines With Generic Drugs
Generic drugs are being pushed in a big way by the West Bengal government to replace expensive branded medicines and bring down the prices of essential drugs.
Generic drugs are being pushed in a big way by the West Bengal government to replace expensive branded medicines and bring down the prices of essential drugs.
