Remdesivir approved for use in treatment of severe COVID-19 patients EP News Bureau Jun 2, 2020 The injectable medicine has been allowed for administration as part of a maximum five-day regimen
Gilead seeks marketing authorisation from CDSCO for remdesivir Press Trust of India May 30, 2020 The medicine has been issued EUA by the US FDA to treat hospitalised coronavirus patients
CDSCO to procure data on stock position of medical oxygen for 18 months Usha Sharma May 29, 2020 It has issued a list of 26 medical oxygen manufacturers from across the country andĀ asked for several details to be furnished by…
CDSCO asks PPE manufacturers to register voluntarily on its med device portal Usha Sharma May 26, 2020 The government has notified eight laboratories for testing and accrediting materials of PPE kits
High-level panel to recommend reforms in India’s drug regulations Press Information Bureau May 23, 2020 The panel, chaired by Rajesh Bhushan, the OSD to the Union Health Minister, comprises top drug and vaccine entrepreneurs as well…
US pharma firm Gilead Sciences likely to seek nod to market anti-viral drug remdesivir in India Press Trust of India May 22, 2020 Officials of the Union Health Ministry, along with DCGI held a discussion with the representatives of Gilead Sciences to prepare a…
NovaLead Pharma to conduct clinical trials for repurposed drug for COVID-19 Press Trust of India May 21, 2020 The drug, code-named NLP21, is in human use for several years for its original approved usage without any side effects of concern
CDSCO observes lower supply of 15 drugs used for COVID-19 treatment Usha Sharma May 21, 2020 Asks drug manufacturers associations to ensure adequate production, supply and availability of these 15 drugs
Govt nod for manufacture of COVID-19 vaccine before clinical trials end will expedite access:… Usha Sharma May 20, 2020 Though certain rules have been deferred by the Government in the public interest to meet the emergent situation that has arisen…
CDSCO issues recommendations to lift export restrictions on paracetamol APIs Usha Sharma May 17, 2020 The letter states that six major manufacturers may be allowed to export up to 50 per cent of their monthly operating capacity in a…