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«We have held many meetings and looking at what best can be done,» said Dr Anupam Prakash, chairman of the OTC sub-committee. Unlike other countries like the US, UK or China, India does not have a policy framework to support and regulate distribution, marketing and consumption of OTC drugs. This is despite the fact that commonly used medicines for cough and cold as well as contraceptives are sold over the counter. Neither the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 nor the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 (D&C) defines OTC medicines.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: A stone’s throw away from a Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra in suburban Mumbai stands another pharmacy, called ‘Mumbai Jan Aushadhi’. Its walls are lined with branded generics—copies of once-patented drugs that are now sold and marketed by pharma companies.

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pharma companies and government officials will meet Tuesday to iron out issues regarding over the counter (OTC) drugs. «Appropriate use of OTC drugs improves accessibility and affordability for treatment and prevention of commonly occurring conditions.

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rare diseases to speed up their availability. India's drug regulator has asked the state drug regulators that a fast-track approval process be adopted, including post approval changes in the application while approving the sale of such drugs. The drug regulator has also asked state drug regulators to facilitate import of rare drugs in the interest of patients. «State drug controllers are requested to monitor compliance with the directions regarding the timeline for the approval of all applications for rare disease drugs which should be processed within 90 days from date of receiving,» DCGI said in a letter dated December 9. To make sure that drugs for rare diseases are available in India, he has asked all division heads to «monitor and proactively keep a watch on global clinical trials and local clinical trials for rare diseases and to process such files expeditiously,» it further said.

Spring Onion Revolt. South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s crisis crystallised after a recent supermarket appearance where he said the price of 875 won for a bunch of spring onions was reasonable. Koreans noted this was a just temporary discount at that supermarket spurred by subsidies. The real market price was between 3,000 and 4,000 won. Yoon appeared out of touch and duplicitous. Protestors waved spring onions, their long green leaves a vivid rebuke to the president. His party lost its parliamentary majority, precipitating a political confrontation in which the president declared martial law on December 3. Six hours later, massive protests and a parliamentary vote forced Yoon into a humiliating reversal. The vegetables most associated with Korean cuisine are cabbages, used for their iconic fermented kimchi, or medicinal plants like ginseng and mugwort. But spring onions are valued too, their mild pungency and green freshness putting them in both herb and vegetable categories. They are fermented into pa-kimchi and fried in pajeon pancakes.

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Nostradamus of the Balkans, Baba Vanga predictions are taken seriously by many on the planet, with one of her predictions reportedly being the 9/11 attacks on US soil, that is itself quite surprising in nature. However, these predictions lack verifiable data and have an interpretive nature, and therefore, must be followed with ultimate caution. Vangeliya Pandeva Gushterova, who is also known as 'Baba Vanga' is known for some predictions that have reportedly come true. And now, reports suggest that she had made some predictions about the coming year 2025 too, which could be life-changing for millions on the planet.

S Jaishankar on Thursday, reiterated India's support for a two-state solution in the long-standing Israel-Palestine conflict, while also asserting that issues of terrorism and hostage-taking cannot be underplayed or ignored. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha today, Jaishankar explained India's decision to abstain from voting in some of the resolutions regarding the Gaza conflict in the United Nations General Assembly. In response to TMC MP Saket Gokhale's question on India's stance on a two-state solution to Palestine, Jaishankar said, «We support the two-state solution and we have been public and unambiguous about that. So, there should be no cause for confusion regarding the two-state solution.»

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Naga Chaitanya is preparing to tie the knot with Sobhita Dhulipala on December 4 at Annapurna Studios, making this his second marriage following his divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Now, a few photos from actress Sobhita’s pre-wedding rituals have grabbed the spotlight and become the buzz of the town. At the event, Samanta was spotted applying haldi to the bride-to-be. But the intriguing twist to the story is that it was Sobhita’s younger sister, Samanta Dhulipala, who shares the same name as Chaitanya’s ex-wife, who was present at the wedding. The Night Manager actress is enjoying her pre-wedding celebrations, and fans are getting a glimpse of the festivities through beautiful photos shared by her family and friends online. On Sunday, Samanta Dhulipala posted unseen photos from the Raata Sthapana and Mangalasnaanam ceremonies, capturing her applying haldi for Sobhita and taking part in the rituals. Her caption read, “Healthy” and she added, “#SoChay.” The sisters shared cheerful moments together, laughing and enjoying the pre-wedding festivities. Samanta posted pictures of Sobhita dressed in traditional attire, beautifully adorned with heirloom jewellery from their family. Fans quickly filled the comments section with heartfelt wishes for the couple as the actress gears up to tie the nuptial knot.

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Wednesday announced the launch of toripalimab, an immune oncology drug to treat adults with a rare and aggressive form of head and neck cancer that originates in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat. Toripalimab, a new biological entity (NBE), is approved by various regulatory authorities around the world including the US Food and Drug Administration, European Medicines Agency and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for the treatment of adults with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (RM-NPC). Last year, Dr Reddy's entered into a licence and commercialisation agreement with Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co. for toripalimab. Under this agreement, it obtained exclusive rights to develop and commercialise the drug in 21 countries including India, South Africa, Brazil and various countries in South America. The agreement also allows Dr Reddy's to expand the scope of the licence to cover Australia, New Zealand and nine other countries.

immuno-oncology drug Toripalimab in India. Toripalimab is approved by various regulatory authorities around the world including USFDA, European Medicines Agency (EMA), Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and others for the treatment of adults with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (RM-NPC). Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rare, aggressive form of head and neck cancer that originates in the upper part of the throat.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Robust sales growth recorded by the Indian government’s generic pharmacy model will put pressure on trade margins in the retail medicine market because of the affordability and quality of the drugs sold, a top official said. The quality certified generic medicines sold at kendras (centres) operating under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) help to moderate the prices of medicines and create a benchmarking effect, Arunish Chawla, secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, said in an interview toMint.

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Thursday said it has launched Toripalimab, a drug for the treatment of recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma in India. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare, aggressive form of head and neck cancer that originates in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat. The company has launched Toripalimab, a new biological entity (NBE), Dr Reddy's Laboratories said in a regulatory filing. The medication is the only immuno-oncology drug approved by various regulatory authorities around the world such as the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and others for the treatment of adults with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (RM-NPC), it added.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. walked away from a plan to acquire Grifols SA, ending months of negotiations to take over the Spanish blood-plasma company.

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Anurag Agrawal, dean, biosciences and health research at Ashoka University, said haze of smog is eating into our health. Every resident of Delhi is developing some degree of lung damage, he told ET's Teena Thacker. Edited Excerpts: Going by the AQI right now, how many people would you think will have lung disease in years to come? At this level of pollution, every resident of Delhi is developing some degree of lung damage. Those with pre-existing disease or sensitivity are suffering more, but no one is immune. I do want to point out one thing we forget-for many people, especially women, without access to clean fuel, indoor air pollution has always been around and to an even higher degree. We should not forget them while speaking of outdoor air pollution that affects us.