Policy | 01 January 2026
Govt. issues draft amendment to remove cough syrups from Schedule K
Once finalized, cough syrups will no longer be available for over-the-counter sale
Once finalized, cough syrups will no longer be available for over-the-counter sale
The cancellation underscores the regulator’s strict stance against misleading cosmetic claims
The reform is set to modernise how medicines are developed, authorised, and made available across the EU
PLI scheme for Bulk Drugs has a total budgetary outlay of Rs. 6,940 crore
The deal aims to address long-standing imbalances in pharmaceutical trade while boosting investment and innovation on both sides of the Atlantic
Agreements mark a major victory in the President’s long-term pledge to lower prescription drug costs for Americans
Speakers are: Ch. A. P. Rameswara Rao, National President, BDMAI; Dr. Paidi Yella Reddy, Founder, President & CEO, Sapala Organics; K. V. Rama Gopal, Site Manager & Executive Director, Clariant India; Dr. K. Nagaiah, Chief Scientist, CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad; Dr. Satyanarayana Thirunahari, Senior General Manager - Process Safety & Engineering, Laurus Labs; and Yadavendra Shalgaonkar, Assistant General Manager - Tube Sales, Alleima India
AstraZeneca to invest $50bn in manufacturing and R&D to support domestic sourcing
States exhorted to ensure rational use of cough syrups, particularly among children, as most coughs are self-limiting and do not require pharmacological treatment
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The association called for an end to the constant issuance of regulatory circulars that make operations unpredictable and capital-intensive.
The FDA is beginning rulemaking to close the “adequate provision” loophole
Government policies and competitive industry driving India’s MedTech sector for sustained double-digit growth
The US generic market is crucial for Indian pharma, contributing about 35% to its total revenue, around US$ 10.7 billion
AiMeD noted that proposed GST changes—to either 5% or 18%—both present significant risks requiring carefully nuanced consideration
This achievement is part of the population-based initiative for screening, prevention, and management of Non-Communicable Diseases
The scheme aims to avoid disruption in supply of critical active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used to make critical drugs
The Medical Countermeasures Strategy focuses on strengthening the EU’s preparedness for health crises
CSIR-IGIB advances indigenous CRISPR Trials on sickle cell anaemia, anti-microbial resistance, liver fibrosis and rare disorders
Enhance strategies to drive sustainability, global Reach and digital transformation for a trillion-dollar future
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