Human drug trials to come under strict regulatory vigil
The Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has initiated steps to strictly monitor trials of new drugs on humans by multinational and domestic pharma companies.

Clinical toxicology centre to be set up
MAHARASHTRA Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) along with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) KEM Hospital will set up a clinical toxicology centre at the hospital.

Global generic companies scout alliances with Indian pharma
India is going to be the hub of global generics business due to its low cost and inherent chemistry skills. The country’s decision to comply with product patent regime have boosted the initiative.

Vat on schedule, confirms panel
‘‘Irrespective of whether Uttar Pradesh joins or not, implementation of value added tax (VAT) will not be deferred,’’ said the convenor of the empowered committee of state finance ministers Asim Dasgupta after the crucial meeting of the committee here.

Hocine bids adieu to Pfizer
Pharmaceutical major Pfizer Limited India has announced that Hocine Sidi Said, the managing director, has resigned from the company, according to a release issued by the company.