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ICMR to hold workshop on clinical trials from Sept 15-19 in Pune
In a pivotal move to enhance the ethical and scientific rigor of clinical research in India, a five-day national workshop titled \"Regulatory and Operational Aspects of Clinical Trials\" will be held between September 15 and September 19 at Kalyani Nagar, Pune.
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July 17, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Pharmexcil urges exporters to act swiftly as Botswana mandates inspection
In a crucial regulatory update that could significantly impact India’s pharmaceutical exports to Botswana, the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) has urged coordination on priority with Quntrol Laboratories Private Limited to comply with Botswana's newly mandated Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) requirement, which is effective from July 1, 2025.
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July 17, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
NPC Bill Need of the Hour
THE Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently conducted search operations at the premises of Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) president Montu Patel in connection with various allegations including accepting bribes from pharmacy institutions for approval.
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July 17, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Agilus rolls out D-DISH test for HER2 equivocal cases
AGILUS Diagnostics, India's largest network of pathology labs, has announced the successful validation and roll out of the D-DISH (Dual-colour Dual-Hapten In Situ Hybridization) test a significant advancement in diagnosing HER2 equivocal breast cancer cases.
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July 17, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
'Medical writing encounters premature job shifts limiting skill maturity'
INDIA has emerged as a global hub for medical writing. However, this growth is tempered by persistent challenges including high attrition rates, premature job shifts limiting skill maturity, risks of overreliance and misuse of AI tools, and rising competition from other South Asian markets, said Ashok Swain, general manager, DIA India.
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July 17, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
MTaI raises concern over MMC's recent notification on Homoeopathy
THE Medical Technology Association of India (MTal) has expressed its concern over the Maharashtra Medical Council's (MMC) recent notification allowing practitioners of Homoeopathy to prescribe modern medicines after a six-month pharmacology course.
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July 17, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Karnataka, Germany ink MoU to strengthen ties in lifesciences
KARNATAKA has inked a 5-year MoU with the German state of Bavaria, led by Minister MB Patil and Dr Florian Herrmann, head of the Bavarian State Chancellery.
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July 17, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
'India's pharmacy practice shifting towards specialization'
INDIA'S pharmacy practice is currently experiencing a dynamic phase of evolution, marked by significant regulatory reforms and a growing emphasis on specialized roles, all aimed at aligning the profession with global healthcare standards, said Dr. Subhash C Mandal, secretary of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA).
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July 17, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Merck announces 2025 Merck Young Scientist Award
MERCK is back with its fourth edition of the Merck Young Scientist Award 2025.
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July 17, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Clinical trial applications for CGTP made online mode
As part of its ongoing efforts to streamline the processes through digitisation, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has switched over from offline acceptance of clinical trial applications for cell and gene therapeutics products (CGTP) to online mode.
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July 17, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
'India's pharma exports to Brazil rising'
INDIA'S rising exports to Brazil signal trust in its pharmaceutical capabilities, while imports from Brazil into India demonstrate the balanced and mutually beneficial nature of this trade partnership, informed pharma trade experts.
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July 17, 2025
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Lilly partners with API to launch 'Obesity Gurukul'
ELI Lilly and Company (India) in collaboration with the Association of Physicians of India (API) announced the launch of 'API – Obesity Gurukul', a flagship Continuing Medical Education (CME) program aimed at enhancing physicians' clinical capabilities to address obesity, which is rapidly emerging as one of India's most pressing public health challenges.
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