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Examples: androgenic, anabolic, oestrogenic and progestational substances; Alprazolam (Xanax), Hepatitis B vaccine, Ibuprofen, Vasopressin etc. [3] If a Schedule H drug also comes under the purview of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the drug's label must prominently display the symbol "NRx" and a red-boxed warning ...
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is an act of the Parliament of India which regulates the import, manufacture and distribution of drugs in India. [1] The primary objective of the act is to ensure that the drugs and cosmetics sold in India are safe, effective and conform to state quality standards. [2]
The following list mentions the names of all substances banned or controlled in India under the NDPS Act. The list uses the International Nonproprietary Name (INN) of the drugs but in some cases mentions drugs by their chemical name. Widely known drugs such as ganja, cocaine, heroin etc. are mentioned by those names.
Of the revenues from biopharmaceuticals, vaccines led the way, comprising 47% of sales. Biologics and large-molecule drugs tend to be more expensive than small-molecule drugs, and India hopes to sweep the market in bio-generics and contract manufacturing as drugs go off patent and Indian companies upgrade their manufacturing capabilities. [21]
At least five of the syrups under scrutiny involve Indian manufacturers. Cough syrups made in India were linked to deaths of at least 89 children in Gambia and Uzbekistan last year.
The FSSAI is responsible for setting standards for food so that there is one body to deal with and no confusion in the minds of consumers, traders, manufacturers, and investors. [12] [13] Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the Administrative Ministry of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
The Schedule J of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 of India contains "a list of diseases and ailments which a drug may not claim to prevent or cure".Under Rule 106 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, a drug cannot make claims to treat or prevent any of the diseases or reform the conditions listed.
Drug Trade name Type Main indications Company Sales (USD millions/year) ∆ vs 2014 1 Adalimumab: Humira Biologic Rheumatoid arthritis: AbbVie Inc. 14,012 1,469 2 Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir: Harvoni Small molecule Hepatitis C: Gilead Sciences: 13,864 11,737 3 Etanercept: Enbrel Biologic Rheumatoid arthritis: Amgen. Pfizer. 8,697 4,009 4 Infliximab ...