News for 'US Food and Drug Administration'

Why Is USFDA Inspecting India Pharma Firms?

Why Is USFDA Inspecting India Pharma Firms?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Indian drug firms continue to work closely with the FDA, and most have also appointed consultants to help them grasp the regulatory minutiae in the US.

Hetero's generic version of remdesivir to be sold @ Rs 5,400/vial

Hetero's generic version of remdesivir to be sold @ Rs 5,400/vial

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The company is set to deliver the first set of 20,000 vials in two equal lots of 10,000 each, one of which will be immediately supplied to Hyderabad, Delhi, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, Hetero Healthcare said in a statement.

Obama inks landmark anti-tobacco law

Obama inks landmark anti-tobacco law

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The law bans fruit and spice-flavoured cigarettes, slaps expansive new warnings on packages and gets rid of the monikers 'light' and 'low-tar'.

US regulators recommend pause on J&J vaccine over rare blood clots

US regulators recommend pause on J&J vaccine over rare blood clots

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

In a joint statement, the CDC and the FDA said they were investigating clots in six women in the days after vaccination, in combination with reduced platelet count.

J&J in talks with India for study of single-dose vaccine

J&J in talks with India for study of single-dose vaccine

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

India is currently using two vaccines for COVID-19 -- one developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca and the other developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology. Both the vaccines are being manufactured within the country by domestic firms.

SIIto test Novavax's Omicron-specific vaccine

SIIto test Novavax's Omicron-specific vaccine

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Drugs Controller General of India has approved the manufacture of this Sars-CoV-2 spike protein recombinant nano-particle vaccine for 'examination, test, and analysis', reports Sohini Das.

Pharma funds: 'Enter with a horizon of 5-7 years or more'

Pharma funds: 'Enter with a horizon of 5-7 years or more'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

In contrast with their strong performance in 2020 and 2021, pharmaceutical and healthcare funds experienced a decline in 2022, with returns plummeting by an average 9.8 per cent. This trend has continued in the current year, with year-to-date return remaining in the negative (-4.9 per cent). In the past three months, pharma funds have been hit hard, experiencing a 7.9 per cent decline.

FDA halts sale of Bisleri!

FDA halts sale of Bisleri!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has directed Parle Exports, manufacturers of Bisleri bottled water, not to release the product in the market till further orders.

Lupin plans Rs 2bn expansion

Lupin plans Rs 2bn expansion

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Mumbai-based pharma major Lupin will invest over Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) this year to create additional manufacturing capacities.

FDA probe to tarnish our reputation: Subhiksha

FDA probe to tarnish our reputation: Subhiksha

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

Retail chain Subhiksha feels it is being unfairly targeted by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra in initiating enquiries and hygiene checks on grounds that it is selling repackaged goods. The company would present its case in a hearing scheduled on August 8.

US gives full approval to Pfizer Covid vaccine

US gives full approval to Pfizer Covid vaccine

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

More than 200 million Pfizer doses have been administered in the US, and hundreds of millions more worldwide, since December.

Obama's anti-tobacco bill, and its impact

Obama's anti-tobacco bill, and its impact

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

US President Barack Obama has signed a historic bill that gives the government powers to curb advertising and promotion of tobacco products.

US launches biggest crackdown on designer drugs

US launches biggest crackdown on designer drugs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The source of the synthetic drugs was Asia, especially India and China.

Ranbaxy whistle-blower to talk on quality of Made-in-India drugs

Ranbaxy whistle-blower to talk on quality of Made-in-India drugs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Whistle-blower Dinesh Thakur will speak on Made-in-India drugs at an event in Washington.

J&J licence to make cosmetics at Mulund plant cancelled

J&J licence to make cosmetics at Mulund plant cancelled

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The company has been held responsible for the violation of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940 and the rules framed in 1945.

'Insects found' in infant milk powder

'Insects found' in infant milk powder

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has ordered withdrawal of Amulspray from Mumbai with immediate effect.

Wockhardt launches Ondansetron in US

Wockhardt launches Ondansetron in US

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Wockhardt's US subsidiary, Wockhardt USA, has launched Ondansetron injection in the United States on December 26.

Zika epidemic: Donated blood across US to be screened for virus

Zika epidemic: Donated blood across US to be screened for virus

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

The Food and Drug Administration says all those areas are currently in compliance with blood screening, but that expanded testing is now needed.

Medic's murder: IMA survey reveals 35% of doctors feel unsafe

Medic's murder: IMA survey reveals 35% of doctors feel unsafe

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The respondents were from over 22 states with 85 percent of them being under 35 years while 61 percent were interns or postgraduate trainees.

Pfizer, BioNTech claim their Covid vaccine over 90% effective

Pfizer, BioNTech claim their Covid vaccine over 90% effective

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

After discussion with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the companies recently elected to drop the 32-case interim analysis and conduct the first interim analysis at a minimum of 62 cases, the statement said.

Raja Krishnamoorthi on why so many Indian Americans are running for office

Raja Krishnamoorthi on why so many Indian Americans are running for office

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

With an increasing number of people from the Indian-American community playing a significant role in US elections, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said there is a realisation among them that "if you don't have a seat at the table, you're on the menu -- that is why they are voting and running for office in large numbers".

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod for Topiramate

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod for Topiramate

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

Pharma major Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd on Friday said it has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market 25 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg Topiramate tablets.

Wockhardt antibiotic gets USFDA nod

Wockhardt antibiotic gets USFDA nod

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Wockhardt Ltd said on Thursday it has received approval from USFDA for marketing antibiotic, Clarithromycin tablets, in the US market.

Dr Reddy's gets USFDA nod for Amlodipine

Dr Reddy's gets USFDA nod for Amlodipine

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd on Friday said it has received tentative approval from US Food and Drug Administration for amlodipine besylate tablets.

New Jersey: Feds conduct search at Ranbaxy HQ

New Jersey: Feds conduct search at Ranbaxy HQ

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Agents from the US Food and Drug Administration apparently locked down the US headquarters of the Indian pharmaceutical major as well.

Ranbaxy to market Cefprozil in USA

Ranbaxy to market Cefprozil in USA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Ranbaxy Laboratories will soon join the select club of Indian pharmaceutical majors and have a share in the $76.6 million generics market for anti-infective Cefprozil tablets in the US.

'Red Bull' under FDA lens

'Red Bull' under FDA lens

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has prohibited the sales of 'Red Bull', an energy drink, following complaints that the product's main ingredient Taurine is an animal derivative, which the company denies saying it is derived sythetically.

US withdraws emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

US withdraws emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The Food and Drug Administration said its decision is based on new information, including clinical trial data results, that have led it to conclude that the drugs may not be effective to treat COVID-19 and that its potential benefits for such use do not outweigh its known and potential risks.

Silicone breast implants may rupture: US FDA

Silicone breast implants may rupture: US FDA

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

The alternative, saline implants, rupture too, but such failures are quickly recognised by women as their breasts deflate.

How safe is the baby oil?

How safe is the baby oil?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

Maharashtra to cancel licences of gutkha cos

Maharashtra to cancel licences of gutkha cos

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration on Saturday issued directives to various departments to cancel the licences of gutkha manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers in the state after finding magnesium carbonate in gutkha.

Pune sweet maker gets USFDA nod

Pune sweet maker gets USFDA nod

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

FDA cracks down on Bisleri

FDA cracks down on Bisleri

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration on Monday ordered Parle Bisleri, manufacturer of Bisleri mineral water to stop production in its two units in Mumbai with immediate effect.

India's drug inspectors hard-pressed to scrutinise factories

India's drug inspectors hard-pressed to scrutinise factories

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

There are just 1,500 drug inspectors responsible for more than 10,000 factories in India

Maharashtra chemists on strike on Jan 11, 12

Maharashtra chemists on strike on Jan 11, 12

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

More than 44,000 chemists and druggists across Maharashtra will go on a two-day strike on January 11 and 12 to protest the 'draconian' measure by the Food and Drug Administration, which proposed withdrawal of licences in case of any violation.

Maharashtra chemists' strike on Jan 11, 12

Maharashtra chemists' strike on Jan 11, 12

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

More than 44,000 chemists and druggists across Maharashtra would go on a two-day strike on January 11 and 12

Wockhardt gets US nod for Zonisamide

Wockhardt gets US nod for Zonisamide

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Wockhardt has received United States Food & Drug Administration approval to market Zonisamide capsules.