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Rajasthan government to provide free medical tests

December 13, 2012
 The Rajasthan government will launch the facility of free basic medical tests for patients here from April 7 next year, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced Thursday. Addressing a press conference on completion of the …

Now 348 essential drugs to have a price cap!

November 23, 2012
The Indian government has approved a new Essential Drug List which increases the number of drugs included in the list and will therefore be subjected to a price-cap. The move will curtail prices of costly brands sold by both …

Indian drug-maker Lupin launches generic cholesterol lowering tablet in the US

November 21, 2012
Drug-maker Lupin  said its subsidiary Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc has launched cholesterol lowering drug Fenofibrate tablets in 48mg and 145mg strengths in the United States. The Mumbai-based company's Fenofibrate tablets are a …

Rajasthan government’s free livestock medicine scheme a huge hit

November 20, 2012
A free medicine scheme for livestock in Rajasthan has led to a 25 percent increase in the number of cattle coming to government-run veterinary centres, says Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, stressing the importance of the initiative …

Gilead Sciences inks deal with Ranbaxy and others to provide low-cost generic HIV drug

August 4, 2012
In a path-breaking move that will help bring HIV medicine to the masses, drug giant Gilead Sciences signed deals with three Indian firms, including Ranbaxy Laboratories to collaborate on providing low-cost generic versions of its …

Aurobindo Pharma to launch generic anti-diabetic drug in the US

July 24, 2012
Aurobindo Pharma, a leading Hyderabad-based drug-maker announced on Monday that they’re all set to launch a generic anti-diabetic drug Metformin Hydrochloride extended release tablets in 500 and 750mg strengths in the US …

Satyamev Jayate: Bihar seeks Aamir’s help to popularise generic drugs

July 9, 2012
Impressed by Aamir Khan's advocacy of generic drugs, Bihar has sought the Bollywood star's help to create awareness and popularise the medicines among the people in the state, a minister said Sunday. "I have requested Aamir Khan …

Ban on branded drugs could see India’s $5.4 million free drugs-for-all policy work

July 6, 2012
The centre has put in place a $ 5.4 million policy to provide free medicine for all. This could change the lives of millions and bring down the out-of-pocket expenditure. The other effect will be that will cut big pharmas out of …