1. The Central Government is mulling including non-prescription Neutraceuticals currently regulated by the Central government food regulator the Food Safety Standards Authority of India, under the price control regime similar to Drug price regulation under the Drugs (Prices control) Order, 2013.
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2. The Supreme Court in continuation of prior orders issued acknowledging the concerns raised in a petition seeking to address the shortage of life saving Antiretroviral Drugs in the country, has granted the request of the petitioner to discuss the access of quality Antiretroviral Drugs to persons dealing with HIV.
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3. The Central Government has issued a Draft Notification proposing amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, mainly intending to introduce restriction on advertising Drugs listed in Schedule G of the Rules.
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4. Then United States Federal Trade Commission is set to take action against Drug supply middlemen and major pharmacy chains for use of anticompetitive tactics in negotiating Drug prices.
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5. The World Health Organization has issued a new and updated list of pathogens, to reorient the prioritization in combating Antimicrobial Resistance.
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