Day: September 11, 2015
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Prebiotics-Probiotics: Know why Doctors prescribe them with antibiotics
If you are from medical field, you are familiar about Prebiotic-Probiotic terms. But if you are not medical professionals, you haven’t heard about this. Even if you are taking this product in the form of food or medicine, very few will heard or read about Prebiotic-Probiotic. Doctors usually prescribe it with higher antibiotics, to prevent…
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Good news for Indian Cancer Patients…..
In a decision, Supreme court on Friday upheld his 2012 order granting compulsory licence to an Indian Pharmaceutical firm to manufacture cheaper versions of costly branded Anticancer drugs. This decision will effect all cancer patients who were taking costly anti cancer drug treatments. Now cheaper generic will also available in market that may reduce…
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Doctors have to be careful while accepting any gifts !
Doctors have to be careful while accepting any gift or compensation from pharmaceutical companies because MCI has specifies some amendments in Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations has been passed. The Section 6.8.1 of the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations specifies that a doctor cannot accept: Gifts from…
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Ethics Code: Revolution or Just a start
In IndianPharmaceutical marketing, providing freebies and gift are important part of marketing strategy. From last two to three decade, it is part of nearly all marketing strategy that helped many companies to become big cats in Pharmaceutical sector. But what were the reasons that – this wrong practice has become important part to sell pharmaceutical…