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Dr. R. S. Thakur
Chief Editor
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru-560035.
Email: drramsthakur@gmail.com

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices of 20 formulations under Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 based on the decision of 93rd Authority meeting dated 15.11.2021. The drug candidate Dapagliflozin and metformin extended release is included in 17 formulations out of 20 for which price fixation is applied. Dapagliflozin was patented by AstraZeneca and there are sixteen USA patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.

Roche announced that the European Commission has extended the marketing authorisation for Actemra®/RoActemra® (tocilizumab) to include the treatment of COVID-19 in adults who are receiving systemic corticosteroids and require supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation. This decision comes just hours after the recommendation by the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), reflecting the urgent need for Actemra/RoActemra as a potential treatment option during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

GlaxoSmithKline plc and Vir Biotechnology, Inc announced an update to preclinical data on bioRxiv1, a preprint server, demonstrating that sotrovimab, an investigational monoclonal antibody, retains in vitro activity against the full known Omicron spike protein, the new SARS-CoV-2 variant (B.1.1.529). The preclinical data was generated through pseudo-virus testing of the combined known mutations of the Omicron variant, which included the maximum number of changes (37 mutations) identified to date in the spike protein.

CSIR- Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), a premier drug research institute of India was inaugurated on 17th Feb 1951 by the then Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru with a vision to strengthen and advance the field of drug research and development in the country. The Institute has made significant accomplishments in the pursuit of its mission to New Drugs & Technologies for affordable healthcare for all, generation of knowledge base and nurturing future leaders for healthcare sector.

The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, is a premier scientific institute and one of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)-accredited Laboratories dedicated to human sports dope testing & allied research. This is the only Laboratory of its kind in the country having state-of-the-art facilities. It is equipped with the latest and sophisticated analytical equipment including LC-Orbitrap-HRMS, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC/C/IRMS, etc.

For the last six decades Central Government Health Scheme is providing comprehensive medical care to the Central Government employees and pensioners enrolled under the scheme. In fact CGHS caters to the healthcare needs of eligible beneficiaries covering all four pillars of democratic set up in India namely Legislature, Judiciary, Executive and Press.

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for recruitment of the following posts on Contract /out sourcing basis under the Control of Director of Medical Education to work in Govt.ENT Hospital, Visakhapatnam initially for a period of one year.

Post : Pharmacist Gr-II

Manipal Academy of Higher Education is a globally engaged institution with active partnership with more than 220 leading universities around the globe. Our relations with institutions, government agencies and organisations in study, research and service provide faculty and students access to world-class institutions, experiences and resources.

Post : Senior Research Fellow

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for recruitment of the following posts on Contract /out sourcing basis under the Control of Director of Medical Education to work in Government Victoria Hospital for Women and Children, Visakhapatnam initially for a period of one year

Post : Pharmacist Gr-II

Established in 1984, the Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTech) is one among the chain of 37 national laboratories, 6 units and 39 outreach centres of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Set-up to be a fore-runner in the niche domain of microbial biotechnology, the Institute in its initial years functioned from a start-up laboratory that provided a truly world-class R&D ambience in an area of over 10,000 sq. ft. to its researchers.

All-India Institute of Medical Sciences was established as an institution of national importance by an Act of Parliament with the objects to develop patterns of teaching in Undergraduate and Post-graduate Medical Education in all its branches so as to demonstrate a high standard of Medical Education in India; to bring together in one place educational facilities of the highest order for the training of personnel in all important branches of health activity; and to attain self-sufficiency in Post-graduate Medical Education.

CSIR - Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) is a premier Institute of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), engaged in research of national importance in the areas of genomics, molecular medicine, bioinformatics, proteomics and environmental biotechnology.

CSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB), desires to engage qualified incumbents on a purely temporary basis in various ongoing projects of the Institute as listed below.

Envisioned in the lap of sacred Himalayas, Myrica aspires to become one of most Holistic, Innovative, Affordable and Patient centric company. With more than 100 years of leadership experience in Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Information Technology, we are determined to solve the major challenges in global healthcare space today, through our Pharmaceutical Products and Healthcare services.

Post : Customer Relationship Manager

Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy, Gorakhpur was established in 2019 and approved by Pharmacy Council of India, Dr. A.P.J.A.K.T.U., Lucknow, A.I.C.T.E. New Delhi, and B.T.E.- Uttar Pradesh. College is dedicated to develop and nurture pharmaceutical education and research.

Post : Principal, Assistant Professor, Lecturer

• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacognosy
• Pharmacology

Indoco Remedies Ltd., is a fully integrated, research-oriented pharma company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of Formulations and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). We have seven decades of presence in the Indian Pharma market and a strong foothold in the international market across 55 countries. Indoco, a USD 166 million company, employs around 6000 personnel, including over 300 skilled scientists.

Post : Deputy Manager (Qms) - Qa (Tablet Formulation)

A common strategy to make vaccines more powerful is to deliver them along with an adjuvant — a compound that stimulates the immune system to produce a stronger response.

Researchers from MIT, the La Jolla Institute for Immunology, and other institutions have now designed a new nanoparticle adjuvant that may be more potent than others now in use. Studies in mice showed that it significantly improved antibody production following vaccination against HIV, diphtheria, and influenza.

Calibre Scientific is pleased to announce the acquisition of Benson Polymeric, a manufacturer of polymer-based HPLC columns and resin. Benson Polymeric further enhances Calibre Scientific’s growing presence in the chromatography sector.

The Government of HP in exercise of the powers conferred under article 162 read with proviso of Article 309 of the Constitution of India constituted the HR Staff Selection Commission with its headquarters at Hamirpur vide notification No. Per (APB) B (1 >-1/98 dated 6th October 1998. The commission has been entrusted with the responsibility of making recommendations to all class-ill services/posts including such posts on contract basis under the HP Govt.