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The process by which the mRNA codes for a particular protein is known as translation. It is the final step in which an mRNA carrying information from DNA synthesises proteins. It is a necessary process performed by almost all living cells, leaving erythrocytes (Reb Blood Cells or RBCs), which are believed to be the only exception. A research team led by Sandeep M Eswarappa, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, has identified that mature human RBCs can also make their proteins.

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission clarifies on three new general chapters introduced in Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022 which are on Uniformity of Dosage Units, Elemental Impurities and Nitrosamine Impurities.

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has published the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2022 and Hon ble Union Health Minister released the 9th edition of IP 2022 in July, 2022 in Vigyan Bhawan. New Delhi.

The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has directed all the State and Union Territory (UT) governments and State Pharmacy Council to immediately implement the Pharmacy Practice Regulations (PPR), 2015. In January 2015, PCI had already notified about the implementation of the PPR,2015.

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today chaired a meeting with public health experts and officials to review the COVID19 pandemic situation in the country, status of vaccination drive and the Global scenario of new variants of Covid-19.Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health) NITI Aayog was also present during the meeting.

Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) announced that the company will invest about Rs 700 Crores to set up a new animal vaccine manufacturing facility in Genome Valley, Hyderabad.

The IIL, a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), is already one of the world’s largest FMD vaccine manufacturers. It is also the leading vaccine supplier to the Government of India’s National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP).

NPPA has received requests from few companies about trade margin clarification of cardiac stents. On which, NPPA notified that ceiling prices of cardiac stent remains same as earlier without any changes as notified on 30th March 2022 till further notice.

Government constitutes a committee on affordable medicines and health products to address the issues of pharma industries giving temptation for prescribing medicines.

The committee is chaired by Niti ayog and contains five members which includes, Chief Economic Adviser, Ministry of Finance; Secretary, Department of Health Research; Vice-Chairperson, NLEM Joint; Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion; and Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Sitagliptin, a new variant of medicines for diabetes, launched at affordable prices for all under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana. PMBI included new variants of medicines Sitagliptin and its combination in its all Jan Aushdhi Kendras.

Sitagliptin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. All these variants are available at 60% to 70% lesser prices than branded variants.

Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that Pfizer and Flynn charged unfairly high prices for phenytoin sodium capsules for over 4 years, ultimately paid for by the NHS. These two companies are fined for 70 mn pound out of which Pfizer fined pound 63 million and Flynn fined for pound 6.7 million.