Hyderabad, Sep 17th: The antiviral drug Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) which is widely prescribed to treat swine flu will now be available for purchase at retail outlets in the capital and elsewhere in the state from Thursday. Only drug stores that have schedule X license will be allowed to retail these drugs. Hetro Drugs, the company involved in manufacturing Oseltamivir, will start retailing the antiviral drug from its 30 outlets in twin cities and 60 outlets located else where in the state. Drug will be sold strictly on basis of a doctor’s prescription.
The schedule X of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act includes narcotic and psychotropic drugs. To be able to sell such drugs, medical stores should obtain a Schedule X license from Drug Control Administration. In charge director of DCA Kondanda Ramaiah said that they were ready to issue Schedule X license to eligible stores with in 24 hours. Not many drug retail outlets in twin cities are eager to obtain Schedule X license because of procedural delays and need for adherence to rules and regulations under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
The schedule X of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act includes narcotic and psychotropic drugs. To be able to sell such drugs, medical stores should obtain a Schedule X license from Drug Control Administration. In charge director of DCA Kondanda Ramaiah said that they were ready to issue Schedule X license to eligible stores with in 24 hours. Not many drug retail outlets in twin cities are eager to obtain Schedule X license because of procedural delays and need for adherence to rules and regulations under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Telangana’s 'Liberation Day' Posted on 18-Sep-2009
Hyderabad, Sep 17th: The 61st anniversary of Telangana 'Liberation Day' was celebrated on Thursday with various political parties paying rich tributes to the freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the accession of Hyderabad state to India in 1948. Unfurling of the national flag, meeti...
CM urges Centre for storage space Posted on 18-Sep-2009
Hyderabad, Sep 17th: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah urged the Centre to create adequate storage space in the State for harvested kharif crop expected by October-end, and asked the District Collectors to make available enough godown space to prevent distress sale by farmers. Holding his maide...
APPSC issues Group-II notification Posted on 18-Sep-2009
Hyderabad, Sep 17th: The AP Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued the long-delayed Group-II notification for filling 682 vacancies in various departments in government offices. The notification came as a relief to lakhs of candidates as the posts were increased to 682 from 462 that were origin...
9 days Brahmotsavam from Sept 21 Posted on 18-Sep-2009
Tirumala, Sep 17th: Arrangements have been made for annual Brahmotsavam, festival at Tirumala from September 21 to 29. Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam (TTD) in its board meeting on Sept 17 cancelled special sevas and VVIP entrance and would keep the temple open for the darshan of general public during t...
2 coast guard stations in AP Posted on 18-Sep-2009
Kakinada, Sep 17th: Indian Coast Guard to set up two Coast Guard Stations at Krishnapatnam and Nizampatnam in the state shortly. Indian Coast Guard inspector general A. Rajasekhar told that in wake of the increasing activity at the Krishnapatnam and Nizampatnam, the union ministry of defense has deci...
Durga temple gears up for Dasara Posted on 19-Sep-2009
Vijayawada, Sep 18th: Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been made along the areas of the famed Sri Kanakadurga temple atop Indrakeeladri hill as over 10 lakh devotees are expected to throng the temple for the nine-day-long Dasara festivities, beginning here today. Temple sources told U...
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