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There are some big picture changes underway driving GSK's upbeat stance on adult immunization. With a population of about 1.43bn and improving life expectancy in India, the preventive medicine theme is gaining traction, including on the policy front.

The manufacturers are exporting the Cough Syrup to USA, UK, Canada, EU, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Republic of Korea and Switzerland, the requirement of testing from the laboratories may be waived off, in view of approval granted by these countries regulatory agencies for plants or section engaged in manufacturing and export of Cough Syrup, said in a notification by DGFT.

Study finds that in contrast to developed countries that kept resistance levels under control, a considerable increase in resistance to various classes of antibiotics occurred in ESKAPE pathogens in India over the 2010-2020 decade. The study is published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced comprehensive regulations for medical devices aimed at aligning the country's regulatory framework with globally accepted standards. This initiative seeks to foster a regulatory ecosystem that promotes growth and innovation in the medical device sector.