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Is India capable of ensuring equitable access to biopharmaceuticals?

Express Pharma

In a bid to resolve both physical and financial restrictions inhibiting equitable access to quality medicines, the Jan Aushadhi scheme was launched in 2008 and envisaged the setting up of dedicated Janaushadhi Kendras to provide quality generic medicines at capped prices for the general public.

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CHMP meeting highlights: February 2024

European Pharmaceutical Review

Medicine indication extensions recommended by the CHMP The committee recommended extensions of indications for six EU-approved medicines, including: CARVYKTI ® ▼ (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel)* , Keytruda and Reblozyl*. These products were designated as an orphan medicine during their development.