The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, June 12, 2005

Govt wary of allowing grocery shops to hawk OTC drugs
THE Health Ministry is concerned about permitting neighbourhood kirana stores to stock over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, even as multinational pharmaceutical companies are pushing for relaxation of norms. The move has been under consideration for ... More

Move to curb advertising of prescription drugs
IN order to curb prescription drugs from being advertised, the Health Ministry is planning to amend the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954. Speaking at a seminar on `Responsible Self Medication' organised by the ... More

Kerala to introduce Bill to ban child labour
THE Kerala Government is planning to introduce a legislation to ban child labour in the State. The proposal is currently with the Law Department for vetting and it is expected to be introduced in the next Assembly session, according to the ... More

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