25Jun 2025
TB Drugs Off-Patent: Govt Channels Only Access
OFF-PATENT TB DRUGS RESTRICTED TO GOVT CHANNELS Why in the News? DCGI directive: India will restrict off-patent TB drugs like Bedaquiline and Delamanid to government supply chains Policy aim: The move aligns with the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) to prevent drug resistance. Regulatory order: All packaging must now carry the warning: “For use in …
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