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..............Current Issue - October 2008.............
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Cover Story
Conceptual Approach to Pharmaceutical Business
The Indian pharmaceutical industry has proved beyond doubt its capabilities in the world market by its astute manufacturing management and marketing acumen. Following are some of the areas wherein there may exist additional optimization possibilities. However, one should be careful to evaluate the concepts/ideas more in depth and evolve a strategy to suit one's own company's requirements ...
- Dr. GBRK Prasad
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IN FOCUS
TECHNOLOGY
Need and Development of Directly Compressible Co-processed Excipients
Tablets and capsules are the most preferred dosage forms of pharmaceutical scientists because they can be accurately dosed and provide good patient compliance, they are easy for companies to manufacture and they can be produced at a relatively low cost. The simplicity and cost-effectiveness of the direct-compression technology have positioned as an attractive alternative to traditional granulation technologies (wet granulation & dry granulation) ...
- Sanjay S. Patel, Natvarlal M. Patel
HEALTHCARE
When a Cardiac Intervention is required - it's not always easy for the patient and the family!
There is an ever-increasing burden of cardiac cases being identified every day. An unfortunate scenario is the affliction of the younger population and more unfortunate is the stress that the family and the patient go through in this unexpected age group of patients ...
- Dr. Ganesh Kumar
Screening Methods for Gynecological Cancers
Early detection and prompt treatment of early cancer and precancerous conditions provide the best possible protection against the cancer in the individual and the community. Use of the screening tests enumerated help in early detection of cancer and thereby with appropriate treatment, help to reduce morbidity and mortality and reduce the gynecological cancer burden in society ...
- Sachdev Yadav
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SPOT LIGHT
Opportunities In The Indian Medical Equipment Industry
Thanks to globalization, liberalization, and technology, the world is shrinking and mankind is transcending regional boundaries and communication barriers. Workshops, seminars, and conferences, apart from facilitating business ties, can help in developing bonds of friendship between countries. This can go a long way in creating mutually beneficial opportunities to spell success ...
- Dr. Prasad R. Chandragiri
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Medico-legal aspects of a Clinical Laboratory
Dr. Thuppil Venkatesh, Principal Advisor of the Quality Council of India, delivered a memorable lecture as he made his presentation on the medicolegal aspects of a clinical laboratory at the 5th Annual Quality Control Meet on Quality Awareness conducted by the Quality Council of India in collaboration with Bio-Rad Laboratories in September 2008 ...
- Dr. Thuppil Venkatesh
Lean Six Sigma in Quality Management: Myth or Muda?
Dr. Richard Pang, at the 5th Annual Quality Control Meet on Quality Awareness organized by the Quality Council of India and Bio-Rad Laboratories in September 2008, made a very informative presentation on Six Sigma, something that is attracting a lot of attention these days but not many are aware about its intricacies. This article is based on his presentation and has been deliberately incorporated for the benefit of those readers who were not fortunate enough the grace the occasion by their presence ...
- Richard Pang
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CLINICAL RESEARCH
Focus on R&D and the attraction of talent into the country
The Indian Pharmaceutical Industry today is in the front rank of India’s science-based industries with wide ranging capabilities in the complex field of drug manufacture and technology. A highly organized sector, the Indian Pharma Industry is estimated to be worth $ 9 billion, growing at about 8 to 9 percent annually. Technologically strong and totally self-reliant, the pharmaceutical industry in India has successfully leveraged its cost efficiencies across various aspects of production by virtue of its low R&D costs, innovative and skilled English speaking manpower, strength of national laboratories and an increasing balance of trade ...
- Mr. Samprada Singh
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INTERVIEW
"To aim high and to achieve the same is the main motto of Cheminnova Remedies Private Limited"
Mr. M. Vasudev Rao, Executive Director, Cheminnova Group revealed that the group is setting up a state-of-the-art injectable line in Hyderabad with an investment of Rs. 70 crore. "Cheminnova Remedies Private Limited" is inclined to manufacture lot of new formulations including syrups, suspensions, antacids and also products with an alcohol and narcotic drug base. Apart from this, the company is constructing a dedicated facility to manufacture ß-Lactum where staff, executives, workmen, and all others will be maintained separately as per GMP. Following are excerpts from his responses on being interviewed by Sneha Kadam ...
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