India waives local trials for select foreign-approved drugs
The Hindu — August 8, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC
Summary: India's Central Government has waived local clinical trial requirements for drugs approved in the US, UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the EU. This applies to orphan drugs, gene therapies, pandemic-related drugs, and those with significant therapeutic advances. The decision, announced on August 7, aims to improve drug accessibility and affordability in India, responding to long-standing demands from pharmaceutical companies and health experts.
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