What To Expect From India’s Proposed National Pharmaceutical Policy

Equity Or Royalty For Govt Sought Under R&D Policy

An updated National Pharmaceutical Policy aimed at enhancing India’s self-reliance and global competitiveness is on the cards. A focus on private-public partnering and academia-industry linkages means much of its success will depend on the ability of various parties to deliver within the constraints they operate in

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An updated National Pharmaceutical Policy, on the cards in India, aims to harmonize regulatory standards, bolster innovation, fortify drug quality and promote indigenization as the government enlists the industry’s support in achieving its vision of a $30tn economy by 2047.

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