SMA Treatment Costs || “Can Risdiplam Be Offered at Lower Price in India?”: SC Asks Drug Manufacturer

The Supreme Court asked a drug manufacturer if medicine for the rare disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) can be made available at a lower price in India. The Court said that the Union of India and Seba PA can contact companies making the drug. This would help ensure affordable treatment for patients. The aim is to reduce the financial burden on families dealing with SMA.

“VIAGRA Trademark Exclusively Owned by Pfizer”: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court Yesterday (May 1st) held that global pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer is the exclusive and registered proprietor of the trademark ‘VIAGRA’, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction.

Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on PIL for Inclusion of Palliative Care in National Health Programme

In The Supreme Court Today (March 7th), a bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud requested the Centre’s response on Thursday regarding a PIL seeking direction to authorities for the inclusion of palliative care in the national health programme to support terminally-ill individuals.