The following is an excerpt from a panel discussion on Zee Telugu on Muscular Dystrophy featuring medical experts and members of the BharathMD Foundation, a parent advocacy organization for Muscular Dystrophy. The insights shared during this discussion highlight the importance of awareness, early diagnosis, and access to resources for families navigating the challenges of MuscularRead more
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The GST Council in its 50th meeting on exempted the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on medicines and Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) used for personal use & treatment of rare diseases enlisted under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021. The meeting was chaired by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister SmtRead more
The following is an excerpt from an interview conducted by Pharma Intelligence with Prof Ramaiah Muthyala, President & CEO of Indian Organization for Rare Diseases (IORD), on central government’s exemption of customs duty on imported drugs and food items recommended for special medical purposes to treat rare diseases. You can read the complete story writtenRead more