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    Continuously rising medicines cost-- Why ?

    I'm a pretty old graduate, so it does not apply during my time, but if you look for the past 10-15 years, the cost of doing MBBS, PG and super specialisation is around 4-7 CR. The govt colleges cannot fulfill the quantum of doctors needed for Indian patients. Most medical colleges are private...
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    Continuously rising medicines cost-- Why ?

    The first part is incorrect wrt drugs and dosing. Dose is according to weight, yes, becuase every drug undergoes body distribution, which impacts bioavailibility, metabolism, effect and excretion. So weight based dosing segregation almost always happens for certain drugs like antibiotics. The...
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    Review Amazon India - Feedback Thread

    And that's why I order Legos from Flipkart. I literally got the same lego in nearly mint condition. Along with Rivendell which also came in mint condition. Burnt my fingers with amazon Legos for years. Had to return every single purchase
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    Continuously rising medicines cost-- Why ?

    Young means? Peadiatric dosing are different. Immunity leads to lower dosing? Huh? Thats not correct. Whats a lower intensity problem? And I'm not saying generics don't work. 90% of what you see in markets is generics - branded generics (like Calpol, Crocin etc). JA is unbranded generic. And...
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    Continuously rising medicines cost-- Why ?

    https://x.com/d_s_thakur/status/1840008781045837903?s=46&t=P9sKvrVPgRE_3Ur_zyvcSg Unfortunately, this is not new. By law, companies will only get a stay of 10 days for their drugs. Back to business as usual then.
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    Continuously rising medicines cost-- Why ?

    Dude, pleeeeeease. No. Not enough. There's a reason we do 4 phases of human studies after animal trials. Phase 1 and 2 will look at dose ranging, efficacy and safety signals (pertaining to planned dose) before going to RCTs for phase 3. If someone needs 40 mg of Olmesartan, 20 mg will not do...
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    Continuously rising medicines cost-- Why ?

    No worries man. These are no achievements, just part of job. MSF specially required everyone to wear multiple hats - I was practicing with them at Naxalite areas in Chattisgarh, but also handling drug procurement which they are very very strict about. CDSCO, I've been to their office for NDAs...
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    Continuously rising medicines cost-- Why ?

    Bruh, where did I say all branded generics are good? I literally posted links which say there is no QC in India. But the chance of finding working API in branded generics is much much higher than JA meds. Plus if someone sticks to bigger MNC brands like Abbott, Pfizer, GSK etc, you'll not have...
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    Continuously rising medicines cost-- Why ?

    Most Jan Ashuddhi meds are pretty crap. Experience with my prescriptions and several other in medical fraternity. Not all are crap, but you'll never know which one is good.
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    Continuously rising medicines cost-- Why ?

    .... Short list highlighted by media. https://www.cnbctv18.com/photos/india/healthcare/indian-pharma-giants-draw-fda-flak-a-string-of-warnings-in-2024-so-far-19480964.htm https://x.com/advaidism/status/1838420511279259827?s=46&t=P9sKvrVPgRE_3Ur_zyvcSg .....
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    Continuously rising medicines cost-- Why ?

    Please don't get generics from unknown brands or Jan Ashuddhi kendras. My FIL is a bypass patient, with stents. Without telling any of us, he looked at the cost differential for his monthly meds - generics vs those prescribed by our trusted cardio - and changed them to JA meds. Within 2 months...
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    News Apple Event - iPhone 16

    How's the case cutout for camera control? Does it hamper functionality?
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    Continuously rising medicines cost-- Why ?

    Partially agree with him. The challenge is most Indian CMOs have extremely poor history of checking bioequivalence with parent molecule. This has been noted several times by USFDA etc, and you would know this for listed companies who get such notices. Earlier, USFDA couldn't visit a plant...
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    Review Amazon India - Feedback Thread

    Complain via INGRAM/PGPORTAL.
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    News Apple Event - iPhone 16

    Meanwhile delivery in 9 mins... ...... And BB also delivering Apple watch 10 etc in 10-30 mins.. We've reached peak quick commerce in India!
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    The Indie Gaming Scene - News, Views & Reviews

    Don't sleep on The Plucky Squire. Launched day before yesterday on most platforms - is free with PS Plus top 2 tiers. Absolute delight to play with young ones. Also highly recommend Gimmick 2, Elsie, Pizza Tower and Thank Goodness You're Here (deliciously funny with tons of Brit humor).
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    News Apple Event - iPhone 16

    Not really unless you want Dynamic Island or physical camera button. Wait for 17 which will likely support better and more AI features. I've a feeling both 15 and 16 gens will get obsolete quote quickly (like 14/Pro and base 15 for AI). BB.. ..... Blinkit too..
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    News Apple Event - iPhone 16

    Bruh! I've always applied without bubbles or dust at home dining table. Mom's phone, dad's phone, wife's phone (at least thrice since she keeps on dropping the phone), mine.
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    News Apple Event - iPhone 16

    I've used both ESR and Spigen for 14PM. Both work really well - no fading, breaks etc even after 2 years. Don't get the clear case from these companies though as the side borders will yellow within no time. For clear case, only Apple since they use Polycarbonate even on sides - but that makes...