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flag India launches updated pharmacopoeia with 121 new drug standards, boosting global health oversight and recognition.

flag The Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026, the 10th edition, was launched with 121 new monographs, bringing the total to 3,340, enhancing standards for anti-tubercular, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer drugs, iron supplements, and blood components. flag It marks India’s rising global influence, with its standards now recognized in 19 countries of the global south. flag India’s pharmacovigilance reporting rose from 123rd to 8th globally by 2025, reflecting improved drug safety monitoring through the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India. flag The update strengthens regulatory oversight and supports national health programs and the global pharmaceutical supply chain.

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