The Live Ahmedabad
  • Home
  • Ahd City
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Crime
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Featured

The Live Ahmedabad

  • Home
  • Ahd City
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Crime
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Featured
Gujarat

Gujarat government adds 665 drugs to the list of Essential Drugs; total count reaches 1382

by TLAteam July 27, 2024July 27, 2024
written by TLAteam July 27, 2024July 27, 2024
Gujarat government adds 665 drugs to the list of Essential Drugs; total count reaches 1382

Gujarat Government announced the addition of 665 drugs to the list of life-saving drugs. The Gujarat government has increased the Essential Drug List (EDL) from 717 to 1382 drugs for the 2024-25 period. These drugs will be available free of charge at all health centres, from sub-centres to civil hospitals in both rural and urban areas.

Business News

The EDL is revised annually by the state government to ensure the availability of necessary medicines. This year, the list includes new drugs against cancer, infection, cardiovascular illness, diabetes, blood pressure, and kidney diseases.

The additions include 308 drugs for primary therapy, 495 for secondary therapy, 1349 for tertiary therapy, and 33 for special therapy. The list comprises 543 tablets, 331 injections, 300 surgical items, and 208 other drugs, ensuring a wide range of treatment options.

The Health minister Rushikesh patel highlighted increases in specific drug categories. In the list of life-saving drugs, Cardiovascular drugs increased from 24 to 117, anti-infective drugs from 120 to 199, anti-cancer drugs from 13 to 47, and neurological and psychiatric drugs from 52 to 123, covering a total of 12 disease categories.

When a drug is added to the Essential Drug List (EDL), it becomes available in government-run health facilities like hospitals and clinics. The drug is provided free or at a reduced cost to ensure everyone can access it. It meets safety and effectiveness standards and addresses common health issues. The government prioritises its supply to maintain continuous availability, reflecting public health needs and tackling critical health conditions.

0 comment
previous post
Over 14,000 people shifted, 1600 rescued in Gujarat amid heavy rains
next post
Explained: How the satellite-based toll system will be different from FASTag, its implementation & payment process

You may also like

Low Interest in BSc at Gujarat University, Fewest...

July 11, 2025

Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Orders Citywide Bridge Inspection After...

July 11, 2025

No Official Data on Unsafe Bridges in Gujarat;...

July 11, 2025

Ami Modi Elected First Woman President of AGSCD

July 10, 2025

GLS University Holds Orientation for First-Year B.Com Students

July 10, 2025

Classes Begin at GU Without Minor Subject List;...

July 10, 2025

Recent Bridge and Infrastructure Failures in Gujarat and...

July 10, 2025

‘It Felt Like an Earthquake’: Eyewitnesses Describe Terror...

July 10, 2025

Over 12,000 Pharmacy Students in Gujarat Face Delays...

July 9, 2025

GNLU Concludes Orientation Programme for New Law Students

July 9, 2025

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Business News

Recent Posts

  • HA Students Reflect on Role of Gurus in a Tech-Driven World

    July 11, 2025
  • Low Interest in BSc at Gujarat University, Fewest Admissions Among UG Courses

    July 11, 2025
  • Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Orders Citywide Bridge Inspection After Vadodara Incident

    July 11, 2025
  • No Official Data on Unsafe Bridges in Gujarat; 28 Old Structures Under Repair

    July 11, 2025
  • Ahmedabad Police check 724 medical stores overnight, file 160 cases including one for drugs

    July 10, 2025
July 2024
MTWTFSS
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031 
« Jun Aug »
The Live Ahmedabad
Footer Logo
  • Home
  • Ahd City
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Crime
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Featured
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Advertise with Us
  • Work With Us
  • Contact Us

© 2021 - The Live Ahmedabad. All Rights Reserved.