Wednesday, December 23, 2009

GSK undertakes to withdraw ad on cervical cancer vaccine to DCGI

After almost a month of advertisement blitzkrieg in several national newspapers on cervical cancer vaccine, in gross violation of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs and Magical Remedies Act 1954, the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has given an assurance to the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) that it is unilaterally withdrawing the ads, it is learnt.

The details can be read here.

1 comment:

Cervical cancer vaccine said...

Cervical cancer is increasing very rapidly and is becoming a serious problem. It ranks third prevalent kind of cancer in women. There are some vaccines available for cervical cancer. But one should always consult a doctor for it.