Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: The Print
Context: India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has given conditional approval for the continued manufacture and sale of five fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines.
- The FDC drugs in question are part of the 344 drug combinations banned by the government in 2016.
Fixed-dose combination (FDC) refers to a pharmaceutical formulation that contains two or more active ingredients combined in a fixed ratio in a single dosage form. Each of the active ingredients in the combination maintains a constant dose.
FDCs are commonly used in various medical fields, including the treatment of infectious diseases, chronic conditions, and other health issues.
