10.As provided in the rules, surrogate marker should be considered as an interim data point and further clinical data should be generated following the approval of the new drug based on surrogate marker consideration that must unequivocally support the patients benefit. 11.Upon receipt of NDA the CDSCO should review the application to determine its completeness within timeline to be prescribed wit ...

ND & CT rules recognize the consideration of surrogate endpoints for approval of new drugs in certain situation where, the approval of a new drug may be based on the clinical data generated considering surrogate end-point rather than using standard outcome measures such as survival or disease progression which are reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit, or a clinical end point. 8. Surrogate ...

(b) An active diagnostic medical device referred to in sub-clause (1) of clause (a) shall be assigned to Class A, if it is intended to be used solely to illuminate a patient's body with light in the visible or near infrared spectrum. (c) An active diagnostic medical device referred to in clause (a) shall be assigned to Class C, if it is intended specifically for, — (1) the monitoring of vital phys ...

INTRODUCTION 1. A number of communicable as well as non-communicable diseases place heavy burdens in terms of morbidity and mortality, and economic losses, onto the populations and health systems of the country. 2. In order to address the disease burden, it is of paramount importance that safe and effective new drugs are developed and available for prevention and treatment of various diseases. 3. ...