India's 'Haphazard' Ban On 344 Combos Struck Down But Will Science Prevail?
Executive Summary
An Indian court has struck down a controversial government order aimed at weeding out over 300 irrational fixed dose combinations, bringing some relief to the pharma industry, although the case seems far from over. The jury appears to be still out on the therapeutic rationale of some of the combinations, raising questions around patient interests.
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