Drugs Technical Advisory Board Flashcards
1
Q
What is DTAB ?
A
It is the highest statutory decision making body on technical matters related to drugs in the country
2
Q
Which act is it constituted under ?
A
Drugs and Cosmetics Act , 1940
3
Q
Which organization is it a part of and under which ministry ?
A
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4
Q
What was the recent decision that the Centre took with the consultation of DTAB ?
A
Centre said that all medical devices – all implantable devices, CT scan , PET and MRI equipment , dialysis machines and bone marrow seperators will be treated as drugs for human beings from 2020
