Laser, IPL and radiofrequency equipment for use in aesthetics A device for use in aesthetic medicine is classified biomedical, active, non-invasive, or minimally invasive device that acts through the administration or exchange of energy in the form of non-ionizing radiation, to or from the human body. Most of the equipment in this category belongs to
Preliminary results of a randomized study with adult patients older than 65 years. The researchers found that over a 3-year period of treatment, patients who received multivitamins such as vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D, and other micronutrients reduced fared better than those who received placebo. Investigators estimated that multivitamins were slowing cognitive aging by 60%
Emergency decree No. 0-26-2020 established various exceptional and temporary measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in Perú. Our national regulator, DIGEMID, has established the prioritization of several administrative procedures: • Exceptional authorizations for individual treatment of patients, which grants the bearer authorization to import medicines, biological products, and medical devices. •
The General Secretariat of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN), through resolution No. 2206, approved the Andean technical regulation of Good Manufacturing Practices applicable to cosmetic products, which must be complied with by companies or establishments that manufacture, package, condition, or manufacture cosmetic products commercialized in the territories of the CAN member countries (Colombia, Peru,
Estimates of the Peruvian Cosmetic and Hygiene Guild (COPECOH) indicate that the market for personal hygiene and cosmetic products would mobilize up to 9.8 billion soles during this year. The products with the greatest demand, mainly by women, are fragrances, hair products, skincare products, and makeup. In terms of consumer channels for these products, the
The National Authority of Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Devices, and Health Products has reduced the maximum period of evaluation for the inscription and reinscription of medical devices in the Peruvian sanitary registry. Medical Devices (MD) Class I, low risk: Up to thirty (30) calendar days. Medical Devices (MD) Class II, moderate risk: Up to sixty (60)
The president of the Pharmaceutical Industries Association (ADIFAN), José Silva, explained that Peruvian laboratories are at disadvantage compared to foreign manufacturers who are favored by tariff exemptions. Due to this situation, Peruvian laboratories manufacture less quantity of medicines, causing up to 70% of medicines in Perú to be imported and only the remaining 30% to
Pharma Consulting warns the general public about the danger of acquiring pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and other health products in unauthorized establishments or through advertisements on social networks and e-commerce websites. We express our concern about an increase in advertisements for products that lack the registration required, advertisements that proclaim unauthorized benefits, or therapeutic properties
The Indian pharmaceutical industry, in 2016, exported a total of USD 41 million to the Peruvian market, becoming the sixth largest supplier of pharmaceutical products in Peru. Ten health institutions in Peru represent 41% of imports of pharmaceutical products. The Ministry of Health ranks first with USD 66 million, representing 9% of the total imported