India and Nicaragua Strengthen Pharmaceutical Ties Through Pharmacopoeia Recognition
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Signing of MoU on Pharmacopoeia recognition between India and Nicaragua |
| Signatories | Dr. Sumit Seth (India's Ambassador to Nicaragua) and Dr. Martha Reyes (Nicaragua's Health Minister) |
| Significance | Nicaragua becomes the first Spanish-speaking nation to recognize the Indian Pharmacopeia (IP) |
| Indian Pharmacopeia (IP) | Official book of drug standards in India, established in 1955 |
| Global Recognition of IP | Recognized by Afghanistan, Ghana, Nepal, Mauritius, Suriname, and now Nicaragua |
| Pharmacopoeia's Role | Sets standards for drug composition, purity, and testing methods |
| Major Global Pharmacopoeias | USP (USA), BP (UK), Ph Eur (Europe), JP (Japan) |
| Nicaragua's Details | Capital: Managua; Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba; President: Daniel Ortega; Continent: North America |