11 substandard drugs in use in Telangana, finds Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
HYDERABAD: At least 11 generic drugs, including painkillers, antibiotics, and cough syrups in use in Telangana were found to be ‘not of standard quality’ (NSQ) by the Union health ministry’s…
Piramal Pharma’s Telangana unit starts production of general anesthesia drug Sevoflurane
Piramal Pharma said that it has commenced the commercial production of Sevoflurane at the company’s facility located at Digwal, Telangana, India. This was achieved by creating capacity for Sevoflurane manufacture…
3 lotion companies fail to prove ‘skin whitening’ claims, fined
NEW DELHI: Advertisements on e-commerce platforms that claim certain body lotion can whiten your skin in just minutes always sounded fictitious. What you doubted has turned out to be true.…
Alembic Pharma receives USFDA final approval for Pantoprazole Sodium Injection
Alembic Pharmaceuticals (Alembic) announced that it has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Pantoprazole Sodium. The approved…
Maharashtra starts inspection of blood banks to check violation
The Maharashtra state health department has directed district blood transfusion officers to inspect blood banks across the state and submit report within a month, said officials on Saturday. The State…
State set to issue instructions to med shops to put up QR codes
Kolkata: In the wake of a series of fake medicines being recovered from various parts of the state, the state Health department is set to issue instructions to medicine shops…
Dabur To Withdraw ‘Anti-bacterial’ Claims from Toothpaste Labels
Dabur India Ltd has told the Bombay High Court that it will withdraw terms like “anti-inflammatory,” “anti-bacterial,” and “analgesic” from the labels of its two toothpaste products, Dabur Meswak Toothpaste…
Cancer, diabetes drugs under government price control to get costlier
Government-controlled medicines, including that of cancer, diabetes, heart-related concerns and other antibiotics, will soon get costlier, government sources told India Today TV’s sister publication, Business Today. These medicines are expected…
Trump to announce pharma tariffs soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would soon announce tariffs targeting the pharmaceutical industry but did not provide details on timing or rates. Speaking to reporters aboard…
Traws Pharma announces CEO retirement and interim successor
NEWTOWN, Pa. – Traws Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRAW), a biopharmaceutical company focusing on antiviral therapies, has announced the retirement of its CEO, Werner Cautreels, PhD, effective at the close of…
Mankind Pharma faces Rs 183 crore tax demand, plans to appeal
Mankind Pharma has received tax demand orders from the Income Tax Department for Assessment Years (AY) 2014-15 to 2017-18, amounting to ₹183.11 crore, including interest. The demand arises from the…
Indian Pharma Poised To Gain As US Tariffs Impact Global Rivals: JP Morgan Report
Mumbai: Indian pharma companies may stand to gain market share due to the potential impact of US tariffs, according to a JPMorgan report. Essentially, Indian pharmaceutical companies have the potential…
As resident doctor, male nurse clash at hospital in Ajmer, strike threats loom
Ajmer: A resident doctor and a male nurse at JLN Hospital locked horns Thursday morning and accused each other of beating and misbehaving, leading to the unions of medical staff…
Penza region keen on pharma sector: Minister
Mumbai: Indian companies can export pharmaceutical products to Penza region of Russia as many European pharma suppliers have exited the market. “Indian companies can export pharmaceutical products to the Penza…
API maker Granules Pharma simplifies structure involving US subsidiaries
API manufacturer Granules Pharma has announced a restructuring to simplify its organisational structure, resulting in its American unit Granules USA transferring assets to Granules Pharma Inc and merging with it,…
Punjab Police bust Pak-backed narco-terrorism hawala network, seize Rs 5 crore
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Punjab Police, with the support of central agencies, has arrested 11 people, including five drug smugglers, three drug hawala money couriers and three…
Stock market update: Nifty Pharma index falls 0.79% in an upbeat market
NEW DELHI: The Nifty Pharma index traded negative around 10:19AM(IST)on Tuesday in an upbeat market. Abbott India Ltd.(up 0.74 per cent), Gland Pharma Ltd.(up 0.68 per cent), Biocon Ltd.(up 0.41…
No Govt staff involved in promoting fake drugs, vaccination: Odisha Health Minister
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government ruled out any involvement of its employees in illegal activities related to the promotion of fake medicines and vaccinations. In response to a query from BJD…
Doctors cannot be arrested without prior approval! Check out Rajasthan Govt SOP to prevent violence against doctors
Jaipur: Doctors cannot be arrested without prior approval from SP level officer and FIRs against alleged instances of violence against doctors and medical professionals have to be filed within six hours of…
SMS Pharma gains after Hyderabad facility completes USFDA inspection
SMS Pharmaceuticals rose 1.79% to Rs 221.80 after company announced that it has successfully completed a US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) inspection at its API manufacturing facility located in…
