24-year-old woman dies during surgery; Five UP doctors booked for negligence
Ballia: In an alleged case of medical negligence, a case has been registered against five doctors at a private hospital in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, following the death of a 24-year-old…
Extortion, Fake Medicines: The Fall Of Surat’s Yoga Guru
The yoga guru, who was arrested last week, misled people in the name of faith and Ayurveda, said investigators. Surat: Just days after Ahmedabad cops dismantled a massive fake currency…
Taisho-controlled pharma giant DHG posts 9.4% net profit surge in 2025
DHG Pharmaceutical JSC (HoSE: DHG), one of the leading pharmaceutical firms in Vietnam, reported audited net profit of VND852 billion ($32.35 million) in 2025, down 5% from its pre-audit figure,…
Ship of Domestic Medical Device Industry flounders, thanks to Israel-Iran War
Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) sends SOS to Union Minister Piyush Goel New Delhi: The war tremors have started shaking the domestic medical device industry perched on the…
DCGI Cracks Down On 90 Unapproved Fixed-Dose Combinations: Cough Syrups, Vitamins, Diabetes Drugs Among Those Flagged For Sale Without Central Approval
New Delhi — India’s top drug regulator has issued a nationwide alert over 90 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs being manufactured and sold without mandatory central approval, directing all state and…
India’s drug body flags 90 unapproved FDC medicines, states told to take action
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), India’s top drug regulator, has identified at least 90 unapproved fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines in circulation and asked states to move against those…
India advancing as a global hub of affordable, quality healthcare solutions: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that India is steadily evolving into a robust pharma economy, which could help as a significant contributor to the country’s…
Unapproved drops for dry eyes pose risks: Govt
NEW DELHI: Flagging that certain yet-to-be-approved dry eye relief drops are being sold in the market, the central drugs regulator has asked states to cancel any permissions granted for these…
Semaglutide Patent Expires: Will Diabetes, Weight-Loss Treatment Become More Accessible For Patients?
The global conversation around obesity and type 2 diabetes management has shifted dramatically in recent years, largely due to the rise of GLP-1 receptor compounds. Among them, semaglutide has emerged…
Inaugural Conference of ‘Critical Nephrology Society of India’ (CNSI) puts Best Foot Forward
Dr D S Rana, Chairman, Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society was Cynosure of all Eyes New Delhi: Inaugural Conference of Critical Nephrology Society of India CNSICON 26 under the aegis…
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Govt highlights multi-layer framework to curb misleading advertisements
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday said a detailed regulatory framework is in place to check misleading advertisements across television, print, digital and online platforms, with multiple complaint redressal mechanisms…
Major breakhthrough: Sonbhadra cops nab codeine syrup racket handler in Bengal
Varanasi: In a major breakthrough, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Sonbhadra police arrested the codeine cough syrup smuggling syndicate’s alleged handler, Zuber Husain Sheikh, from Howrah in West Bengal.…
Study finds rising resistance to a last-resort antibiotic in Africa
Ethiopia: Resistance to a last-resort antibiotic is rising sharply in Africa to two multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial pathogens that pose major threats in health care settings, according to a study this week…
Patna: Over 20,000 Banned Injections Seized in Ramkrishna Nagar Area, One Arrested
Phulwari Sharif, Patna– In a major crackdown under the ongoing special anti-drug campaign, Patna Police busted an illegal trade of banned injections in the Nandlal Chhapra locality of Ramkrishna Nagar…
Pharma Company Bus Overturns in Miyapur, 10 Employees Injured, Probe Underway
Hyderabad: Ten employees sustained injuries after a pharmaceutical company’s bus overturned in Miyapur on the city’s outskirts, triggering an immediate response from emergency services. The incident took place when the…
India regulator asks states to implement uniform drug licensing norms to end quality gaps
NEW DELHI: India’s top drug regulator has reiterated the need for states to adopt uniform licensing guidelines for all drug-manufacturing applications to maintain the same quality standards across the country.…
Sale of fake obesity drugs driven by high prices, weight-loss desire prompts health concern
Ozempic and Mounjaro are brand names of the ‘GLP-1 receptor agonist’ class of medicines, which help one manage diabetes and obesity by targeting appetite and enhancing satiety, resulting in a…
CDSCO Has Approved 3 Drugs For Weight Management: Govt To Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Apex drug regulator CDSCO has approved three drugs — Orlistat, Tirzepatide and Semaglutide — for weight loss treatment in the country to be sold in retail on the…
No spurious drugs were detected in the state during the 2024–25 financial year and so far in 2025–26: CM Manik Saha in Assembly
Agartala: Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Tuesday informed the Tripura Legislative Assembly that the State Drugs Testing Laboratory (SDTL) has initiated action against 62 cases of “not of…
Chirag Paswan says India working with global bodies on nutraceutical regulations
New Delhi: India is working with global regulatory bodies, like Codex Alimentarius Commission, to formulate regulations for the nutraceutical industry, which has huge growth potential, Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan…
