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Telangana DCA Seizes Gabapentin Tablets Falsely Sold as Nutraceuticals in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a significant enforcement action against the illegal marketing of prescription medicines, the Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, seized Gabazen Tablets containing Gabapentin 300 mg in Hyderabad’s Malakpet area…

Massive Blood Wastage in Gujarat: Over 85,000 Units Discarded Due to Storage Lapses and Expiry

Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s healthcare system is under intense scrutiny after official data revealed that more than 85,000 units of donated blood were discarded across the state due to storage lapses, expiry, logistical…

AmeriHealth Home Healthcare Celebrates 5 Years of Compassionate Care

By organizing Grand Senior Citizens’ Event Faridabad/ New Delhi : AmeriHealth Home Healthcare, powered by Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, marked its 5th Anniversary with a grand celebration dedicated to…

Nearly Three in Ten Products in Indian Local Markets Perceived as Counterfeit; Pharmaceuticals and FMCG among Worst-Affected Sectors: ASPA–CRISIL Intelligence Report

New Delhi: Nearly 29% of products available in India’s local markets are perceived by consumers to be counterfeit, highlighting the growing challenge of fake goods across critical sectors, including pharmaceuticals…

Culture reports reveal bacteria damaged cornea of five patients from Kuchaman

Jaipur: Culture reports confirmed that five patients shifted to SMS Hospital, Jaipur, after cataract surgery at Kuchaman govt hospital have tested positive for serious postoperative eye infections caused by Enterobacter…

FSSAI prohibits Dabur from selling food products with ‘100%’ claims

FSSAI asserted that the use of the 100% claims is in contravention of the FSS (Advertising & Claims) Regulations, 2018, as they are ambiguous, unverifiable and likely to mislead consumers…

ORSL reinforces its commitment to improve diarrhoeal prevention in children

Makers of ORSL, a leading oral rehydration salts (ORS) brand based on the World Health Organization (WHO) formula, in partnership with Population Services International India (PSI India), reaffirmed its commitment…

‘Donors got mixer grinders, cash’: blood banks in Bengal under scanner over ‘illegal’ sale to other States

Officials said around 11 blood banks have been barred from organising donation drives until the investigation is over. However, they are still permitted to collect blood from donors at their…

CREATE Medicines expands targeted in vivo CAR platform through strategic research collaboration and exclusive license pact with Monash University

CREATE Medicines, Inc. (CREATE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering in vivo immune programming, announced a strategic research collaboration with Australia’s Monash University and its world-leading Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences…

CBN Dismantles Major Inter-State Counterfeit Drug Network In Bihar Under ‘Operation Vajra’; Mastermind Arrested

PATNA / NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown on organized pharmaceutical crime and illicit drug trafficking, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit (Neemuch), has dismantled a massive…

Ministry of Ayush signs MoU with IndiaAI to harness AI for the future of traditional medicine

In a significant step towards leveraging emerging technologies to strengthen the Ayush ecosystem, the Ministry of Ayush and IndiaAI, ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY), signed a Memorandum of…

BFUHS Pharmacy Exam Cheating Racket Busted; Punjab Police Arrest 35, Say No Paper Leak

Punjab Police recently dismantled an interstate cheating operation linked to the BFUHS pharmacy exam. Education Minister Harjot Bains described it as a sophisticated, technology-driven scheme rather than a paper leak.…

Rajasthan Raises Govt Blood Centres’ Share in Voluntary Donation Camps to 50%

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has amended the guidelines for organising voluntary blood donation camps to significantly increase the role of state-run blood centres. As per a circular issued by the…

FSSAI suspends licence of Dior Pharmaceuticals for violations at nutraceutical plant

New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI has suspended the licence of Dior Pharmaceuticals for multiple violations at its nutraceutical factory. In a social media post on Thursday, FSSAI observed “serious non-compliances”…

Haryana intensifies crackdown on spurious drugs, FDA records 16 arrests in 10 months

Additional chief secretary (ACS), health, Sumita Misra said of these, 12 arrests have been made by FDA, Gurugram, which has also busted multiple interstate counterfeit medicine syndicates, seized fake medicines…

FSSAI Issues Prohibition Orders against FOLINEURO Syrup and Neuherbs TRUE VITAMIN over Misleading Claims

New Delhi: On Thursday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced strict enforcement action against multiple food business operators for misleading claims, non-compliant labelling, food safety violations…

Pune Police Bust Illegal Bodybuilding Drug Racket, 5 Arrested; 50 Mephentermine Injections Seized In Major Crackdown

Pune Police arrested five people for allegedly selling 50 vials of Mephentermine Sulphate Injection illegally for bodybuilding and intoxication. The accused reportedly had no valid drug licence or medical qualifications.…

Piramal Pharma eyes mid-teens growth in FY27, prioritises organic expansion

Higher capacity utilisation, operating leverage and broad-based demand across CDMO, hospital generics and consumer healthcare are expected to support margins in FY27 Piramal Pharma expects to sustain mid-teen revenue growth…

13 Years after Oxytocin Order, HC Seeks Compilance Status

GWALIOR: The Gwalior Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to submit a comprehensive compliance status report. This order addresses the implementation of the court’s…

Chemist shop sealed for selling abortion medication without prescription

Indore: The drug administration department on Tuesday sealed a chemist shop, located opposite MY Hospital in Indore, for selling abortion medication without doctor’s prescription. A joint team of drug inspectors…