India Cracks Down On Ads For Weight-Loss Drugs Like GLP-1 In New Advisory
India’s Health Ministry has warned pharmaceutical firms against promoting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to the public. The CDSCO says direct or indirect advertising, including influencer campaigns, violates drug laws and could…
Ludhiana police seize 56 kg ganja; courier warehouse under scanner
The recovery has raised serious concerns over alleged lapses in parcel screening and monitoring within the logistics chain. The special cell of Ludhiana police has seized more than two quintals…
AsterDMHealthcare-QCIL Merger mirrors Overwhelming Trust in Leadership
Resulting Behemoth now constitutes Trinity of India’s Topmost Hospital Chains New Delhi/ UAE: AsterDMHealthcare-QCIL Merger announced today augurs very well in India which is evidenced by overwhelming endorsement given by…
DCGI asks drugmakers to stop GLP-1 obesity awareness ad campaigns
New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has asked all drugmakers having marketing authorisation to sell glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist drugs for obesity management to not partake in…
Beware- Glaucoma might steal Your Eyesight Unawares!
Early detection can stop this Irreversible Blindness in its Track New Delhi: Glucoma, a serious condition of the eye, is a certain recipe for blindness if you turn a blind…
Telangana DCA launches SMS alert system to notify NSQ drugs
Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) in Telangana has significantly intensified its crackdown on illegal medical practices while simultaneously launching a high-tech digital shield for public health. On March 9, the…
Centre of Excellence in Nutraceuticals inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala
T’puram: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan virtually inaugurated a centre of excellence in nutraceuticals (CoEN) at Bio 360 Life Sciences Park, Thonnakkal, on Monday. The initiative, spearheaded by Kerala State Council…
ATS Busts Drug Export Racket: 22 Kg Etomidate Seized, Two Arrested Including Nikunj
Ahmedabad / Surat: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has busted an international drug export racket and arrested two key accused, including Surat-based businessman Nikunj Gadhiya, in connection with the illegal…
Iran War Pushes Up Prices Of Raw Material In Pharma Industries: Will Vitamins, Antibiotics Be Costlier?
The rise in raw material costs cannot immediately be passed on to patients as prices of many medicines in India are regulated by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority. The ongoing…
Maharashtra, Gujarat & Uttarakhand lead in action against misleading ads
New Delhi: The state governments of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Uttarakhand are the front runners in taking action against the complaints they received on misleading and objectionable advertisements related to Ayush…
Sakeena Itoo reviews performance, functioning of JKMSCL
JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today emphasized on stricter quality checks and greater accountability in the procurement and supply of medicines and…
Dr Arun Prasad gets Recognition in London for Global Impact
Renowned Robotic Surgeon clinched it as Part of India UK Achievers 2026 London/New Delhi: Dr Arun Prasad, Senior Consultant GI, Bariatric and Robotic Surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital pulled off…
Karnataka State Information Commission slaps ₹1 lakh penalty on BDA official for failing to provide information
BENGALURU: Sending a strong message against officials who have made it a habit to ignore the applications under Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Karnataka Information Commission has cracked the…
NSQ reporting nearly doubles in 2025, buoyed by greater state participation
New Delhi: The number of drug samples declared as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) by the drug regulators in the country has registered over two-fold growth during the 12 months of…
Two Gyms In Firozabad Raided, Seize 20 Mephentermine Injections Amid Health Concerns
Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh :– In a crackdown on illegal performance-enhancing substances, the Drug Department in Firozabad conducted surprise raids on two local gyms on Friday, recovering a total of 20…
Delhi Drugs Control Department Seizes Insulin Stock Worth Rs 20.06 Lakh
New Delhi (ANI): The Delhi Drugs Control Department conducted a special enforcement drive at a wholesale drug market in Delhi to ensure the availability of safe, effective and quality medicines…
Kerala Health Department Has Launched The MeHEALTH App
Thiruvananthapuram : The Health department has readied the MeHEALTH mobile application which will help users easily access all information about the public health-care facilities nearby and the services available in…
War Could Affect Up To ₹5,000 Crore Of Pharma Exports And Disrupt Supply Chains
Hyderabad : Pharmaceutical exports, particularly to GCC and WANA regions, are likely to be impacted significantly amid challenges triggered by the war in West Asia, the uncertainty over cargo movement…
Indian National Sentenced In Counterfeit Cancer Drug Trafficking Case
Washington DC : Indian national Sanjay Kumar, 45, was sentenced today to 43 months in prison and one year of supervised release for conspiring to sell tens of thousands of…
Indian National Sentenced In Counterfeit Cancer Drug Trafficking Case
Washington DC : Indian national Sanjay Kumar, 45, was sentenced today to 43 months in prison and one year of supervised release for conspiring to sell tens of thousands of…
