Drug companies directed to step up vigil on adverse reactions
India’s drug regulator has directed pharmaceutical companies across the country to immediately put in place a pharmacovigilance system to track and report adverse drug reactions, warning that compliance will be…
Maharashtra FDA seizes medical devices, gloves worth ₹2.17 cr in crackdown on irregularities
Maharashtra FDA seizes medical devices, gloves worth ₹2.17 cr in crackdown on irregularities Thane/Palghar: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has seized medical devices and medicine stocks worth more than ₹2.17…
AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine passes first human trial
England: A new type of universal coronavirus vaccine has passed its first human clinical trial, marking an important step toward broader protection against future virus outbreaks. Developed by researchers at…
KGMU prof suspended for forcing patients to buy meds from pvt store
Lucknow: Faculty member in the ophthalmology department of KGMU, Prof Sanjiv Gupta, was suspended on charges of prescribing medicines and lenses for cataract surgery that were available at a private…
World Record in Robotic Tele-Surgery takes Intercontinental Leap of 20,000 Km
SSiMantra, ‘Made in India’ Surgical robot, flourishes another Eye Popping feather in its Cap New Delhi: It seems SSInnovations, maker of surgical robot SSiMantra, knows no bounds in scripting world…
CDSCO receives 1,387 adverse drug reaction reports in nine months of 2025
New Delhi: The pharmacovigilance division of the Central drug regulator has received a total of 1,387 adverse reports, with the highest regarding fixed dose combinations (FDCs), and a total of…
NGT issues notice to Himachal pharma unit over pollution, water diversion allegations
Shimla: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Himachal Pradesh over allegations of environmental norm violations, including noise pollution, discharge of untreated or…
Zydus Semaglutide approval: Delhi HC directs CDSCO to decide on patient safety concerns
Lucknow: As Uttar Pradesh intensifies efforts to achieve its ambitious $1 trillion economy target, the Yogi Adityanath government is steadily expanding its focus beyond traditional manufacturing and services by aggressively…
DGFT Fixes Six New Standard Input Output Norms (SIONs) for Pharmaceutical and Chemical Exports
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Public Notice No. 14/2026-27 dated June 01, 2026, notifying the fixation of six new Standard Input Output…
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Nurse, another arrested in ASHA worker’s death at illegal hospital; main accused at large
Sonbhadra, A nurse and her assistant were arrested in connection with the death of an ASHA worker during childbirth at an illegally operated hospital in Kon area, police said on…
KGMU to file FIR against 4 employees over Rs 2.5 crore medicine procurement irregularities
Lucknow: King George’s Medical University (KGMU) will file an FIR against four employees after a probe found alleged irregularities worth around Rs 2.5 crore in medicines procurement under the Asadhya…
Haryana Launches ‘Make in Haryana Industrial Policy’
Gurugram: Haryana moved to sharpen its pitch as one of India’s most competitive industrial and investment destinations as Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the Make in Haryana Industrial Policy 2026…
A new pancreatic cancer pill may be a game changer for patients
While not a cure, the drug nearly doubles patients’ survival time versus chemotherapy An experimental pancreatic cancer drug has ignited hope in a field desperate for new treatments. Compared with…
NPPA fixes prices of 30 drugs including Vitamin D3, calcium supplements
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed the retail prices of 30 drug formulations, including Vitamin D3 oral solution, calcium and vitamin supplements, anti-diabetic medicines, cardiovascular drugs and immunosuppressant…
Maharashtra FDA seizes ₹73 lakh worth of medicines in crackdown on misleading health claims in ads
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration has confiscated medicines worth more than ₹73 lakh, including Patanjali-linked products valued at over ₹51 lakh, in a statewide drive against misleading advertisements and misbranded…
Industry asks NPPA to implement SOTS Scheme to resolve pending litigations
New Delhi : The Indian pharma industry has once again started advocating for the pending Special One Time Settlement (SOTS) Scheme in order to resolve litigations arising from the implementation…
A Non- Smoker Smoking Hot Spouse needed for Actress Neetu Chandra
Hollywood Fame Bihari Babe is still Unwed for being Wedded to ‘No Tobacco’ Cause Mumbai: Marriage Bureau might have to frame a blurb like – A non- smoker smoking hot…
Gene Therapy for Cholesterol: Initial Test Results Cheer
Eli Lilly working on single-dose drug to be administered via IV for long-term gain Mumbai: For millions of heart patients struggling with elevated levels of cholesterol, there is a ray…
US Biotech Regeneron to launch Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced plans to establish the Regeneron Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, a strategic investment that deepens its global operations and scales business functions to advance…
Popped the Pill, Paid the Price to Potentially Fatal Skin Syndrome
Aakash Healthcare saves, Serving a Lesson Loud n Clear- Beware of Over- the- Counter Drugs New Delhi: Self medication is a recipe for disastrous consequences for life. But despite daily…
