Puresta launches EVERQ, AI-powered skin-health platform
Puresta Lifestyle Private Limited announced the launch of EVERQ, an AI-powered skin-health platform designed to bring skin assessment, dermatologist consultations, personalised treatment and ongoing skincare together in one connected journey.…
Stem cell therapy for autism only in approved clinical trials: Centre
Stem cell interventions that have not been approved for routine clinical use, including those offered for autism, should not be provided as routine, standard or commercial clinical services, the advisory…
US FDA launches expedited IND Pilot, begins accepting applications
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the final design of the Expedited Investigational New Drug (IND) Pilot. Accelerating clinical trial timelines and eliminating regulatory hurdles to maintain American…
PIL in SC seeks time-bound probe, stringent action against fake drug networks
The plea, filed by lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay, sought directions to the Centre and states to complete investigations into fake medicine cases within three months and trials within one year. New…
Ghaziabad: Fake supplement racket busted, 5 held
Ghaziabad: Five people were arrested after a racket linked to counterfeit gym supplements’ packaging and supply was busted on Wednesday in Ghaziabad, police said, adding that items worth an estimated…
22 medical stores raided in Hisar, 7 stocked dual-use drugs without records
Hisar: Police and drug control teams raided 22 medical stores across Hisar district in a crackdown on misuse of medicines as intoxicants. Seven outlets were found stocking dual-use drugs without…
Fake drug racket: Bengaluru healthcare firm owner held, SIT probes supply to hospitals, clinics
BENGALURU: Karnataka Health Minister U T Khader on Tuesday said the probe into a major interstate counterfeit drug racket has led to the arrest of the owner of a healthcare…
Max Healthcare Foundation announces fourth edition of Max Medical Scholarship Programme
Max Healthcare Foundation announced the launch of the fourth edition of its flagship Max Medical Scholarship Programme, expanding its annual intake to up to 250 new students this year, compared…
CDSCO warns against sales of unauthorised toxic cosmetics products from Pakistan
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a warning against sales and distribution of two unauthorised cosmetics products with excessive heavy metals labelled as “Made in Pakistan.” The…
Large stock of counterfeit medicines seized from private facility in Bengaluru
Investigators suspect that low-cost rebranded medicines were purchased and sold under different brand names. Expired medicines were allegedly collected, transferred into new containers and repackaged using counterfeit labels and packaging…
Punjab’s Drugs Challenge Shifts, Other States Blamed For Pharma Smuggling
With heroin availability falling, Punjab Police claims the pattern of drug consumption and supply is changing. Pharmaceutical narcotics have now emerged as the state’s biggest drug enforcement challenge. Chandigarh: The…
Spurious drug probe: SIT raids medical store in Bengaluru, detains proprietor
Bengaluru: In a major breakthrough in the illegal pharmaceutical network operating in Karnataka, investigators from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) raided Krupa Health Care at Minerva Circle, seizing a cache…
US FDA grants orphan drug designation for Lundbeck’s investigational anti-ACTH monoclonal antibody asedebart to treat endogenous Cushing’s syndrome
Lundbeck, a biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to asedebart (Lu AG13909), Lundbeck’s novel…
Fujifilm India installs Echelon Smart MRI at Jansons Health in Erode
Fujifilm India, a leader in advanced diagnostic imaging and healthcare technology, has installed and commissioned the Fujifilm Echelon Smart MRI at Jansons Health in Erode. The installation expands access to…
Rajasthan to prepare ‘Narcotics Control Vision 2026-29’ to curb drug abuse and trafficking
Jaipur: Rajasthan will prepare a three-year ‘Narcotics Control Vision 2026-29’ to prevent drug trafficking and abuse, Chief Secretary Shri V. Srinivas said on Thursday while reviewing the State’s anti-narcotics strategy…
Bracco Imaging expands BubbleGen cell selection with CD3+ T Cell Isolation Kit
Bracco Imaging, a global pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets innovative healthcare solutions, announced the expansion of its BubbleGen cell selection portfolio with the launch of the BubbleGen CD3+…
5 medicine samples found substandard in Bhiwadi warehouse raid; probe launched
Jaipur: Rajasthan Food Safety and Drug Control Commissionerate has launched a manufacturer-level investigation after five medicine samples seized during a raid on an unlicensed drug warehouse in Bhiwadi on Sept…
AiMeD welcomes govt’s offer supporting development of advanced testing infrastructure
The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has welcomed commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal’s announcement of 100% government funding support for advanced testing equipment in the medical devices…
Eluru police arrest five medical shop owners for illegal sale of Tramadol injections
The Jangareddygudem police in Eluru district arrested five individuals for allegedly selling Tramadol (a sedative) injections without a doctor’s prescription and seized about 880 vials of Tramadol. Jangareddygudem Deputy Superintendent…
KAISHA Pharma establishes Kaisha Pharma International in Italy
Following the recent launch of Kaisha Pharma, the founders have taken the next strategic step in advancing their global customer-centric vision with the establishment of Kaisha Pharma International in Italy.…
