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…
Peanut Stuck in the Airway of a Child ended up as Emergency
Aakash Healthcare rose to the occasion to save life New Delhi: Doctors in Aakash Healthcare saved the life of a one-and-a-half-year-old girl who accidentally swallowed a peanut while playing. The…
Raj HC quashes license cancellation of medical agency for RGHS irregularities
Jodhpur: The Rajasthan High Court has quashed an order cancelling the drug license of a Jodhpur-based medical agency, holding that the Licensing Authority cannot impose the “extreme penalty” of cancellation…
Aakash Healthcare registers 72 % Rise in Vaccination Volumes Post- Covid
Hospital Group’s Data released on National Vaccination Day also underlines Sharp Rise in Adult Vaccination New Delhi: Post –Covid, Vaccination seems steadily going north. It clearly emerges that the awareness…
Officials’ Apathy Allows Quackery To Flourish: Delhi’s ‘Salman Bhai’ Runs Paid ‘Herbal Cure’ Camp For Incurable Alopecia In Mughalsarai
Uttar Pradesh : In a shocking display of regulatory failure and public health negligence, a Delhi resident identified as Salman Bhai, operating through the so-called ‘Maya Group’, organised a commercial camp…
Department Of Commerce Organizes Chintan Shivir To Strengthen India’s Medical Devices Export Ecosystem
New Delhi: A Chintan Shivir on “Strengthening India’s Medical Devices Export Ecosystem” was organized by the Department of Commerce in collaboration with the Department of Pharmaceuticals and the Export Promotion…
Domestic MedTech gets shot in the arm with First Fund launched
AMTZ partners with MedArtha Capital to accelerate Innovation, Research and Manufacturing in Medical Devices Domain Mumbai: India’s medical technology sector received a major boost with the launch of a dedicated…
Minor Girl Hospitalised After Allegedly Consuming Cough Syrup In Raebareli
Raebareli: A minor girl in Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh, fell ill after allegedly consuming cough syrup purchased from a local medical store, leading her family to take her to a…
