Restricted pills in car lead to shadow pharmacy empire stretching from Kanpur to Ludhiana.
Ludhiana: A local tip-off has cracked open a Punjab-UP pipeline where a failed pharmacist allegedly turned a licensed shop into a launchpad for seven lakh banned tablets — dragging hardware…
Gang which supplied Rs100 cr codeine cough syrup busted
Varanasi: In a major operation, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (UPFSDA) and police have busted one of the biggest rackets of codeine-based cough syrup, used as an…
Mahima Choudhary was ‘Lucky’ Cancer lurking behind her ‘Choli’ was caught early
‘Pardesh’ & ‘Dhadkan’ fame Cancer Survivor Bollywood Diva has red flagged Young Women New Delhi: The sexually suggestive risqué song ‘ Choli ke Peechhe Kya Hai’ flaunted by Bollywood’s ‘Dhak…
Ujjain Set to Become Medical Device Manufacturing Hub: 11 Major Firms Pledge ₹600 Crore Investment, 1,700+ Jobs
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh– In a significant boost to Madhya Pradesh’s industrial landscape, 11 leading companies from the health sector have committed to investing a staggering ₹600 crore in Ujjain’s Vikram…
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod for Leuprolide Acetate injection
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Friday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Leuprolide Acetate injection used in palliative treatment of advanced…
Lupin launches generic injection in US with 180-day exclusivity
The company has launched Risperidone for extended-release injectable suspension, 25 mg per vial, 37.5 mg per vial, and 50 mg per vial, single-dose vials Drug maker Lupin on Friday said…
PCI directs State Councils to strictly comply with norms related to appointment of registrars
New Delhi: The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has asked the State Pharmacy Councils to strictly comply with the regulations related to the qualifications while appointing registrar in their respective…
Novartis Phase III trial for malaria treatment KLU156 (GanLum) meets primary endpoint, with potential to combat antimalarial resistance
Basel– Novartis today announced positive results from KALUMA, a Phase III study for new malaria treatment KLU156 (ganaplacide/ lumefantrine, or GanLum). The novel non-artemisinin antimalarial, which was developed with Medicines…
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Medical Negligence Alleged as Nine Patients Suffer Severe Eye Infections After Cataract Surgery in Chhattisgarh Government Hospital
Raipur, Chhattisgarh– In an alarming case highlighting potential lapses in healthcare protocols, nine patients have developed serious eye infections following cataract surgeries at Bijapur District Hospital in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The…
India’s Domestic Medical Device Industry lords it over in UK Parliament
The Country moves closer to becoming Global Hub of Medical Technology London/ New Delhi: Indian Medical Device Industry has absolutely come of age and is surely moving towards becoming global…
Rampant Quackery in Rural India: Unqualified ‘Doctors’ Amass Fortunes Amid Lax Enforcement
New Delhi– In the vast expanses of rural India, where government healthcare infrastructure falls short, millions rely on unqualified practitioners—commonly known as quacks—for primary medical care. These individuals, often lacking…
UP Drug Raid in Kanpur: ₹7.5 Crore Worth of Narcotics Seized; Two Officials Removed for Lapses
Kanpur– In a major operation against the illegal trade of intoxicant medicines, a team led by Food Safety and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Roshan Jacob raided multiple pharmaceutical firms in…
Use of anti-haemophilia medicine suspended across Punjab after reports of adverse reactions
Faridkot: The blood cell of the National Health Mission (NHM), Punjab, has directed all civil and district hospitals, as well as government medical colleges, to immediately suspend and quarantine all…
Coldrif syrup deaths: Medical store owner and pharmacist arrested
Chhindwara: Police action has intensified in Chhindwara regarding the deaths of children from the toxic cough syrup Coldrif. Kundipura police arrested Ashirwad Medical Store operator Anil Mishra and pharmacist Ashok Mishra…
Cipla, Natco Pharma, Hetero Labs among Indian firms chosen to supply key generic drugs in China
New Delhi: Indian pharma firms operating in China have made some headway into the Chinese market winning bids to supply bulk generic drugs, specially the widely prescribed Dapagliflozin which is…
Nationwide Crackdown: Misused Cough Syrups, Pills, and Injections Seized Across India
New Delhi– Authorities across multiple states have intensified efforts to curb the illegal trade and misuse of narcotic substances disguised as cough syrups, pills, and injections. Recent raids and seizures…
Tragic Death of Infant After Vaccination Sparks Negligence Allegations in Chhattisgarh
Rajpur, Chhattisgarh – In a heartbreaking incident, a two-month-old infant named Ruhani died after receiving a routine vaccination at a sub-health center in Onkara village, under the Rajpur police station area…
Cough Syrup Took Betul Boy’s Voice
Nagpur: For nearly two months, a mother from Betul fought a lonely battle as her 3.5-year-old son Harsh battled renal failure and swelling in the brain at AIIMS Nagpur, caused…
Comply with global practices by Jan 1 or shut shop: CDSCO to pharma manufacturers after cough syrup deaths
The CDSCO has made clear there will be no further opportunities for extensions, meaning any units that remain non-compliant by the deadline must suspend operations until requirements are met. The…
Novo Nordisk Partners With Emcure To Launch Weight Loss Drug Poviztra In India
Emcure Pharma becomes the first Indian company to hold exclusive rights to distribute and commercialise Poviztra, a semaglutide injection 2.4 mg for weight loss, the statement said. New Delhi: Novo…
