Delhi HC allows Zydus to sell biosimilar of blockbuster anti-cancer drug Nivolumab

‘Where the product in question is a life-saving drug, the Court has to err in favour of public interest’, said the bench The Delhi High Court on Monday cleared the…

DoP may exempt 11 more drugs from public procurement rules

New Delhi: The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has proposed to add 11 more drugs including insulin and monoclonal antibodies to the list of 84 drug formulations it has mentioned in…

DoP calls for proposals to set up common facilities for medical device clusters

New Delhi: The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has invited applications from eligible stakeholders to set up common facilities for medical device clusters in the country, under the scheme for Strengthening…

TN Information Commission raps petitioner for abusing RTI Act with excessive requests

Chennai:  The Tamil Nadu Information Commission came down heavily on a petitioner who sent a series of petitions seeking information for his own benefit under the Right to Information Act,…

Granules India gets USFDA tentative nod for generic ADHD treatment tablets

New Delhi: Granules India Ltd on Thursday said its arm Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc has received tentative approval from the US health regulator for its generic amphetamine extended-release tablets indicated for…

Polymatech begins domestic manufacturing of vein finder devices

CHENNAI:  Polymatech Electronics Limited today announced a landmark milestone in India’s medical device sector with the successful registration and commencement of domestic manufacturing of its Vein Finder devices in accordance…

PM Janaushadhi, PLI, PRIP major boost to pharma industry

It generated a total sale of Rs3,08,408.60 crore, including Rs1,98,509.49 crore in exports since inception till Sept 2025 In an official statement, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers stated that…

UP FSDA orders statewide verification of wholesale drug licences

As per the directive, inspection teams will verify whether licensed firms are operating from approved premises and if adequate drug storage facilities are available. Officials will also check the presence…

DCGI releases classification of 77 medical devices related to oncology

As part of its efforts to regulate the medical devices in the country, the Drugs Controller General (India) has issued a notice classifying 77 medical devices pertaining to oncology under…

Centre plans separate licence regime for bulk drugs, APIs: Report

India is preparing to revamp its pharmaceutical licensing system amid growing scrutiny over drug safety lapses. Mint has learnt that the government is working on a separate wholesale licensing framework…