Takeda hikes annual profit forecast by a third after second-quarter profit jump
By Takashi Umekawa TOKYO: Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd on Wednesday boosted its annual operating profit outlook by a third after second-quarter earnings surged on strong global sales of its…
Online pharma chains cry foul; wait for clarity
Chennai: The Madras high court order temporarily freezing operations of online pharmaceutical chains, is throwing the baby out with the bathwater, online pharmacists say. While petitioners brick and mortar pharmacies…
Be careful, Fake Blood Racket busted in Lucknow by UP STF
Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) busted fake blood racket in Lucknow. The arrested gang involved in selling adulterated blood to several medical centers in Lucknow. After conducting raids on…
Health Experts advised to not give decongestants to children for Colds
Children less than 12 years, should never be treated with decongestants. Decongestants are not safe for the age groups under 12 and they can ease the common cold symptoms of…
Madras high court stays online sale of medicines
IN THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS The TamilNadu Chemists & Druggists Association Rep by its General Secretary Mr.K.K.Selvan Having office at D-36, 8th Floor, ‘D’ Block, Halls…
Amgen posts higher quarterly EPS, Repatha sales fall short
By Deena Beasley Amgen Inc on Tuesday said stock buybacks lifted its third-quarter earnings per share, but operating income fell as expenses rose and sales of some key products declined.…
Zydus acquires Columbia Asia’s hospital in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: Zydus Hospitals on Tuesday acquired the Columbia Asia Hospital Private Limited’s hospital facility in Ahmedabad. Led by the pharma veteran Pankaj Patel, Zydus Hospitals will convert the newly acquired…
Smuggled Snake Venom of Worth Rs 1.7 Crore Seized
Raigad Police in Maharashtra helps four members of the inter-state gang for smuggling snake venom allegedly worth Rs 1.7 crore in illicit markets. Arrested members kept snake venom in a…
Diet Pills contain banned Ingredients Putting Indians At Risk
The use of Weight loss, muscle building or sexual enhancement pills are very common but be careful while using them as most of the pills listed in Public database mostly…
New Tuberculosis drug ‘Bedaquiline’ gave side effects on 8% of its users
Report generated from the data gathered through RTI Act revealed that the new tuberculosis drug ‘Bedaquiline’ at public hospitals over the last two years experienced side-effects like depression, liver damage,…
