Rajasthan govt set to revive Rajasthan Drugs and Pharma
Jaipur: The government of Rajasthan is set to revive Rajasthan Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited (RDPL), a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) based in the state. RDPL is jointly owned by…
Alembic gets USFDA nod for generic drug
Alembic Pharmaceuticals on Friday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic medication for the prevention of heart attack and stroke. The company has…
FDCA busts anxiety drug production racket
Ahmedabad: The state Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) on Thursday busted a racket involved in the illegal production and sale of bulk drug pregabalin across Ahmedabad and Ankleshwar. Pregabalin…
Delhi High Court slams Baba Ramdev for new video targeting Rooh Afza
The Delhi High Court on Thursday came down heavily on yoga guru Baba Ramdev for allegedly releasing a fresh video targeting Hamdard, despite an earlier undertaking to refrain from making…
Doctors must prescribe only generic drugs, not branded medicines: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday stated that doctors nationwide should be required to prescribe only generic medicines instead of branded ones. The top court was hearing a Public Interest Litigation…
Centre notifies rules for compounding of offences under Drugs & Cosmetics Act
New Delhi: The union health ministry has notified the Drugs & Cosmetics (Compounding of Offences) Rules 2025 to allow minor offences to be settled by fine or penalties. His is…
US FDA approves first cell-based gene therapy for rare genetic skin disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Abeona Therapeutics’ (ABEO.O), opens new tab gene therapy for a rare skin disorder on Tuesday. The gene therapy, called Zevaskyn, is approved to…
Phthalates in plastics linked to 13 per cent of heart disease deaths in 2018 globally, finds study
New Delhi: A recent study found that a daily exposure to phthalates, that is commonly used in making household plastic items, is linked to 3.5 lakh, or 13 per cent,…
Cargologic receives CEIV Pharma re-certification
The pharmaceutical industry relies heavily on airfreight for its speed, efficiency and reliability in transporting time-sensitive and temperature-controlled shipments – ensuring product integrity throughout the supply chain. While air transport…
Dr. Reddy’s to introduce Sanofi’s novel RSV drug in India
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories will expand its partnership with Sanofi Healthcare India (SHIPL) by launching the latter’s novel drug Beyfortus (nirsevimab) in India. Containing monoclonal antibody nirsevimab in a prefilled injection,…
