GLP-1 injections recalled across the US over sterility concerns
Govt allows third-party agencies to conduct departmental inspections
Fridge-free vaccines could reach more people, but there are still practical challenges in African settings
Low Bone Density in Nearly 7 in 10 Patients Pointing to High Risk of Osteoporosis
Hat Trick of PhDs in Health: Three Cheers for the Rare Researcher
Ministry declares PCI’s regulation on pharmacist recruitment, promotion and services as ultra vires
Second Documented Case of Pan-Drug Resistant Candida auris Uncovered in Kenya
AstraZeneca Pharma India opens new Mumbai corporate office, marking the next phase of growth through innovation
Pharmaceuticals export reports around 4.9 per cent growth in H1 FY27
NDLEA Intercepts Massive ₦6.98 Billion Tramadol Shipment Imported from India at Lagos Port
US FDA launches expedited IND Pilot, begins accepting applications
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the final design of the Expedited Investigational New Drug (IND) Pilot. Accelerating clinical trial timelines and eliminating regulatory hurdles to maintain American…
PIL in SC seeks time-bound probe, stringent action against fake drug networks
The plea, filed by lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay, sought directions to the Centre and states to complete investigations into fake medicine cases within three months and trials within one year. New…
Ghaziabad: Fake supplement racket busted, 5 held
Ghaziabad: Five people were arrested after a racket linked to counterfeit gym supplements’ packaging and supply was busted on Wednesday in Ghaziabad, police said, adding that items worth an estimated…
22 medical stores raided in Hisar, 7 stocked dual-use drugs without records
Hisar: Police and drug control teams raided 22 medical stores across Hisar district in a crackdown on misuse of medicines as intoxicants. Seven outlets were found stocking dual-use drugs without…
Fake drug racket: Bengaluru healthcare firm owner held, SIT probes supply to hospitals, clinics
BENGALURU: Karnataka Health Minister U T Khader on Tuesday said the probe into a major interstate counterfeit drug racket has led to the arrest of the owner of a healthcare…
Max Healthcare Foundation announces fourth edition of Max Medical Scholarship Programme
Max Healthcare Foundation announced the launch of the fourth edition of its flagship Max Medical Scholarship Programme, expanding its annual intake to up to 250 new students this year, compared…
CDSCO warns against sales of unauthorised toxic cosmetics products from Pakistan
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a warning against sales and distribution of two unauthorised cosmetics products with excessive heavy metals labelled as “Made in Pakistan.” The…
Large stock of counterfeit medicines seized from private facility in Bengaluru
Investigators suspect that low-cost rebranded medicines were purchased and sold under different brand names. Expired medicines were allegedly collected, transferred into new containers and repackaged using counterfeit labels and packaging…
Punjab’s Drugs Challenge Shifts, Other States Blamed For Pharma Smuggling
With heroin availability falling, Punjab Police claims the pattern of drug consumption and supply is changing. Pharmaceutical narcotics have now emerged as the state’s biggest drug enforcement challenge. Chandigarh: The…
Spurious drug probe: SIT raids medical store in Bengaluru, detains proprietor
Bengaluru: In a major breakthrough in the illegal pharmaceutical network operating in Karnataka, investigators from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) raided Krupa Health Care at Minerva Circle, seizing a cache…
