Higher pharma, chemicals exports to Russia bloc on agenda to trim deficit

India is keen to export more pharmaceutical products, chemicals, engineering goods, machinery, automotive, agricultural and marine goods to the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) under the proposed trade agreement it…

ED attaches Rs 2.58 crore property of HP Assistant Drug Controller

Shimla:  The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached two immovable properties worth Rs 2.58 crore as part of a money laundering probe against Assistant Drug Controller in Himachal Pradesh, Nishant Sareen,…

Inter-State drug racket busted; five arrested

A trail of clues stretching across multiple States and linking one suspect to another led to the arrest of five persons involved in an inter-State drug trafficking racket, the police…

Jubilant Pharmova names Daniel J O’Connor as CEO of proprietary drugs biz

New Delhi: Jubilant Pharmova on Tuesday said it has appointed Daniel J O’Connor as the CEO of its proprietary novel drugs business. O’Connor brings more than 30 years of leadership…

Cough syrup death strigger probe into 700+drugfirms

The government intensified its crackdown on cough syrup manufacturers after 26 children died in Madhya Pradesh due to contaminated syrups. Over 700 manufacturers were audited, and central and state regulators…

WHO backs use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, along with diet, exercise

WHO guidelines say GLP-1 drugs are effective as long-term treatment for obesity in adults, barring pregnant women, alongside diet, exercise interventions; call for equitable access to reduce global obesity costs…

US, UK ink tariff-free deal to boost pharma trade

THE UNITED STATES announced a deal with Britain for zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products and medical technology on Monday which will lead to Britain spending more on medicines. The deal…

Lupin gets U.S. FDA nod for biosimilar

The product will be manufactured at the company’s biotech facility in Pune, which was inspected by the U.S. FDA prior to approval, Lupin said on Monday. “We are proud to…

FSSAI orders nationwide crackdown on illegal use of industrial dye Auramine in food products

States and UTs directed to conduct inspections, sampling and enforcement actions within 15 days; defaulting food businesses to face strict penalties under Food Safety Act. The Food Safety and Standards…

Sun Pharma launches blockbuster plaque psoriasis drug Ilumya in India

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, a global specialty pharmaceutical powerhouse, on Monday announced the strategic launch of its innovative drug, Ilumya (Tildrakizumab), in India, which is used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.…