Diabetic drug metformin found to act on brain
Hetero debuts semaglutide generic in emerging markets
LB Pharma Begins Pivotal Phase 3 Schizophrenia Trial
Check manufacturing, sale of 26 unapproved drugs, central regulator tells state authority
Stem cell therapy for autism illegal: NMC advisory
India’s Essential Medicines Prices To Increase Marginally From 1 April Under Annual Pricing Framework
Delhi HC Asks Dr Reddy’s To Halt Olymviq Sales; Flags Similarity With Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic
NPPA allows 0.64% hike in MRP of essential drugs in line with WPI rise
Govt Outlines AYUSH Heavy Metal Monitoring Steps In Rajya Sabha
Regulation Of Hair Transplant And Cosmetic Clinics Under The Purview Of States, No Plans To Create A Central Database Or Registry: Govt In RS
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.…
Mumbai Businesswoman Allegedly Stripped Naked At Gunpoint By Pharma Boss
The accused allegedly hurled abuses at the woman, recorded her nude videos and photos, and threatened to make them public if she dared to speak up. A businesswoman in Mumbai…
Codeine cough syrup syndicate kingpin’s father, a trader, arrested
Bhola Prasad was arrested at Kolkata airport by Sonbhadra police while he was attempting to fly to Thailand, with onward travel reportedly planned to Singapore. Police have arrested Bhola Prasad,…
Superbugs now resistant to key everyday antibiotics: ICMR
NEW DELHI: Some of the most common infections – urinary tract, pneumonia, sepsis and diarrhoeal illnesses – are becoming increasingly harder to treat in India as widely used antibiotics continue…
34 hospitals, 431 pharma stores suspended from RGHS for fraud in three months
Jaipur: The health department Friday reported major action against irregularities in the Rajasthan Govt Health Scheme (RGHS), suspending 34 hospitals and 431 pharma stores over the past three months. The…
Cipla launches India’s first dedicated lung health diagnostics centre
Drug maker Cipla on Friday said it has launched an integrated lung diagnostics and wellness centre in the national capital. Located in Lajpat Nagar, it will be India’s first-of-its-kind integrated…
