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
U.S. says two Indian nationals indicted in counterfeit Ozempic smuggling scheme
Between July 2023 and April 2024, Swapnadip Roy and Vicky Ramancha allegedly obtained counterfeit Ozempic in China and sold it to U.S. distributors at discounted prices, Justice Department said A…
Asian Institute of Medical Sciences red flags threat of Drug- Resistant Superbugs
AIMS hosted two-Day Workshop on Infectious Diseases Faridabad/ Delhi NCR: From dengue and typhoid to hospital superbugs that no longer respond to standard antibiotics, doctors are up against an increasingly…
Yashoda Medicity goes the Whole Nine Yards to tackle Cardiac Emergencies
Super Specialty Hospital launches India’s First Gym Trainer Cardiac Response Initiative Ghaziabad/ Delhi/NCR: Yashoda Medicity, Ghaziabad, has launched ‘Rep Se Rescue Tak – Train Hard. Respond Faster.’, a World…
Heart disease is no longer an age-defined illness: Experts
Heart disease is no longer a condition that can be viewed primarily through the lens of age. “We are increasingly seeing the importance of identifying cardiovascular risk much earlier, particularly…
Kingpin of counterfeit pharma racket arrested at Bengaluru airport after Sharjah return
The alleged kingpin of a multi-state counterfeit medicine racket was arrested after investigators seized drugs and equipment worth ₹5.05 crore. The 36-year-old alleged kingpin of a counterfeit pharmaceutical racket spanning…
Child rights panel seeks report on measles deaths in Keralam’s Malappuram
Child rights panel seeks report on measles deaths in Keralam’s Malappuram The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has registered a suo motu case following the deaths of…
Cancer, kidney, AIDS drugs sold at up to 70 times procurement cost: Karnataka Health Minister
He sought a national study comparing the printed MRP, manufacturer/importer price, hospital’s net acquisition price, and the price ultimately billed to patients for selected high-value medicines, medical devices, and consumables.…
CDSCO steps up scrutiny of pharma drugs containing narcotic substances
New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is reviewing its regulatory framework to identify gaps and stop the illegal diversion of pharmaceutical drugs containing narcotic drugs and psychotropic…
Inquiry reveals ‘fake credentials, illegal diagnostic centres’ in Pilibhit; report sent to DM
Pilibhit: A joint inquiry by the chief medical officer and city magistrate has found alleged statutory violations at several private diagnostic centres and nursing homes in Pilibhit district. A report…
Medical devices PLI scheme drives local output of MRI, CT scanners, heart valves: Centre
According to the ministry, the scheme has facilitated the establishment of domestic manufacturing capabilities for a range of high-end medical devices that were earlier predominantly imported. New Delhi: The Product…
