India Cracks Down On Ads For Weight-Loss Drugs Like GLP-1 In New Advisory

India’s Health Ministry has warned pharmaceutical firms against promoting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to the public. The CDSCO says direct or indirect advertising, including influencer campaigns, violates drug laws and could…

AsterDMHealthcare-QCIL Merger mirrors Overwhelming Trust in Leadership

Resulting Behemoth now constitutes Trinity of India’s Topmost Hospital Chains New Delhi/ UAE: AsterDMHealthcare-QCIL Merger announced today augurs very well in India which is evidenced by overwhelming endorsement given by…

DCGI asks drugmakers to stop GLP-1 obesity awareness ad campaigns

New Delhi:  The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has asked all drugmakers having marketing authorisation to sell glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist drugs for obesity management to not partake in…

Beware- Glaucoma might steal Your Eyesight Unawares!

Early detection can stop this Irreversible Blindness in its Track New Delhi:  Glucoma, a serious condition of the eye, is a certain recipe for blindness if you turn a blind…

Telangana DCA launches SMS alert system to notify NSQ drugs

Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) in Telangana has significantly intensified its crackdown on illegal medical practices while simultaneously launching a high-tech digital shield for public health. On March 9, the…

Centre of Excellence in Nutraceuticals inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala

T’puram: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan virtually inaugurated a centre of excellence in nutraceuticals (CoEN) at Bio 360 Life Sciences Park, Thonnakkal, on Monday. The initiative, spearheaded by Kerala State Council…

ATS Busts Drug Export Racket: 22 Kg Etomidate Seized, Two Arrested Including Nikunj

Ahmedabad / Surat:  The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has busted an international drug export racket and arrested two key accused, including Surat-based businessman Nikunj Gadhiya, in connection with the illegal…

Iran War Pushes Up Prices Of Raw Material In Pharma Industries: Will Vitamins, Antibiotics Be Costlier?

The rise in raw material costs cannot immediately be passed on to patients as prices of many medicines in India are regulated by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority. The ongoing…

Maharashtra, Gujarat & Uttarakhand lead in action against misleading ads

New Delhi: The state governments of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Uttarakhand are the front runners in taking action against the complaints they received on misleading and objectionable advertisements related to Ayush…

Sakeena Itoo reviews performance, functioning of JKMSCL

JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today emphasized on stricter quality checks and greater accountability in the procurement and supply of medicines and…