Surat’s fake doctor scam: Police arrests individuals ‘operating on people’ without any medical degree
In a significant crackdown on unauthorized medical practice, Surat police have arrested two individuals falsely posing as doctors and providing medical treatment without valid qualifications. The suspects, identified as Lalita…
DCA seizes overpriced Itraconazole capsules from medical shop in Secunderabad
Hyderabad: The teams of the Telangana State Drug Control Administration (TGSDCA) carried out raids and seized stocks of ITRAMEN-200 capsules (Itraconazole Capsules 200 mg) at a medical shop in Bandimet, Secunderabad. Itraconazole Capsules 200 mg,…
FDA Approves First Generic Daily GLP-1 Injection for Type 2 Diabetes
The FDA today approved the first generic referencing the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist liraglutide (Victoza), an 18 mg/3 mL injection, to improve glycemic control in patients aged 10 years and older…
Aurobindo Pharma shares jump 2% after UK arm secures regulatory approval for cancer drug
Aurobindo Pharma shares jumped 2% to an intraday high of Rs 1,265 on the BSE after its wholly owned step-down subsidiary CuraTeQ Biologics received approval from the UK‘s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency…
Healthcare, pharma sectors raise Rs 14,811 crore via IPOs in 2024
India’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors raised Rs 14,811 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024, the largest since 2019, driven by strong domestic demand amid expanding global opportunities. According…
NPPA sets retail prices for 65 drugs, revises ceiling for 20 formulations
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices for 65 new drug formulations and notified ceiling price fixation of 13 formulations. The regulatory body, under the Department of…
India-Latin America trade and collaboration prospects discussed at Kerala University conference
A panel discussion on ‘India-Latin America Business Prospects’ was held at the University of Kerala on Friday as part of the Centre for Latin American Studies (CLAS) international conference on…
Karnataka Govt Files Criminal Cases Against Pharma Firm In Ballari Maternal Deaths Case
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has initiated prosecution against Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals after five women died following C-section deliveries in Ballari district, where they were administered the company’s IV fluid. Health Minister…
NPPA Notifies Ceiling Price Of 13 Formulations, Retail Price Of 65 New Drugs
New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has notified ceiling price fixation of 13 scheduled formulations, retail price fixation of 65 new drugs against applications from individual companies, and…
Over 14,000 PMBJK Centres Set Up To Provide Generic Medicines: Govt
New Delhi: Over 14,000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) have been opened in the country as on October 21 to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices, Union Health…
