Counterfeit cancer drugs: Most drug samples tested are genuine, says Delhi govt
Most of the cancer drug samples taken from private pharmacies by the Delhi government to check their purity are genuine, health department officials said on Thursday. The government collected 160…
Delhi HC grants interim protection from arrest to Vicky Ramancha in Ozempic scam
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on August 19 granted interim protection from arrest to businessman Vicky Ramancha, the prime accused in the alleged US$18.8 million international scam involving counterfeit…
AIIMS study finds catheter infections in hospital widespread across India
New Delhi: Bloodstream infections acquired during a hospital stay due to the use of a catheter are prevalent across ICUs in India and are often caused by microbes having a…
MNCs seek restart of refurbished medical device imports
New Delhi, August 19, 2025 — Global med-tech companies have urged the Centre to allow refurbished medical device imports again and include medical devices in India’s repair-services push. The request…
72-Year-Old Saved by Valve-in-Valve TAVI at Apollo
Bengaluru, August 19, 2025 — A multidisciplinary team at Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru saved the life of a 72-year-old woman with a dangerous aortic aneurysm by performing a valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic…
Kerala’s Disease Surge Tied to Poor Hygiene and Climate Stress
Thiruvananthapuram, August 19, 2025 — Kerala is seeing a sharp rise in communicable diseases as poor sanitation, stagnant water, and changing weather patterns create ideal conditions for outbreaks. Public-health experts…
10-Minute Medicine Delivery Faces Heat Over Rx Compliance
New Delhi, August 19, 2025 — India’s fast-growing quick-commerce firms are racing to deliver medicines in 10 minutes. But the sprint has triggered a regulatory alarm. The All India Organisation…
Aurobindo to Start US Units This Year; China Plant Nears Q3 FY26 Break-Even
New Delhi, August 18, 2025 — Aurobindo Pharma said two manufacturing units in the United States are slated to start production within the current fiscal, tightening the company’s supply chain…
Senores Pharma to Buy Two Teva ANDAs
Mumbai, August 14, 2025 — Senores Pharmaceuticals will acquire two abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. The deal is Senores’ third US move in six months, underscoring…
Lilly launches Mounjaro KwikPen in India
Mumbai, August 14, 2025 — Eli Lilly and Company (India) has rolled out the Mounjaro (tirzepatide) KwikPen across the country, expanding treatment choices for people with type-2 diabetes and those…
