Govt Temporarily Eases BIS Rules for Medical Device Parts
New Delhi, August 6, 2025 — In a relief to the medical-devices industry, the Centre has temporarily eased BIS compliance for certain steel inputs used to make surgical blades, scalpels,…
Biocon Bets Big on Insulin, Eyes GLP-1 Drugs for Future Growth
Bengaluru – Biocon Biologics, the biopharmaceutical arm of Biocon Ltd, is strengthening its foothold in the global insulin market while making a decisive move into the booming GLP-1 drug segment.…
Delhi Police busts major fake medicine racket; 6 arrested including kingpin
The Anti-Gang Squad of the Crime Branch of Delhi Police has busted a major interstate racket involved in the manufacturing, selling, and supplying of counterfeit lifesaving medicines. In this significant…
Indian Pharma Market grows by 7.9% in July; antibiotic Augmentin rebounds to top spot
New Delhi: The Indian Pharmaceutical Market (IPM) in July underwent a value growth of 7.9 per cent driven by new launches in the anti-diabetic segment and value growth of cardiac…
Himachal: Two Female Nurses Caught Drinking Alcohol Inside Government Hospital Late at Night
Two staff nurses at the Regional Hospital in Una, Himachal Pradesh, are facing serious allegations of consuming alcohol and smoking within the hospital premises. According to reports, the nurses were…
Lincoln Pharma Q1 Results: Net Profit Rises 17%
Lincoln Pharmaceuticals on Thursday reported a nearly 17% growth in net profit to Rs 27.70 crore for the April-June quarter as compared to Rs 23.69 crore in the same quarter…
Paracetamol Drug not Banned in India, says Anupriya Patel
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has not banned the commonly used paracetamol drug in India New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has not banned the…
Paracetamol Not Banned in India, Says Union Minister Amid Rumours
In a firm clarification during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Anupriya Patel confirmed that the government has not banned the commonly used…
Lupin Ramps Up Strategy to Counter U.S. Tariff Threat, Posts 52% Profit Surge
Mumbai, August 7, 2025 — Indian pharmaceutical giant Lupin is drawing up a multi-pronged strategy to navigate the looming threat of U.S. tariffs, while celebrating a robust 52% year-on-year surge…
WHO Advises Against Antibiotics for COVID-19 Without Bacterial Infection
Geneva, August 7, 2025 — The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued strong updated clinical recommendations: do not prescribe antibiotics to COVID-19 patients — whether severe or mild — unless…
Fortis Q1 Profit Jumps 57%; Expansion Drives Growth
Gurugram, August 7 – http://Fortis HealthcareFortis Healthcare has reported a 57% year-on-year increase in its net profit for the first quarter of FY2025. The hospital chain posted ₹260 crore…
Fake life-saving drugs under labels of top brands: Pan-India racket busted, 6 arrested
From Johnson & Johnson to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a pan-India racket involved in producing counterfeit life-saving drugs under the labels of top pharmaceutical companies has been busted by the Crime Branch’s…
Karnataka Defends Closure of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Govt Hospitals
Bengaluru, August 7, 2025 — Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has defended the state government’s decision to discontinue Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) within government hospital premises. His explanation came…
Pharma tariffs may go as high as 250%, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could go as high as 250 percent — after starting at a lower level — adding he plans…
Haryana Resumes Ayushman Bharat Payments, Delays Withdrawal by 650 Private Hospitals
Chandigarh, August 6, 2025 — Hours before a mass withdrawal by 650 private hospitals was set to take effect under Ayushman Bharat – AB‑PMJAY, the Haryana State Health Agency (SHA)…
Supreme Court Seeks Task Force Reply on Medical Safety Amid Doctors’ Protests
New Delhi, August 6, 2025 — In a landmark move to address rising public outrage over medical negligence and patient deaths, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre…
Soaked in Divine Aura, SSIMantra gets more Power to cater to Underserved
SS Innovations, Maker of Surgical Robot joins hands with Sai Institute of Medical Sciences Gurugram: The name of ‘Made in India’ surgical robot SSIMantra in itself embodies divinity. Conjoined with…
Gates Foundation Pledges $2.5 Billion to Transform Women’s Health Globally
New Delhi, August 6, 2025 — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a massive investment of $2.5 billion over five years to revolutionize women’s health worldwide. This bold…
Portea Medical Expands Cancer Care Services Across India
New Delhi, August 6, 2025 — Portea Medical, India’s leading home healthcare provider, has announced the nationwide expansion of its comprehensive cancer care services. The initiative aims to ease access…
Centre Asks States to Cap C-Section Delivery Charges Under Ayushman Bharat
New Delhi, August 6, 2025 — The Central Government has directed states to introduce uniform price caps on caesarean deliveries under the http://Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY),Ayushman…
