More FDCs May Be Banned; Experts Found That Many Lack Therapeutic Justification
New Delhi: The government is likely to ban more fixed dose combinations (FDCs) this month as the expert committee has found that they lack therapeutic justification, people in the know…
Govt Waives Testing Of Cough Syrups For Export To Key Markets
New Delhi: The government has waived off the requirement of mandatory testing of cough syrups in case manufacturers are exporting it to USA, UK, Canada, EU, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Republic…
Second Study Finds Cancer Risk In Proactiv, Clearasil And Other Acne Creams
NEW YORK: A new analysis of acne creams and cleansers found dozens, including popular products such as Proactiv and Clearasil, contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer. The findings…
‘Bhang Golis’ In Telangana Paan Shops
HYDERABAD: A loophole in laws and their odourless state are helping peddlers flood Telangana ‘paan’ shops with ‘ganja chocolates’, dubbed ‘bhang golis’ by state excise officials. However, the excise department…
SHEOHAR: Raid On Illegal Nursing Home And Medical Shop, Medicines Worth Rs 5 Lakh Seized
SHEOHAR: A raid was conducted at Ganesh Nursing Home in Sheohar. Illegally stocked medicines worth five lakhs were confiscated from there. The crackdown is on those running illegal nursing homes…
Student Dies After Getting Vaccinated In School
Kanpur: In a private school in Rawatpur, Kanpur, the condition of a 9-year-old student deteriorated after the diphtheria vaccination. Later, he died during treatment. The family members said – Our child…
Telangana DCA Made 54 Seizures Worth Rs 19.35 Lakh In September
Hyderabad: In a major crackdown, the Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) conducted 54 seizures in September, confiscating medicine stocks worth Rs 19.35 lakh. Of these, 26 cases involved quacks engaged…
Finalise Law To Regulate Blood Preservation: HC To Centre
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana high court has urged the Centre to swiftly introduce a legislation to regulate the preservation and disposal of blood — a process governed by executive instructions…
Roche Aims To Deliver 20 New Drugs In Research Overhaul
England: Roche Holding AG is aiming to deliver 20 new medicines to address diseases that rank among the biggest burdens to society this decade, as it seeks to kick-start its…
Hoshiarpur Police Arrested 6 Individuals And Seized Massive Haul Of Drugs
Hoshiarpur (Punjab): In a major drug bust, Punjab’s Hoshiarpur police arrested six suspects and seized 23,600 intoxicant capsules, 33,800 pills, and Rs 10 lakh cash, believed to be drug proceeds,…
