CSIR-NIIST Develops Technology To Convert Biomedical Waste Into Soil Additives
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) in Thiruvananthapuram has developed a technology that converts pathogenic biomedical waste into value-added soil additives that eliminate the need for costly…
Stricter Rules Soon To Curb Pregabalin, Tapentadol Sales Amid Rising Drug Abuse
New Delhi: Two painkiller medicines are under the scanner of the Union government following reports of drug abuse. Last year, the apex drug regulatory body of India — Central Drugs…
PCI Mandates Aadhaar-Based Attendance System For Staff
New Delhi: The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has announced a phased implementation of the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) in all PCI-approved pharmacy institutions, starting from the 2025-2026 academic session.…
Nearly 10 Million Malaria Vaccine Doses Delivered To Africa After Immunization Roll Out: Gavi Vaccine Alliance
GENEVA: Nearly 10 million malaria vaccine doses were delivered to Africa during the first year of routine immunisation being rolled out across the continent, the Gavi vaccine alliance said Wednesday.…
5 Thousand Banned Capsules Recovered From A Youth In Arniwala
Fazilka: During patrolling, the police of Arniwala police station of Fazilka in Punjab arrested a young man with 5 thousand banned capsules. SHO of Arniwala Angrez Kumar said that the police…
Centre raises alarm on adverse reaction caused by widely used life-saving beta blocker drugs
Concerned over the widely used life-saving beta blocker drugs causing adverse drug reactions, the government’s Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued an alert about the same. An adverse drug reaction…
Telangana DCA Cracks Down On Illegal Drug Practices
Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) of Telangana has intensified its efforts against illegal drug practices across the state, conducting multiple raids to curb violations. The actions included the seizure…
Pharma Companies Have Increased MRP By 20-50 Per Cent Over The Past Six Months
Palanpur: A sudden surge in the prices of life-saving drugs has left consumers reeling, as pharma companies have increased costs by 20-50 per cent over the past six months. Essential…
HPV Vaccine Not Included In Universal Immunization Programme, Govt Tells LS
New Delhi: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is not part of the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Lok Sabha on Friday. HPV infection…
Lack Of Coordination May Hamper Expected Growth In Medical Device Sector
New Delhi: Even as the Central government is bringing in new schemes and assistance to accelerate the growth of the medical devices industry in the country, certain actions on the…
