Viral ‘Molecule’ Pill Sparks Health Crisis Among Russian Teens
Moscow– A dangerously addictive weight-loss pill dubbed “Molecule” is surging in popularity among Russian teenagers, fueled by TikTok influencers and black-market sales, leading to a wave of hospitalizations and urgent…
DCGI delegates powers to Joint Drug Controllers to drive faster approvals
New Delhi: In a bid to fast-track approvals for import licenses and decisions related to serious adverse events (SAE), the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has delegated licensing authority…
Two More Infant Deaths from Suspected Toxic Cough Syrup Rock
New Delhi— In a heartbreaking echo of a tragedy that has already claimed dozens of young lives, two more infants have died in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly after being given contaminated…
Rewa Crackdown: Collector Pratibha Pal Orders Sealing of Over a Dozen Medical Stores in Fake Drugs Scandal
Rewa, Madhya Pradesh– In a decisive escalation against the rampant sale of counterfeit and expired medicines plaguing the district, Rewa Collector Pratibha Pal has spearheaded a series of aggressive raids,…
Health ministry issues draft rules to debar applicants submitting misleading or forged information
New Delhi: The Union ministry of health and family welfare has come out with a draft of amendment to certain rules under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 to debar…
22 de-addiction centres in Punjab Under ED lens
Chandigarh/Dehradun/ New Delhi: When the Punjab government decided on Tuesday that no private person will be allowed to operate more than five drug de-addiction centres in the state, the move…
Jharkhand’s Blood Scandal: Govt Suspends Officials, Launches Probes Amid Calls for NAT Testing Mandate
Ranchi– In a heartbreaking breach of medical trust, five thalassemia-afflicted children in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district have tested HIV-positive after receiving contaminated blood transfusions at Chaibasa Sadar Hospital, exposing glaring…
Former Asst. Drugs Controller Gets 2-Yr RI in DA Case
Bhubaneswar: The court found Mallick guilty under Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for amassing assets beyond his known sources of income. It sentenced…
Eli Lilly and Nvidia team up to build ‘most powerful’ AI supercomputer in pharma
INDIANAPOLIS: Eli Lilly and computing giant Nvidia are teaming up to build a new supercomputer that the pair say will be the most powerful owned and operated by a pharmaceutical company. Lilly will…
Barcode and QR code system introduced in MP to ensure drug authenticity; curb rising cases of counterfeit medicines
Bhopal: Preparations are now underway to stop fake medicines in government hospitals in Madhya Pradesh. The government has implemented a new system to bring transparency in drug supply. Under this,…
