CBI arrests two Narcotics Inspectors for 10L bribe
Lucknow: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two inspectors of the Narcotics Bureau in Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow. Both the inspectors have been arrested in the case of demanding…
Hyderabad rising in biotech, pharma, medtech innovation: Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Hyderabad was India’s emerging hub of biotech, pharma, and medical technology innovation, with the ambition to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034.…
DCGI issued alert regarding theft of Novo Nordisk injectables
New Delhi: India’s drug regulator has issued an alertregarding the theft of several batches of injectable medicines belonging to Novo Nordisk during transit. According to a notice issued by the…
Two firms fined for selling spurious cosmetic products
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Health Department’s campaign against fake and unsafe cosmetics—Operation Soundarya—has received clearance from the court. The initiative, led by the state’s Drugs Control Department, is to ensure the beauty…
Odisha govt notifies OPDC to propel state as a pharma hub in eastern India
Chennai: The Government of Odisha has taken a decisive step in its mission to transform the state into a major pharmaceutical powerhouse by formally notifying the Odisha Pharmaceutical Development Cell…
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…
Four new drugs for rare diseases on anvil; five medications for 7 ailments in market: VK Paul
New Delhi: Four new drugs for rare diseases are in the pipeline expected to be launched soon while five medications for seven illnesses have already been introduced in the market…
Telangana HM orders action against misleading pharma ads, sale of substandard drugs
Hyderabad: In a stern message to the pharmaceutical industry, Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha has ordered the Drug Control Authority (DCA) to take stringent action against companies and individuals involved…
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…
LOC issued against man who sold fake Ozempic worth Rs 180 crore to US firm
New Delhi: A lookout circular (LOC) has been issued against the man who allegedly sold fake Ozempic worth Rs 180 crore to a United States-based firm, officers have said. According…
