DCGI Issues Alert On Suspected Falsified GLP-1-RA Products In The Market

New Delhi : The Central drug regulator has issued alert on suspected falsified versions of Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1-RA) products, an anti-diabetes management drug, in the market. The alert…

Wegovy May Raise Risk Of Complications Under Anaesthesia

Washington : Patients who take blockbuster drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss may face life-threatening complications if they need surgery or other procedures that require empty stomachs for anaesthesia.…

7000 Capsules Of Narcotic Tramadol Seized, Accused Shopkeeper Arrested

Sirohi : The Swaroopganj police, while taking action at a shop located in Subhash Circle in the town, seized 7,000 capsules of the narcotic drug Tramadol. Along with this, the shopkeeper…

Inter-Ministry Coordination For Promotion Of Medical Devices Industry Should Be Done By Health Ministry: Panel

New Delhi : The Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has reiterated its stand that the inter-ministry coordination for promotion of the medical devices industry should be…

Long-Term Use Of Acid Reflux Drugs Linked To Dementia Risk

Minnesota : Prolonged use of acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors could increase the risk of dementia, a new study shows. Previous studies gave conflicting advice on whether the medicines…

ETAILS Medanta, DLF To Launch 400-Bed Hospital In South Delhi

New Delhi : Global Health Limited will launch a 400-bed multi-super specialty hospital in Delhi in association with real estate developer DLF, the private healthcare provider said on Thursday. The super…

Drug overpricing: Govt plans amnesty scheme to recover dues from pharma companies

In a bid to tackle overpricing in the pharmaceutical sector, the government is planning an amnesty scheme to recover dues from pharmaceutical companies, CNBC Aawaz reported. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), responsible for…

Govt Plans Amnesty Scheme To Recover Dues From Pharma Companies

New Delhi : In a bid to tackle overpricing in the pharmaceutical sector, the government is planning an amnesty scheme to recover dues from pharmaceutical companies, CNBC Awaaz reported. The National…

WS DETAILS NCB Seizes 2,724 Kg Of Tablets For Medicinal Use Between 2020 To 2022

New Delhi : The Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) has seized a total of 2,724 kilogram of tablets having medicinal use in the three years from 2020 to 2022 under the…

CDSCO Starts Training Of Gujarat, Maharashtra FDA Medical Device Officers

Mumbai : The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has started conducting training of Gujarat and Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Medical Device Officers for effective implementation of new Medical Device…