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Drug companies directed to step up vigil on adverse reactionsIndia's drug regulator, CDSCO, has mandated all drug companies to establish systems for tracking adverse drug reactions. This move comes am...05 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST- Pregabalin moved to Schedule H1 as centre cracks down on drug misusePregabalin, a nerve pain medication, now faces stricter controls. The Union health ministry has moved it to Schedule H1. This change aims t...22 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- No cosmetic job with jabs, warns drug regulator CDSCOThe notice issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) cites provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the...21 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- US raises concerns at India’s duties on IP-intensive goods, source code, AI working paperThe US has voiced concerns over India's high customs duties on IP-intensive products and its proposed mandatory blanket license for AI deve...01 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
- USFDA issues Form-483 with 5 observations to Ajanta Pharma's Paithan facilityAjanta Pharma said the US FDA has issued Form-483 with five observations after inspecting its Paithan manufacturing facility in Maharashtra...22 Apr, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- Govt asked to frame policy on online sale of drugs within 8 weeksThe HC was hearing a batch of petitions seeking a ban against the illegal sale of online drugs. They also challenged the draft rules by the...16 Nov, 2023, 09.08 PM IST
- Show cause notice to 31 firms following concerns over online drugs sale: Govt to Lok SabhaThe CDSCO and Ministry of Health have taken regulatory measures to ensure the quality of medicines in the country as part of which the Drug...17 Mar, 2023, 04.58 PM IST
- Panel suggests introduction of cosmetovigilance to monitor safety of cosmeticsThe government is planning an overhaul of the country’s drug regulatory body. Towards this, the committee has recommended introduction of c...27 Aug, 2020, 08.14 AM IST
- New policy likely to resolve drug name anomalyThe government has geared up to resolve the confusion, restricting companies from using same brand names for different drugs. The health mi...09 Nov, 2019, 07.00 AM IST
- Government to demarcate 'stem cell therapy' from 'stem cell drug'The proposed amendments would demarcate 'stem cell- based drugs' from the 'stem cell therapy' and ensure that the physicians using the late...29 Apr, 2018, 09.30 PM IST
- Central body to check quality of new ayurvedic drugs likelyThe ministry of ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy, unani, siddha and homoeopathy (AYUSH) has sought the opinion of the law ministry on setting...31 Mar, 2017, 01.30 AM IST
- Government to frame new rules on medical devices to draw investmentsIndia is the largest provider of generic drugs globally, with the Indian generics accounting for 20 per cent of global exports in terms of ...01 Feb, 2017, 01.45 PM IST
- Indian drug regulator may scrap licence renewal; move may affect quality of medicinesThe licences and approvals can be made perpetual provided they are not cancelled or suspended by the licencing authority, according to the ...08 Oct, 2016, 02.10 PM IST
- India’s drug regulator may scrap need to renew licences and approvalsThe government is planning a major overhaul of the country's drug policy, with moves that include scrapping the need to renew manufacturing...07 Oct, 2016, 01.33 PM IST
- Government sets up panel to review Drugs and Cosmetics RulesThe government has constituted a committee to examine and recommend amendments to the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.28 Dec, 2014, 12.41 PM IST
- Strong regulatory regime for plant-based drugs on the anvilDrugs derived from plants will soon have to go through a strict regulatory process to improve their acceptance on the global stage.24 Apr, 2013, 06.25 PM IST
- Government to amend Drugs and Cosmetic rules to check antibiotics' useWith indiscriminate use of antibiotics leading to cases of microbial resistance and consequent health hazards, government today said it pro...13 Mar, 2012, 08.11 PM IST
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