With most drug candidates failing in humans, India’s draft rules bet on the wrong science in animal lab testingRecent draft rules in India threaten advancements in non-animal testing for drug development and safety. The new regulations may prioritize...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
NPPA updates list of reduced MRP of 1,085 anti-cancer drugsThe National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority updated the maximum retail price for 1,085 anti-cancer medicines. This revision follows a pre...
04 Nov, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Festive demand lifts dry fruit, chocolate imports this seasonDuring the festive season, India's import of tree nuts and chocolates rose significantly, reflecting a 10-12% annual demand increase. The r...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Wockhardt seeks 14-year data shield for India-made drugsMumbai-based Wockhardt has struck success in its innovative research on a range of antibiotic drugs, bridging a global pipeline gap for dif...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Stop the price scam in our hospitalsA recent investigation in Maharashtra has shed light on concerning price hikes for medical supplies charged to patients. Items such as IV i...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
India has never allowed genetically modified products' import, won't do in future: Piyush GoyalIndia continues to maintain a strict policy against the import of genetically modified products, as stated by Minister Piyush Goyal. He hig...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Cancer drug prices fell in 2019 too, but mark-ups of up to 700% are backThe government's latest cancer drug price cuts may offer patients some relief, but the impact could be short-lived. An analysis of medicine...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Blood pressure drug recall: FDA flags thousands of bottles after pills fail quality tests; here's what to checkA major recall has been initiated for certain blood pressure medications produced by Macleods Pharma USA. Patients are urged to verify thei...
03 Nov, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
- Maharashtra FDA suspends 19 food licences; acts against Patanjali distributor over 'adulteration'
In a recent operation, the Maharashtra FDA suspended licenses of 19 food business operators for violations. They seized food articles worth...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Court discharges former drug regulator S Eswara Reddy, three others in corruption caseThe court found that the call recordings relied on by the prosecution did not attribute criminality to Reddy. None of the accused, it noted...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
UC innovations make TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026: How a pancreatic cancer drug and smarter wheelchair are changing lives?From a pancreatic cancer drug that targets KRAS mutations to a smarter power wheelchair, University of California research is reaching beyo...
31 Oct, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Govt to meet liquor firms as domestic giants join foreign peers in Scotch disputeIndia's government is holding talks with liquor companies regarding tariff reductions on bulk Scotch imports. Major firms, including Diageo...
31 Oct, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Sun Pharma ordered to halt eye drug production at Assam plant over quality lapses: ReportIndian regulators have ordered Sun Pharmaceutical Industries to stop manufacturing ophthalmic products at the Assam facility. This decision...
30 Oct, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
India’s drug pricing policy must balance affordability, medicine availability and pharma industry growthThe Government of India has recently capped trade margins on anti-cancer medicines at 30%. This decision has reignited the ongoing discussi...
30 Oct, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
Cancer drug price cuts leave costly brands untouchedPrices of several anti-cancer drugs are set to fall significantly starting November 9, offering some financial relief. However, the prices ...
29 Oct, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Cancer care can be cheaper: 6 steps to cut drug costsIndia has capped trade margins at 30% on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs to reduce treatment costs. Experts call for standardised care,...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
SC pulls up Centre over soaring medicine costsThe Supreme Court expressed concern over the government's role in allowing steep medicine prices to persist. Justices Vikram Nath and Sande...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.45 AM IST