Pharmacists seek clarity on banned cough syrup stockPharmacists are seeking clarification from the DCGI regarding the handling of recently banned cough syrups for children under four, specifi...
21 Apr, 2025, 12.34 AM IST
Four prominent women honoured by Indian Consulate, diaspora organisation on International Women's DayFour distinguished Indian and Indian-American women were honored on International Women's Day at an event organized by the Consulate Genera...
11 Mar, 2024, 10.41 AM IST
Generics-only policy makes sense only when targeted at pharmacists, not doctorsThe generics-only prescription rule does not make sense when quality of drugs remains suspect. Many have pointed outthat the NMC clause wil...
24 Aug, 2023, 11.07 PM IST
All medicines to be sold under supervision of pharmacist, mandates DCGINewly-appointed DCGI Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi has asked the state drug controllers to ensure that pharmacists should be physically present ...
18 Mar, 2023, 12.50 AM IST
National medical commission bill: IMA calls for indefinite strike from April 2The NMC bill proposes to allow practitioners of alternative medicines — homoeopathy and ayurveda — to practice modern medicine once they co...
26 Mar, 2018, 01.46 PM IST
Click2Clinic to raise over $5 million to fund expansion plansThe two year old healthcare group, which has already raised $1 million from several investors, is looking to raise $5 million for the paren...
07 Mar, 2018, 10.34 PM IST
Aster DM Healthcare IPO opens Monday; should you buy?The price band has been fixed at Rs 180–190 per share with a face value of Rs 10 each.
11 Feb, 2018, 01.10 PM IST
Branded drugs need to be phased out: Doctors' groupsAll India Drug Action Network said the PM's proposal to make generic prescription mandatory for doctors would be useless and counterproduct...
01 May, 2017, 07.18 AM IST
Until Government releases rules, e-pharmacies to self-regulate: IIPAAll IIPA members will be regulated under this code, said Tandon. This includes companies like 1mg, Netmeds, Pharmeasy, mChemist and Medlife.
22 Nov, 2016, 11.02 AM IST
Revealed: The truth behind the 'emergency contraceptive pill'Morning-after pills, doctors say, should be used to prevent pregnancy only in the case of an unexpected lapse such as a condom break.
11 Jul, 2016, 02.54 PM IST
Kerala set to adopt policy on antibiotic resistanceIt is launching the first antibiotic stewardship programme, which will cover public and private health services.
19 Jan, 2016, 01.37 PM IST
Aim to be trusted health partner for Indian consumers: Prashant TandonWe wanted to drive an innovation, in the consumer healthcare space that aimed to make it understandable, accessible and affordable for cons...
10 Jun, 2015, 10.20 AM IST
Australia enforces stricter visa rule for foreign workers"Companies will have to advertise for 4 months in a newspaper for a position before sponsoring a foreigner".
02 Jul, 2013, 10.50 AM IST
- Patients face music as doctors in Orissa go on strike
Doctors asking for DACP and cancellation of mass transfer order.
16 Apr, 2010, 11.13 PM IST
- Six year integrated course for pharmacists
The Pharmacy Council of India will be introducing a six year integrated doctor of pharmacy (Pharm D) course from this academic year to make...
27 Apr, 2008, 03.06 PM IST
- Dabur Pharma signs agreement for Spanish market
Dabur Pharma Ltd has signed an agreement with Spain-based Combino Pharm, to distribute and market generic oncology products in that country.
24 Oct, 2007, 12.31 PM IST
- Norms for clinical trials to weed out malpractices
THE UNION minister for health C P Thakur on Friday released the guidelines on clinical trials for human beings at the inauguration of the 5...
22 Dec, 2001, 01.11 AM IST