Drugs panel considering proposal to rein in sale of OTC medicines to prevent misuseIndia's drug advisory board is considering restricting over-the-counter medication sales to prevent misuse and ensure patient safety. The p...
24 Apr, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
India set to introduce list of OTC drugs this monthIndia is set to receive a list of drugs transitioning to over-the-counter (OTC) status from prescription-only status soon. The committee re...
04 Mar, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
New list of over the counter drugs soonIndia is developing a framework for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, potentially allowing some prescription medications to be sold in general ...
21 Dec, 2024, 12.26 AM IST
Quest Labs stock debuts with 60% premium on NSE SME platformQuest Laboratories made its debut on the NSE SME platform on Thursday, starting with a 60% premium. The stock opened at Rs 155, surpassing ...
23 May, 2024, 10.30 AM IST
Panel to finalise list of over-the-counter drugs for sale at general storesA three-member committee of gynecologists has been formed to finalize a list of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs that will be available in regu...
22 Apr, 2024, 11.42 PM IST
Govt mulls allowing sale of common medicines in general storesIndia's committee, under Atul Goel's leadership, is pioneering the development of guidelines for over-the-counter medicines to improve acce...
18 Apr, 2024, 12.14 PM IST
NMC lists therapeutic categories of drugs which can be sold sans prescriptionIn its 'Regulations relating to Professional Conduct of Registered Medical Practitioners" issued on August 2, the NMC stated that over-the-...
12 Aug, 2023, 05.02 PM IST
Marksans Pharma gets final USFDA nod for generic version of Famotidine tabletsMarksans Pharma Ltd on Friday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Famotidine tablet...
10 Mar, 2023, 01.34 PM IST
Centre plans to bring 16 common drugs for cough, cold, pain under over-the-counter categoryThe Union Health Ministry has suggested amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to bring 16 such medicines under Schedule K for providing exem...
07 Jun, 2022, 03.44 PM IST
Govt to allow sale of some drugs sans prescriptionThe DTAB has approved a list of OTC drugs which includes medicines like antifungal infections, analgesics (pain killers), cough syrups, dec...
20 Jan, 2022, 06.47 AM IST
Strides Pharma Science arm gets American drug regulator's nod for pain relieving drugStrides Pharma Global Pte. Limited, Singapore, has received approval for Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP, 100 mg/5 mL from the United States ...
24 Feb, 2021, 11.16 AM IST
Granules India gets USFDA nod for allergy treatment drugGranules India said it has received approval for Fexofenadine Hydrochloride tablets. The approved product is bio-equivalent to the referenc...
21 Oct, 2019, 11.29 AM IST
Soon, Centre to add 100 more drugs to over-the-counter listDrugs likely to get off prescription will initially include those commonly used for cold, cough and analgesics such as paracetamol and ibup...
25 Sep, 2019, 03.53 PM IST
Government to come up with list of over-the-counter drugs soonThe move is aimed at promoting self-care & reducing cost of treatment without compromising patient safety.
24 Sep, 2019, 06.22 PM IST
India may soon give OTC drugs definitionThe Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is expected to amend rules on drugs and cosmetics to include a separate schedule fo...
20 Sep, 2017, 12.52 AM IST
Common drugs to get OTC tag, antibiotics on prescription onlyCommonly used medicines for flu and pain relief that are available over the counter (OTC) despite some being "prescription only", will now ...
29 Nov, 2016, 11.28 AM IST
- Ministry may impose temporary freeze on scheduled drug prices
The prices of medicines are set to undergo a major change once the new national drug policy is notified, depending on the formula the gover...
28 Dec, 2006, 03.05 AM IST