Govt plans instant ban on manufacturing of drugs failing key quality testsPharma companies could have their drug licenses suspended immediately if quality tests indicate failure. The health ministry's proposed cha...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
New cyberattack targets French blood banks, health ministry saysThe incident follows attacks that forced stores in eight European countries to throw away vast quantities of food after hackers tampered wi...
04 Nov, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
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
'Mann smelled of alcohol in Parliament by 11 am', Rahul Gandhi launches all-out attack on AAP at Sangrur rallyRahul Gandhi launched a campaign rally in Sangrur where he criticised Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party for failing to addre...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
India leads on non-animal testing and its draft lab animal rules threaten to undo thatIndia's draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules 2026 proposes significant changes to animal research regulations and oversight. It all...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.24 PM 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
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
Health insurance marketplace 2027: Obamacare premiums set to rise 13% as subsidies expire - will you pay more?Healthcare marketplace: Obamacare premiums are expected to rise in 2027 as enhanced federal subsidies expire and eligibility rules change. ...
03 Nov, 2026, 03.00 AM IST
How much will your Medicare premium rise in 2027 and how much of your Social Security raise will you actually keep?The standard Medicare Part B premium may go up by $6.60 a month next year. That is far smaller than the jump in 2026. Still, for people liv...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
India’s medicine sales grow in double digits for four straight quarters, led by chronic care drugsOver the past four quarters, India's medicine sales have increased significantly due to rising demand in chronic care segments. The growth ...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
'Mad Max' actor Richard Norton ignored nurse's warning about peptide treatment which he began days before his sudden death last yearRichard Norton, the Australian actor known for his work in films like 'Mad Max', passed away at 75. Prior to his death, he was undergoing p...
31 Oct, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Bombay HC tells Shreya Life to rename antibiotic drugThe Bombay High Court has ordered the removal of Shreya Life Sciences’ antibiotic trademark Lefoxin Biox from the register, ruling that it ...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.04 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
States urged to enforce ban on reuse of single-use medical devicesThe Directorate General of Health Services has issued a directive to prohibit the reuse of single-use medical devices. Violations by some p...
24 Oct, 2026, 04.00 AM IST
Hospitals overcharge patients upto 700% on medicines while India makes some of the world’s lowest priced drugs: Centre admits to SCGovt has told Supreme Court that hospitals overcharging patients for medicines and medical consumables is a malpractice. Its affidavit cite...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST