Death in a vial: Five cases lay bare many uncomfortable truths about Indian healthcareFive young mothers in Kota died after childbirth, with suspicion falling on oxytocin injections. Investigations revealed the vials containe...
05 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
Sun Pharma secures relief in 'Pantocid' trademark disputeDelhi High Court has halted Ahmedabad-based Finecure Pharmaceuticals from producing and selling drugs with names similar to Sun Pharma's 'P...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Less invasive oral cancer treatment: New IISc Bengaluru study finds ultrasound selectively kills tumor cells while sparing healthy onesNew IISc Bengaluru study: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have found that low-frequency ultrasound can selectively kill oral...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Govt brings stem cell, gene therapies under central licensing frameworkIndia's drug regulations have been updated to include advanced treatments like cell, stem cell, gene therapies, and xenografts under centra...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Shantha Biologics to Make Injectable Drug Cartridges for Novo NordiskShantha Biologics has secured a significant contract with Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk to manufacture cartridges for injectable...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Mankind Pharma joins hands with Denovo Sciences for AI-powered drug discoveryMankind Pharma has joined forces with Denovo Sciences to revolutionize drug discovery using artificial intelligence. This strategic partner...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026Nestle is set to eliminate all artificial food colorings globally by the end of 2026, a significant move by the major food producer. This i...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
'Cheaper than a gym, but still not selling': Nithin Kamath on why Indians aren't embracing popular weight-loss drugsDespite rising obesity and affordable generic GLP-1 drugs, India lags in adoption. Nithin Kamath highlights patient retention challenges wi...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
Alembic Pharmaceuticals gets USFDA nod for generic acne treatment gelAlembic Pharmaceuticals has secured final USFDA approval for its generic Dapsone gel, a topical treatment for acne vulgaris. This approval,...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Vice President Radhakrishnan urges collective action to build drug-free IndiaVice President C.P. Radhakrishnan has called for a nationwide, collaborative effort to combat substance abuse, emphasizing the crucial role...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw warns against long-term GLP-1 use, urges caution over weight-loss drugs, says 'for those who are not diabetic or clinically obese...'Nithin Kamath questions India's slow adoption of affordable GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, despite rising obesity. He points to challenges like l...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
India’s GLP-1 boom loses steam as price war, weak retention hit generic weight-loss drug salesInitial excitement for India's generic weight-loss drugs is fading. Domestic manufacturers are lowering sales targets due to slower-than-ex...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic influenza treatment drugAlembic Pharmaceuticals has secured USFDA approval for its generic oseltamivir phosphate oral suspension, a key treatment for influenza. Th...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Eli Lilly launches cancer drug Tanstrive in IndiaThe launch follows marketing authorisation from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for patients with locally advanced ...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Pfizer CFO Dave Denton to leave company in AugustPfizer's finance chief Dave Denton is leaving on August 15. Cecile Guegan will be the interim chief financial officer. Denton's departure r...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
India's weight-loss drug boom raises questions over healthcare prioritiesIndia's market for cheaper anti-obesity drugs has surged tenfold. While demand is high, especially among those with diabetes, concerns abou...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.48 PM IST