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Aurobindo Pharma US gets FTC nod for $250 million acquisition of Lannett CompanyAurobindo Pharma's US arm has secured Federal Trade Commission approval for its $250 million acquisition of Lannett Company. This strategic...22 Jun, 2026, 08.48 AM IST- Cannabis-derived aroma compounds show surprising potential to relieve chronic pain in fibromyalgia and post-surgical models, shows researchResearchers from the University of Arizona have discovered that cannabis terpenes, the compounds responsible for the plant's distinct aroma...20 Jun, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- China puts curbs on us exportsof chemicals used for FentanylFive government agencies now require special export licenses for three newly restricted compounds, according to an official announcement on...23 May, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
- Roche brings 7-minute lung cancer shot to IndiaRoche Pharma India introduces a new injectable immunotherapy for lung cancer. This treatment takes only seven minutes, a significant reduct...15 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
- US to impose visa curbs on 13 people linked to Indian firm over fentanylAmerica has placed visa restrictions on thirteen individuals connected to Indian online pharmacy KS International Traders. These individual...14 May, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
- Indian pharma firms flood west Africa with powerful opioids despite crackdown: AFP investigationIndian pharmaceutical firms are exporting millions of dollars worth of powerful tapentadol opioids to West Africa, fueling a deadly drugs e...14 May, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
- OpenAI faces lawsuit in California court claiming chatbot gave advice that led to fatal overdoseParents have sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. They claim their son died from an accidental drug overdose. The lawsuit alleges ChatGPT co...12 May, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- US visa restrictions on owner of India-based pharmacy, 13 associates for fentanyl traffickingThe US has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to an India-based online pharmacy, KS International Traders, and its owner fo...12 May, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
- Sun Pharma shares jump over 9% after firm announces $12 billion Organon acquisitionSun Pharmaceutical Industries' shares surged after announcing the $11.75 billion acquisition of US-based Organon & Co., a global leader in ...27 Apr, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- No 'zombie drug', man seen in Thane video overdosed on pain medicine: PoliceThane police have clarified a viral video showing a disoriented man. The man was not under the influence of a 'zombie drug'. He had taken a...21 Apr, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
- Zombie drug in Bengaluru! Cops issue clarification on viral video. All you need to knowBengaluru Police have debunked claims of a 'zombie drug' affecting a man seen in a viral video. Investigations revealed the man was sufferi...09 Apr, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
- Biden administration ramps up battle against Opioids crisis. Here's howIt is a priority of the government to handle the opioid crisis, says President Joe Biden. He has requested $42.5 billion for National Drug ...24 Sep, 2022, 12.23 AM IST
- US opioid crisis hits Indian pharma companiesThe total market size of opioid-based painkillers is estimated at $24 billion, with Fentanyl and Oxycontin being some of the commonly presc...18 May, 2018, 10.36 AM IST
- Why opioid must worry India as much as USThese drugs work on the brain’s reward system, which gives the user “positive sensation” and euphoria.28 Oct, 2017, 11.50 AM IST
- Opioids can be silent killers if abusedIn 2010, according to the INCB, 99% of the global production of licit opium—580 tonnes—occurred in India.25 Jun, 2016, 02.45 PM IST
- Punjab sinking in drugs worth Rs 7,500 crore from Pakistan per year: AIIMSThis is a startling revelation given that almost all the heroin that comes to Punjab is through the Pakistan border, pumped in by smugglers...15 Jan, 2016, 11.04 AM IST
- US approves handheld opioid antidote deviceA new handheld device that can quickly deliver a life-saving antidote for opioid overdose, including heroin has been approved by the US Foo...04 Apr, 2014, 04.52 PM IST
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