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Centre to soon set up a digital portal to track narcotic drugsThe proposed platform will enable real-time, end-to-end digital tracking of all regulated pharmaceutical products, covering every stage fro...
Cough syrup advisory: Check names of three banned toxic syrups and five harmful ingredients parents should watch out forIndia has declared three cough syrups toxic following the deaths of at least 17 children. Investigations revealed high levels of diethylene...
Fentanyl crisis takes center stage in US-China trade negotiations: Here’s whyFentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has become a key point of contention in US-China trade talks. The US accuses China of enabling fentany...
Flush expired, unused opioids down the toilet, says regulatorDrug regulatory authority mandates disposal of unused opioid drugs and painkillers. This action aims to prevent misuse and health risks. Ce...
FDA issues show cause notice to pharma firm in Palghar for illegal export of opioidsPalghar's Food and Drug Administration took legal action against Aveo Pharmaceuticals for alleged illegal opioid export after a BBC report ...
Can accountability within family save your child from drug overdose?
Blinken seeks G7 unity on Israel-Hamas war among items on crisis-heavy global agendaAs US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his G7 counterparts began two days of talks in Japan, Blinken said it was critically important ...
ONDCP Director Dr. Rahul Gupta talks to Prof. Ishan Shivanand about the US-India strategic partnership to tackle drug overdose
McKinsey to pay $230 mn in latest US opioid settlementConsulting firm McKinsey & Co has agreed to pay $230 million in its latest settlement to resolve lawsuits alleging it fueled a US opioid ep...
Xylazine: US witnesses 'zombie drug' attack across states. Details hereXylazine, the "zombie drug", is gradually spreading throughout the US.
'Rainbow Fentanyl': DEA warns about dangerous drug after suspected overdoses lead to deaths among young childrenA new, colourful form of fentanyl is being sold in the illicit drug market, called "multi-coloured fentanyl" or "rainbow fentanyl". The DEA...
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...
Cannabis is one of five essential plants in the Vedas: Dr Uma DhanabalanIn her home state Massachusetts, she does medical marijuana authorisations and is involved in efforts to reform US government policy on mar...