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India tightens grip on GLP-1 supply chain amid misuse concerns, expands crackdown on unapproved drugsIndia's drug regulator is increasing checks on weight loss drug sales. This action follows inspections of pharmacies and clinics nationwide...- AI and Automation Are Reshaping Drug SafetyWith the increase in volume and complexity of drug safety data, artificial intelligence is transforming the functioning of pharmacovigilanc...
- CDSCO directs pharmacies to display QR code and toll-free number for reporting adverse drug reactionsThe CDSCO has mandated that all retail and wholesale pharmacies across India must prominently display a QR code and a toll-free number. Thi...
- Biocon chief bats for dual-agency model to fast-track drug approvalsBiocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw suggests a new drug approval system. The Indian Council of Medical Research would handle scientific reviews fo...
- WHO issues warning against three ‘substandard’ cough syrups in IndiaThe World Health Organisation has issued a global alert for three Indian cough syrups. These syrups were found to be substandard and contai...
- India ranks among top contributors in reporting adverse events: Drugs Controller General of IndiaDCGI Dr. Rajeev Raghuvanshi highlighted India's leading role in global adverse event reporting during the 5th National Pharmacovigilance We...
- Health body issues safety warning about commonly-used BP and heart medicinesBeta-blockers, used for irregular heartbeat and hypertension, can cause dangerously low potassium levels, known as hypokalaemia, according ...
- Ozempic: Bengaluru is the secret ingredient behind the wonder weight loss drugs' successNovo Nordisk's India team played a pivotal role in the success of Ozempic, a semaglutide-based drug for diabetes and weight management. The...
- Govt issues guidance paper to strengthen vaccine companies' reporting of adverse eventsThe new report released last week aims to provide guidance to the manufacturers and importers of vaccines in the country so as to strengthe...
- Ex-Blackstone India co-head Mathew Cyriac’s fund buys 80% stake in Accutest Research LaboratoriesIn the next five years, drug patents with sales worth $170 billion will expire globally, driving demand for cost-effective generic drugs. A...
- Key questions as EU watchdog rules on AstraZenecaThe EMA is the regulator for all human and animal medicines in the 27 nations of the European Union plus the European Economic Area countri...
- View: We may see a new global medical paradigm that ensures fair access to medicineshe way the global scientific community has come together to focus on ensuring affordable access to new vaccines and therapies for humanity ...
- Cabinet nod for inking MoU between India, UK for cooperation in medical product regulationThe main areas of cooperation between the two regulatory authorities include exchange of safety information, including pharmacovigilance wh...
- Sun Pharma signs licening pact with spanish firm Almirall for psoriasis drugIn return, the Indian company will receive an initial upfront payment of $50 million and be eligible for development and regulatory milesto...
- Ayush Ministry fails to kick start major projects, returns fundsSome major projects of the Ministry of Ayush have failed to take off since its inception due to "non-availability of land" and surrendered ...
- Health ministry plans to revamp regulatory rules for biosimilar drugsOfficials say the new norms will be finalised after consultations with the industry, academic institutions and stakeholders like the civil ...
- Ban proposed on drugs having serious side effects"There are variations in each individual in conversions of codeine to morphine and each individual reacts differently," Prof K C Singhal.
- Sun Pharma, Merck & Co Inc enter into pact for TildrakizumabUnder terms of the agreement, Sun Pharma will acquire worldwide rights to tildrakizumab for use in all human indications from Merck.
- Clinical Research: Medical professionals chart new careers with labs, hone business acumen and managerial skillsThe clinical research division at Fortis Healthcare, also plans to hire more medical professionals next year.
- Indian pharmaceutical industry to reach $20 bn by 2015: AssochamAssocham has said it expects the Indian pharmaceutical industry to reach $20 billion by 2015, making it one of the world's top 10 pharmaceu...
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