While certain drugs that are more harmful than efficacious need to be banned. However, not all drugs banned abroad need to be banned in Ind...

Early this year, the health ministry had banned sale of anti-inflammatory drug nimesulide for use in children below 12 years of age.

Tegaserod is reported to increase the risk of heart attacks, while gatifloxacin in elderly patients may increase risk of developing serious...

Companies cannot dispatch new batches or resume production. The association will now move the court to remove the ban on the drugs altogeth...

Industry and regulatory experts say the ban has come too late and in case of nimesulide, the prohibition will be ineffective.

The government has decided to frame guidelines on advertisements of emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) to ensure consumers be aware of the...