Govt ends over-the-counter sales of all 'syrups'; mandates doctor's prescription for purchaseThe Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated that all syrups, including cough syrups, are now prescription-only. This new r...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Apollo Hospitals taps Shobana Kamineni to chair soon-to-be listed Healthtech unitApollo Hospitals is appointing Shobana Kamineni as executive chairperson of its upcoming medical equipment business, Apollo Healthtech. Thi...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
India's healthcare transformed in 12 years under PM Modi: ReportIndia's healthcare sector has seen a major transformation over the last 12 years. Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly. Mat...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Hexagon Nutrition IPO Day 2: GMP signals 15% listing gain; Retail portion subscribed 2.43xHexagon Nutrition’s Rs 139 crore IPO saw strong retail demand on Day 2, with the retail portion subscribed 2.43 times. The grey market prem...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Out-of-pocket expenditure share declines by 21 percentage points from 2013-14: Health ministryGovernment health spending has risen, leading to a significant drop in out-of-pocket health expenses. This decline, from 64.2% in 2013-14 t...
27 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Coal minister flags unregulated expansion of online pharmaciesUnion minister G Kishan Reddy has written to the health minister about concerns over online pharmacies. These platforms are accused of deep...
27 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Singapore recommends adults to test for HIV once in lifetimeSingapore now advises all adults aged 21 and above to get tested for HIV once in their lifetime. This comes after a rise in infections last...
23 May, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Pregabalin moved to Schedule H1 as centre cracks down on drug misusePregabalin, a nerve pain medication, now faces stricter controls. The Union health ministry has moved it to Schedule H1. This change aims t...
22 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
AbbVie loses patent plea for Hep C drugThe Indian Patent Office has denied a secondary patent for AbbVie's Hepatitis C drug Maviret. This decision ensures continued access to aff...
19 May, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Pharmacy associations to skip strike, major medicine disruption unlikelyIndia's drug regulator is actively reviewing concerns from retail chemists about e-pharmacies. The All India Organisation of Chemists and D...
18 May, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Agatha Christie: 'Follow your instinct. It's the best…'—Inspiring quotes by the 'Queen of Crime' and author of best-selling book 'And Then There Were None'Quote of the Day: Agatha Christie's enduring advice, "Follow your instinct. It’s the best advice," resonates today, reflecting her mastery ...
07 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Lord’s Mark among few global players to win HIV self-test approval, exports from June 2026Lord's Mark Industries Ltd. has secured Central Licensing Authority approval for its LordsMed HIV 1&2 Self Test, becoming one of nine globa...
01 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Bengaluru doctor shares his worst clinic incident: 'Charged so much fee but no antibiotics'Doctors face challenges as patients often expect antibiotics even when not needed. A Bengaluru doctor's experience with a patient demanding...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%If you are putting fresh money into the market, it might be a good idea to stay with companies that don't have much to do with global suppl...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.59 AM IST
Drug regulator oversight sought for nutraceuticals; NGO flags quality, pricing concernsA Gujarat NGO is pushing the government to regulate nutraceuticals like medicines. They cite concerns about product quality and unregulated...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Public comments sought on proposed National Pharmacy Commission BillThe Bill prepared by the ministry proposes to finalise the National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023 for setting up the National Pharmacy Com...
20 Nov, 2023, 01.25 PM IST