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Death in a vial: Five cases lay bare many uncomfortable truths about Indian healthcareFive young mothers in Kota died after childbirth, with suspicion falling on oxytocin injections. Investigations revealed the vials containe...05 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST- Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...31 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
- CDSCO finds 50 common medicines substandard, including those for fever, blood pressure, diabetes, and acid refluxMore than 50 drugs for common conditions like high blood pressure, acid reflux, and erectile dysfunction have been found to be not-of-stand...26 Sep, 2024, 11.08 AM IST
- CDCSO issues distribution guidelines for pharma products in market to curb substandard medicinesThe Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has released draft guidelines on good distribution practices to prevent the introdu...18 Apr, 2024, 09.33 PM IST
- Gambia issue: Report on cough syrup samples likely this weekThe World Health Organization (WHO) had earlier warned that the syrup may be linked to the deaths of children in Gambia following which Har...11 Oct, 2022, 12.04 AM IST
- Dr Reddy’s warns public on spurious versions of 2DG, its anti-Covid drug, in the market“2DG is an oral antiviral drug that can be administered only upon prescription to hospitalized moderate to severe Covid-19 patients as adju...20 May, 2021, 03.44 PM IST
- Soon, chemists may face legal action for failing to comply with storage normsThe Centre is planning to introduce stringent guidelines on distribution practices for drug companies.25 Nov, 2018, 10.24 AM IST
- Amend Prevention of corruption Act: SCThe Supreme Court has called for an amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act to deal with the malaise, echoing the public discourse in...09 Jun, 2011, 04.12 AM IST
- Need to amend anti-graft law in the country: SCAmidst growing demand of the civil society for confiscation of black money, the Supreme Court sought amendment to the Prevention of Corrupt...08 Jun, 2011, 08.36 PM IST
- Drugmakers to appeal Allahabad High Court against barcode orderIndian drugmakers are set to appeal in the Allahabad high court against the drug regulator's plans to make it mandatory for every medicine ...07 Mar, 2011, 01.33 AM IST
- Come July, all drug exports will be subject to govt surveillanceIndia has made it mandatory for all pharmaceutical exporters to send their shipments under a trace and track surveillance system to prevent...29 Jan, 2011, 04.33 AM IST
- Cipla's clone of Bayer cancer drug gets nodThis case was keenly watched by both pharma industry and health activists because it had much wider ramifications.19 Aug, 2009, 12.21 AM IST
- Major win for Indian pharma cos as HC dismisses Bayer petitionThe Delhi High Court (HC) on Tuesday dismissed German drug major Bayer Healthcare’s attempt to stop Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)...18 Aug, 2009, 09.43 PM IST
- Quality stamp for drugs in worksThe ministry of health seeks to introduce a quality mark for the Rs 35,000-crore generic drugs market to enable consumers distinguish betwe...27 Jul, 2009, 02.33 AM IST
- 'Price control hinders fight against fake drugs'Price control of drugs in India is making it difficult for companies to fight against spurious medicines as they are unable to set off the ...21 Aug, 2007, 01.00 PM IST
- Reforms in Pharma on snail paceHitting out at the government for slow pace of reform in the pharma sector, a top Indian drug manufacturer on Sunday charged that drug pric...19 Aug, 2007, 01.02 PM IST
- Govt plans law to take on counterfeit productsIn a bid to crack down on the Rs 15,000-crore market for counterfeit and fake products, the government is mulling an integrated law on coun...08 Jun, 2006, 02.05 AM IST
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