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Goa Cabinet Approves Release of Rs 14 Crore Dues to Pharmacy Company
The Goa state cabinet has approved the release of over Rs 14 crore to Wellness Forever Medicare Pvt Ltd for the supply of emergency drugs and medicines
Oct 16, 2024
Ayurvedic Doctor Cheated of ₹7.5 Lakh by Fake Drug Officer in Chhattisgarh
In a shocking incident, an Ayurvedic doctor in Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, was swindled out of ₹7.5 lakh by a fraudster impersonating a drug officer.
Nov 9, 2024
Kerala Launches Statewide Campaign to Curb Antibiotic Misuse and Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Kerala’s Health Minister, Veena George, has announced the launch of a comprehensive campaign across the state’s 14 districts to combat the misuse of antibiotics, aiming to address the urgent public health threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Nov 8, 2024
Sonipat Chemist Caught Selling Banned Drugs from Car Boot; Shop to Be Sealed
In a surprising raid, Haryana’s CM Flying Squad found banned drugs stashed in the boot of a chemist’s car in Bainyapur village, Sonipat.
Nov 8, 2024
Himachal Regulatory Authorities Halt Production in 13 Pharma Units Over Quality Concerns
In a bid to ensure adherence to quality standards in drug manufacturing, the Central and Himachal state drug regulatory authorities have directed 13 pharmaceutical companies in Himachal Pradesh to halt or partially suspend their production.
Nov 7, 2024
Odisha Authorities Seize Banned Cough Syrups and Counterfeit Medicines in Cuttack
In a significant operation targeting illegal pharmaceuticals, a joint team from Odisha’s Directorate of Drug Control and Excise Department seized large quantities of banned cough syrups and counterfeit medicines from a medicine farm in Cuttack.
Nov 7, 2024
Police in Suratgarh Nab Drug Smuggler with 12,500 Tramadol Tablets on NH62
In a major crackdown on narcotic trafficking, Suratgarh City Police, in a joint operation with the Special Operations Group (SOG), arrested a drug smuggler on NH62 near the Locust Control Office.
Nov 7, 2024
Telangana DCA Seizes Overpriced Mupirocin Ointment During Raid on Medzine Life Sciences
Telangana DCA seizes overpriced Mupirocin ointment from Medzine Life Sciences in a crackdown on drug pricing violations, ensuring public health protection.
Nov 7, 2024
2,760 Illegal Narcotic Pills Seized from Jalore Pharmacy; Owner Arrested Under NDPS Act
Ahore police in Jalore seized 2,760 illegal narcotic tablets from Mamta Medical and General Store. Owner arrested under NDPS Act. Learn more here.
Nov 6, 2024
Cyber Cops in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Seize 1,700 Banned Pills Sourced from Gujarat in Major Drug Bust
In a recent crackdown on drug trafficking, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’s cybercrime department intercepted a private bus and arrested three individuals suspected of smuggling banned psychotropic drugs intended for illegal sale in the city.
Nov 6, 2024
Himachal High Court Orders QR Code System for Enhanced Drug Quality Tracking
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has instructed the state government to implement a QR code system on medications to improve transparency and ensure the quality of drugs available in the market.
Nov 6, 2024
Psychotropic Drug Scandal Uncovered in Baddi: Over 3 Crore Pills Produced in 8 Months with Illicit Sales Across States
Discover how the Anti-Narcotics Task Force uncovered a major illegal drug trade in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, exposing the sale of psychotropic drugs.
Nov 6, 2024
2,400 Bottles of Smuggled Phensedyl Seized in Malda, Cross-Border Ring Exposed
In a major operation against drug trafficking, the Kaliachak Police in Malda seized 2,400 bottles of Phensedyl cough syrup, a controlled substance often smuggled for misuse.
Nov 4, 2024
Ayush Ministry Amends Rules for Perpetual Licensing of Traditional Medicine Manufacturers
Explore the updated Drugs and Cosmetics Rules by the Ayush Ministry impacting licensing for ASU&H medicine manufacturers. Key changes include perpetual licenses.
Nov 4, 2024
Tumakuru Police Arrest Medical Store Owner, Seize Rs 56,000 Worth of Misused Antidepressant and Painkiller Tablets
In Tumakuru, the Tilak Nagar Circle police dismantled a drug racket operating out of a local pharmacy.
Nov 4, 2024
Andhra Pradesh Officials Recovers ₹61 Lakh-Worth Expired Ayurvedic Medicines
As many as expired and unlicensed Ayurvedic medicines worth ₹61 lakh were uncovered at Ayurvedic medical shops across Andhra Pradesh with a major crackdown by Vigilance and AYUSH officials, who conducted raids on Sunday across 26 districts.
Nov 30, 2024
First New Asthma Treatment in 50 Years: Benralizumab Shows Promising Results
In a groundbreaking advancement for respiratory healthcare, scientists have discovered that Benralizumab, a monoclonal antibody currently used to treat severe asthma, can now be repurposed to address asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations more effectively than existing treatments.
Nov 29, 2024
Illegal Sale of MTP Kits in Coimbatore Triggers Attacks and Strict Warnings for Pharmacies
Efforts to prevent illegal abortions in Tamil Nadu escalates as wellbeing department officials, in collaboration with the Drug Control Organization, attacked pharmacies in Coimbatore.
Nov 27, 2024
Rajasthan’s Medicine Scheme Exposes Alarming Drug Failures; Pharmacists Take Note
In a startling revelation, Rajasthan’s ambitious Free Medicine Scheme has come under fire after it was discovered that 795 samples of life-saving drugs, including those for cancer, heart diseases, and antibiotics, failed quality tests over the past five and a half years.
Nov 26, 2024
Illegal Health Supplement Manufacturing Unit Busted in Ghaziabad; 8 Samples Sent for Testing
In a major crackdown, an illegal health supplement manufacturing unit operating from a residential building in Loni, Ghaziabad, was busted by local police on Wednesday.
Nov 25, 2024
Surge in Fungal Infections Tied to Misuse of Steroid Creams: A Wake-Up Call for Pharmacists
A concerning rise in fungal infections, including Tinea (ringworm), is creating a public health challenge across India. Dermatologists from PGI Chandigarh and Command Hospital attribute this surge to the misuse of fixed-dose combination (FDC) creams containing corticosteroids, antifungals, and antibacterials.
Nov 25, 2024
Ayurvedic Doctor in Hyderabad Caught Giving Antibiotics to Pregnant Woman
The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) recently took strict action against Ayurvedic doctors found prescribing allopathic medicines, including high-dose antibiotics, to pregnant women.
Nov 24, 2024
Anupgarh Police Seize 1,780 Banned Narcotic Pills, Arrest Accused
In a swift action against drug abuse, the Anupgarh police confiscated 1,780 narcotic pills, including Pregabalin and Tramadol, from a local man near Shaheed Udham Singh Chowk during a patrol on Saturday.
Nov 23, 2024
MP Drug Inspector Caught Red-Handed Taking ₹26,000 Bribe for Medical Store License
In a major anti-corruption operation, the Ujjain Lokayukta arrested a Drug Inspector, Jai Prakash Kumhar, in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, while accepting a ₹26,000 bribe to process a medical store license.
Nov 23, 2024
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