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CAG Report Shows Loss of ₹11.12 Crore Due to Expired Medicines in Tamil Nadu
In a shocking revelation, the controller and auditor general of India has pointed out major inefficiencies in Tamil Nadu's health delivery supply chain.
Dec 11, 2024
CDSCO Allows Cipla Marketing of Inhaled Insulin in India
A major milestone in diabetes management in India, Cipla Limited is given the go-ahead from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to distribute and market Afrezza, a product of inhaled insulin from MannKind Corporation of the USA. This will go a long way in revolutionising diabetes care throughout India.
Dec 11, 2024
ICMR Study says that Covid Vaccines Do Not Cause Sudden Death in Young People: JP Nadda
Union Health Minister JP Nadda addressed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, putting rest all those fears that sudden unexplained deaths among the young are due to the vaccines of Covid-19.
Dec 10, 2024
Invoking Massive Recall of Fake Medicines in UP; States Issued Urgent Alerts
In a tough move against the flourishing fake medicines, authorities in Uttar Pradesh launched a massive recall of fake medicines, having alarming reports from the laboratory.
Dec 10, 2024
nPROUD Initiative Launched by Kerala to Counter Expired Drug Misuse and Raise the Problem of AMR
One of the major leaps undertaken by the Drugs Control Department of Kerala is the launching of nPROUD - a new Programme on Removal of Unused Drugs.
Dec 10, 2024
Delhi police seizes 9 kg Alprazolam worth ₹1 crore two arrested
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a drug cartel supplying Alprazolam, a psychotropic substance, in the capital. Two individuals have been arrested, and over nine kilograms of tablets valued at approximately ₹1 crore in the international market were seized.
Aug 9, 2025
KGMU to Open Medicine Store Offering Up to 60% Discount on Medicines
King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, is set to launch a new medicine store next week, offering medicines and surgical supplies
Aug 9, 2024
Government draft rules to regulate online sale of painkillers and psychotropic drugs
The Government of India has reiterated that the sale and distribution of painkillers and psychotropic drugs are regulated by State Licensing Authorities (SLAs) under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. To ensure stricter oversight, the Centre has also published draft rules aimed at comprehensively regulating the online sale of medicines, including addictive and controlled drugs.
Aug 8, 2025
Karnataka cuts NSQ drug recall time from 30 days to 3 days
The Karnataka government has reduced the withdrawal timeline for not-of-standard quality (NSQ) medicines from 30 days to just 3 days, aiming to improve patient safety and ensure prompt market recalls.
Aug 8, 2025
Zepto enters online pharmacy with 10-minute medicine delivery
Quick commerce platform Zepto has launched 'Zepto Pharmacy', officially entering the online medicine delivery market with a 10-minute delivery promise in select metropolitan areas. The rollout follows a year-long pilot aimed at refining customer experience, supply chain, and compliance before expansion.
Aug 8, 2025
Delhi police busts interstate fake medicine racket operating across 6 states
Delhi Police has busted a massive interstate fake medicine racket involving counterfeit versions of lifesaving drugs sold under the names of top pharma companies like Johnson & Johnson, GSK, and Alkem. Six individuals have been arrested, including the alleged kingpin Rajesh Mishra.
Aug 7, 2025
Gujarat to launch SOP against fake medicines with zero tolerance policy
The Gujarat government has announced plans to implement a dedicated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to block the entry of counterfeit medicines into the state.
Aug 7, 2025
Karnataka defends closure of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in government hospitals
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has defended the state’s recent decision to discontinue Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) operating within government hospital premises. I
Aug 7, 2025
Government confirms no ban on Paracetamol amid viral rumours
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially clarified that there is no ban on paracetamol in India, dismissing circulating rumours on social media.
Aug 6, 2025
Karnataka chemist associations support CCTV in pharmacies but warn of rising online medicine sales
Pharmacy associations in Karnataka have voiced strong support for CCTV surveillance in retail medical stores, calling it a necessary step to improve safety, transparency, and accountability.
Aug 5, 2025
Bengaluru chemists urge DCGI action against Blupack and PillUp for illegal medicine repacking
The Bangalore District Chemists and Druggists Association (BDCDA) has raised serious concerns over health-tech startups Blupack and PillUp for allegedly tampering with and repacking prescription medicines.
Aug 4, 2025
Blinkit launches 10 minute prescription medicine delivery pilot in Bengaluru
Quick commerce platform Blinkit has launched prescription drug deliveries in select Bengaluru areas, promising 10–30 minute delivery windows.
Aug 4, 2025
Centre reduces prices of 35 essential medicines including diabetes and cardiac drugs
In a major step toward affordable healthcare, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has slashed retail prices of 35 essential medicines.
Aug 4, 2025
George institute develops new online tool for High blood pressure management
The George Institute for Global Health has developed a new online platform to support the management of high blood pressure (hypertension). The tool is designed to help patients and healthcare providers track blood pressure readings, monitor medication adherence, and identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease. By providing real-time data and actionable insights, the platform aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications associated with uncontrolled hypertension.
Aug 29, 2025
Telangana DCA raids illegal clinic in Siddipet, seizes 32 unlicensed medicines
The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) of Telangana conducted a raid on an illegal clinic in Thimmapur Village, Siddipet district, uncovering 32 varieties of unlicensed medicines worth approximately ₹50,000.
Aug 26, 2025
US FDA suspends licence for Chikungunya vaccine following serious adverse events
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of the IXCHIQ chikungunya vaccine after reports of 21 serious adverse events and three deaths, including one death directly linked to the vaccine.
Aug 26, 2025
Agra trader caught offering ₹1 crore bribe during fake medicine raid
A major fake medicine operation was uncovered in Agra after the Drug Department and STF raided two shops and their warehouses, recovering medicines valued at over ₹3.23 crore.
Aug 25, 2025
Study finds GLP-1 drugs associated with lower risk of endometrial, ovarian, and meningioma cancers
Recent research indicates that GLP-1 drugs used for diabetes and weight loss may reduce the risk of some cancers while having minimal effect on others.
Aug 25, 2025
Telangana government orders strict action against counterfeit and substandard drug manufacturers
Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha has directed officials to take stringent action against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers involved in counterfeit, banned, or substandard medicines.
Aug 25, 2025
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