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Pyush Misra
Editor-in-Chief

"India is leading the G20 presidency at a time when the country’s economy is emerging, there is a stable government, and also when India is being praised globally for its Covid management and vaccination drive. If there is any country that has successfully come out of the Covid crisis then it is India."

Dr. MansukhMandaviya
Minister of Health and Family Welfare; Chemicals and Fertilizers
Govt of India

August 3, 2023, The WHO Prequalification Unit (WHO-PQT) would like to inform Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) and, national regulatory Authorities, procurement agencies and other stakeholders that the Notice of Concern (NOC), issued 9 November 2022 to Accutest Research Laboratories Read More...

August 24, 2023, Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited, a leading contract drug manufacturer, has launched vildagliptin SR and metformin SR tablets, a pioneering solution in the fight against diabetes. Read More...

August 12, 2023, The Bill seeks to regulate the import, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. It also seeks to ensure their quality, safety, efficacy, performance and clinical trials of new drugs and clinical investigation of investigational medical devices Read More...

August 17, 2023, The Bill is divorced from the ground realities, concerns and interests of patients, their safety and the survival of local players who have invested so hugely over the years. The Bill is heavily tilted in favour of MNCs. The New Bill will prove catastrophic for domestic players: Rajiv Nath Read More...

August 26, 2023, India’s mental healthcare landscape paints a complex picture, rife with challenges. The persistence of age-old societal stigma surrounding mental health leads to underreporting and inadequate awareness, hindering effective intervention. Even worse, the scarcity of reliable data Read More...

August 26, 2023, The domestic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems market in India will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 13% to reach $950 million by 2030, according to data and analytics company GlobalData. Read More...

August 24, 2023, The National Medical Commission (NMC) on Thursday put on hold its notification mandating doctors to prescribe generic drugs and barring them from attending third-party educational activities sponsored directly or indirectly by pharmaceutical companies. Read More...

August 25, 2023, Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) announced that it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for pirfenidone tablets, 267 mg and 801 mg, to market a generic equivalent of Esbriet tablets, 267 mg and 801 mg of Hoffmann La Roche Inc. This product will be manufactured at Lupin’s Pithampur facility in India. Read More...

August 26, 2023, The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has declared three drug samples it tested in the month of July as spurious and another 51 samples as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ). It added that two drug samples tested as not of standard quality during June were also alerted by the manufacturer as spurious. Read More...

August 25, 2023, The national executive committee meeting of the Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA) slated for the 26th of this month in Chennai is likely to discuss the concerns raised by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) over the mandate given by the National Medical Commission to prescribe only generic medicines by doctors. Read More...

August 25, 2023, Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc announced its joint venture partner, GMP Biotechnology Limited's wholly owned subsidiary - Sapu Bioscience, LLC (Sapu), together with with Cromos Pharma, LLC (Cromos), a US-based international contract research organization (CRO), to conduct Sapu's registrational trial for OT-101 in pancreatic cancer. Read More...

August 23, 2023, ”Torrent Pharma is reportedly vying to acquire the Hamied family's stake in Cipla, which could become the largest pharmaceutical deal since 2014. If successful, the deal could create India's second-largest drugmaker by revenue. Other potential buyers include Blackstone and Baring PE Asia-EQT. Torrent Pharma is said to be forming a consortium with private equity funds and has approached multiple lenders for funding.. Read More...

August 24, 2023, In a big breakthrough, researchers from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani, Hyderabad, have introduced a groundbreaking technology to detect and management of diabetes. As per a TOI report, a team of scientists has introduced a portable system designed to analyze glucose and lactate levels found in sweat samples, using the power of 3D printing technology. Read More...

August 24, 2023, New Indian government guidelines mandating physicians prescribe only generic drug names face execution challenges and an immediate impact on pharma companies’ profitability in the domestic market is unlikely, says Fitch Ratings. Read More...

To naturally enhance and maintain the functioning of your immune system, focus on a balanced and nutrient-rich diet including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Regular exercise, sufficient sleep, stress management, and staying hydrated also play crucial roles. Additionally, consuming immune-boosting foods like citrus fruits, garlic, ginger, and yogurt can provide essential vitamins and minerals that aid in strengthening immunity.

August 23, 2023, Sirio Europe (SIRIO), the leading global nutraceuticals contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), will launch two new softgels targeted at customers who look to innovate in the consumer health space at CPHI Barcelona. The new formulations are designed to meet the rising demand of consumers for products with more natural actives for both menopause and improved eye health. Read More...

August 25, 2023, Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc announced its joint venture partner, GMP Biotechnology Limited's wholly owned subsidiary - Sapu Bioscience, LLC (Sapu), together with with Cromos Pharma, LLC (Cromos), a US-based international contract research organization (CRO), to conduct Sapu's registrational trial for OT-101 in pancreatic cancer. Read More...

Dr. Anamika Wadhera 

BDS, MPH, MSW, MWMA

Director, Consumer Online Foundation

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