Health News

Biocon signs deal with PiSA to develop insulin drug for US

Biocon's deal with Mexico-based PiSA Farmaceutica will enable the Indian dug company to attract $2 billion insulin market in the U.S.

Mar 17, 2016

P&G to resume sale of Vicks Action 500 Extra

The Delhi High Court has scheduled the hearing in combination drug ban case for March 21.

Mar 17, 2016

Indian pharma exports show promise despite dropping India exports.

India's pharma exports rise 9% YoY in February

The export of pharmaceuticals commodities stood at $1,264.65 million in February.

Mar 16, 2016

Bangladesh welcomes India's ban on combination drugs

The Bangladesh government said cough syrups Phensedyl and Corex had triggered widespread substance abuse in the country.

Mar 16, 2016

12.6 million people die annually due to unhealthy environment: WHO

The WHO said exposure to air, water and soil pollution, climate change and UV radiations led to environment-related deaths.

Mar 16, 2016

Indian pharma sector to witness Rs 1,000 crore loss due to drug ban

A pharma market research firm said the annual impact of the combination drugs ban is estimated to be Rs 3,049 crore.

Mar 16, 2016

We were not pre-informed by govt: Abbott India on drug ban

Common household medicines like Crocin Cold and D-Cold Total have also been banned.

Mar 16, 2016

European drug regulator suspends 3 drugs of Anuh Pharma

The certificate of suitability has been suspended for Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate, Erythromycin and Pyrazinamide.

Mar 16, 2016

CDC releases guideline for prescribing pain medication for chronic pain

CDC releases guidelines for prescribing pain medication for chronic pain

The U.S. agency issued new recommendations for prescribing opioid medications for chronic pain to curb overdose death cases.

Mar 16, 2016

PET plastic bottles safe for medicine packaging: Report

An NGO had filed a petition before the NGT, alleging that the PET bottles leaked harmful substances and pose a threat to human health.

Mar 15, 2016

DCGI withdraws alert on Avastin eye injection

The DCGI had issued the alert due to reports of the injection causing partial blindness at a Gujarat hospital.

Mar 15, 2016

P&G stops selling Vicks Action 500 Extra after government bans combination drugs

The government's ban on combination drugs has led several pharmaceutical companies to discontinue manufacture and sale of popular products.

Mar 15, 2016

Corex syrup ban stayed as Pfizer, Abbott India move Delhi HC against Govt order

The pharma companies' move comes in response to the government's decision to ban more than 300 combination drugs.

Mar 15, 2016

Centre launches initiative for better street food; to train 20,000 vendors in Delhi

The Central government's "Clean Street Food" initiative aims to raise the safety standards of street food in India

Mar 14, 2016

Govt brings 200 more drug formulations under price control

The government has amended the Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO) of 2013 to bring drug formulations for cancer, HIV and cardiovascular disease under price control.

Mar 14, 2016

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Health News

Biocon signs deal with PiSA to develop insulin drug for US

P&G to resume sale of Vicks Action 500 Extra

India's pharma exports rise 9% YoY in February

Bangladesh welcomes India's ban on combination drugs

12.6 million people die annually due to unhealthy environment: WHO

Indian pharma sector to witness Rs 1,000 crore loss due to drug ban

We were not pre-informed by govt: Abbott India on drug ban

European drug regulator suspends 3 drugs of Anuh Pharma

CDC releases guidelines for prescribing pain medication for chronic pain

PET plastic bottles safe for medicine packaging: Report

DCGI withdraws alert on Avastin eye injection

P&G stops selling Vicks Action 500 Extra after government bans combination drugs

Corex syrup ban stayed as Pfizer, Abbott India move Delhi HC against Govt order

Centre launches initiative for better street food; to train 20,000 vendors in Delhi

Govt brings 200 more drug formulations under price control

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