Health News

Govt scraps repeat drug tests on animals

The Union Health Ministry has amended the Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945, to scrap repeat tests on animals for drugs.

Mar 19, 2016

WHO suspends Indian drug maker's TB supplies to poor countries

The World Health Organisation said the tuberculosis drug manufactured by Mumbai based Svizera Laboratories were not up to the mark in terms of manufacturing standards and quality.

Mar 19, 2016

Syrian govt blocking medical aid in besieged areas: UN

The United Nations Adviser said the issue of supplying the medical aid in Syria is the most difficult task in humanitarian access work.

Mar 18, 2016

World Sleep Day: 1 of 5 patients in India suffers from sleep disorder

Changing lifestyles and long-working hours have made people in India sleep deprived, a poll conducted by Curofy highlighted.

Mar 18, 2016

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Infosys Foundation donates Rs 8 crore to Asia Heart for robotic surgery

Asia Heart Foundation aims at conducting over 1,500 surgeries by training 97 surgeons over the next seven years.

Mar 18, 2016

Antibiotics, anti-diabetic drugs likely to be banned as Govt reviews more medicines

The Drug Controller General of India has sent a new list of 1,200 fixed dose combination drugs to the panel that earlier banned 350 medicines.

Mar 18, 2016

Practo debuts in Latin America; launches Brazil operations

Practo also has plans to expand to Rio de Janeiro and other cities in Brazil by the end of the year.

Mar 18, 2016

USFDA warns Pune-based Emcure Pharma of serious violations at manufacturing plant

The USFDA said Emcure Pharmaceutical's poor drug handling techniques and inaccurate data are significant violations.

Mar 17, 2016

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

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Health News

Govt scraps repeat drug tests on animals

WHO suspends Indian drug maker's TB supplies to poor countries

Syrian govt blocking medical aid in besieged areas: UN

World Sleep Day: 1 of 5 patients in India suffers from sleep disorder

Infosys Foundation donates Rs 8 crore to Asia Heart for robotic surgery

Antibiotics, anti-diabetic drugs likely to be banned as Govt reviews more medicines

Practo debuts in Latin America; launches Brazil operations

USFDA warns Pune-based Emcure Pharma of serious violations at manufacturing plant

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

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