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Govt bans 35 fixed-dose combo drugs from manufacture, sale

The approval of such unapproved FDCs compromises patient safety and may lead to adverse drug reactions.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:26 PM IST

Data flags 19 spurious drug samples detected in 2024

Data flags 19 spurious drug samples detected in 2024
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 07:34 AM IST

Why India waiving off clinical trials for globally approved drugs is good news

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Local clinical trials provide clinical data on the efficacy, safety, dosage, and dose regimen of a drug in the new region.
Published on Aug 12, 2024 08:00 AM IST

The science of tirzepatide, touted as a game-changing weight loss drug

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FILE PHOTO: A box of Mounjaro, a tirzepatide injection drug used for treating type 2 diabetes and made by Lilly is seen at Rock Canyon Pharmacy in Provo, Utah, U.S. March 29, 2023. REUTERS/George Frey/File Photo
Published on Dec 31, 2024 04:41 PM IST

22 made-in-Himachal drug samples fail quality test

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has once again exposed a grave lapse in pharmaceutical quality control. As many as 22 medicines manufactured in Himachal have failed to meet established quality standards. (Shutterstock/ Representational image)
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 06:40 AM IST

CDSCO set to ban these common cold, flu syrups for children under four years

The manufacturers are required to include a warning on the label and package insert, cautioning against the use of the combination in children below four years of age. (Representative Photo)
Published on Dec 20, 2023 10:37 PM IST

Drug regulator flags quality issues, shoots off notices to 19 firms in HP

Drug regulator flags quality issues, shoots off notices to 19 firms in HP (Shutterstock)
Updated on Nov 22, 2023 05:00 AM IST

3 more drug combinations under govt’s lens

A mushrooming of fixed doses combinations in the market over the years has led to the recent government crackdown. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Jun 19, 2023 01:11 AM IST

Tamil Nadu firm told to suspend eye drops’ manufacturing

Tamil Nadu’s Drug Controller and members from the CDSCO carried out an inspection of the Chennai-based Global Pharma Healthcare from 7pm on Friday to 2am on Saturday. (ANI)
Updated on Feb 05, 2023 09:31 AM IST

CDSCO inspects drugs factory for compliance

The inspections by the CDSCO are being conducted on the directions of health minister Mansukh Mandaviya in collaboration with state drugs regulators across the country, the ministry said in a statement.
Updated on Dec 28, 2022 05:01 AM IST

Cough syrups probe: Haryana firm keeps shut as Centre takes steps to curb damage

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Rakesh Dahiya, Sonepat-based senior drug inspector, said that five samples were collected in the last one week and sent to the Central Drugs Laboratory in Kolkata for examination. (REUTERS)
Updated on Oct 07, 2022 12:48 PM IST

Cosmetic makers can’t be mandated to put veg, non-veg labels, HC told

Labelling cosmetics as vegetarian and non-vegetarian cannot be made mandatory for manufacturers and they may do so voluntarily or on their own discretion, CDSCO has told Delhi high court.
Updated on Jan 22, 2022 03:53 AM IST

Covishield shelf life extended from 6 to 9 months: Govt

Covishield, which has been developed by Oxford-AstraZeneca against Covid-19, is locally manufactured and sold by the Serum Institute of India (SII).
Updated on Mar 31, 2021 06:19 AM IST