Opioid drugs row: Aveo Pharma claims to have due licences
Mumbai-based drugmaker Aveo Pharmaceuticals is facing a controversy over the export of addictive opioid...
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What explains feverish deal-making in India’s hospital sector
India’s hospital sector is abuzz with feverish deal-making activity. The latest of big deals...
Opiod row: Aveo Pharma says drug cleared by state authorities; govt says not approved
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: The government on Sunday said the combination of tapentadol and carisoprodol drugs...
KKR to buy cancer care hospital chain HCG from CVC for $400 million
KKR has acquired a controlling stake in leading cancer care hospital chain Healthcare Global...
India bans production of two drugs ‘behind’ opioid crisis in West Africa
The Drug Controller General of India has ordered a ban on the production of...
Granules acquires Swiss firm for Rs 192 cr; forays into CDMO space
Drug firm Granules India on Friday said it has acquired Switzerland-based CDMO firm Senn...
Govt steps up inspections at pharma units to ensure quality
Government authorities have conducted risk-based inspections at more than 500 pharmaceutical manufacturing units since...
Indian pharma players can deliver 100 new drugs by 2047: Zydus Chairman
Indian pharma industry is capable of delivering 100 new drugs by 2047 for global...
Diabetes in India: Embracing a holistic perspective to combat a growing epidemic
Diabetes has become a major health issue in India, with approximately 101 million people...
Study links India-made generic drugs with 54 pc more severe adverse outcomes than US-made ones
Generic drugs made in India are related to 54 per cent more severe adverse...
Generic pain, margin loss: Drug companies may find it hard to adjust with Trump’s tariff plans
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump’s plan to levy tariffs of about 25% on...
Tata Group to invest Rs 500 crore in Breach Candy Hospital Expansion
Tata Group will invest ₹500 crore (approximately $61 million USD) in Breach Candy Hospital,...
Reconsider price display order: Pharmacists’ lobby to NPPA
NEW DELHI: The Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) has raised concerns regarding the recent diktat...
Practo appoints Jagnoor Singh as COO
Health services platform Practo has announced the appointment of Jagnoor Singh as the chief...
Glenmark, FDC recall products in US due to manufacturing issues: USFDA
Drug firms Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and FDC Ltd are recalling products in the US market...
SMT appoints Bhargav Kotadia as chief executive officer
Samara Capital-backed Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT), a cardiovascular medical devices firm, has appointed Bhargav...
Are There Any Portable Vibroacoustic Therapy Devices Available?
Are There Any Portable Vibroacoustic Therapy Devices Available? Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) is an FDA-approved...
Glenmark launches generic ophthalmic solution in US market
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Friday said its subsidiary has launched generic medication to treat glaucoma...
Aurobindo Pharma to commence supplies to Europe from China plant in April
New Delhi: Aurobindo Pharma will commence supplies to Europe from its China facility from...
Zydus Lifesciences inks licensing pact with Zhuhai for cancer drug
Zydus Lifesciences on Friday said its subsidiary has tied up with Zhuhai Beihai Biotech...
MSD Pharma, Delhi Capitals partner to create awareness about cervical cancer prevention
Biopharmaceutical company MSD Pharmaceuticals and WPL team Delhi Capitals have announced a partnership to...
‘Discover and Make in India’ to drive innovation in pharma, says Dilip Shanghvi, Founder & Managing Director, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Over the years, India has emerged as the ‘pharmacy of the world,’ supplying high-quality,...
Fortis Healthcare acquires Jalandhar-based Shrimann Superspecialty Hospital for Rs 462 crore
Fortis Healthcare on Friday said it has signed definitive agreements for the acquisition of...
KKR set to buy cancer chain HCG
KKR is set to acquire a controlling 51% stake in Bengaluru-based cancer care hospital...
India, Indonesia ink milestone pact for quality assurance in traditional medicine: Ayush Minister
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, stated that...
Pharma companies must file compliance strategy
Drugmakers that want to extend the timeline for implementation of Schedule M must carry...
Govt extends Schedule M implementation deadline till year-end for small, medium pharma firms
The government on Wednesday extended the due date for implementation of revised Schedule M...
Over 3k brands hit pharma mkt, cancer drug tops in sales
India’s pharma market saw 3,151 new brands launched over the past 12 months, with...
Over 34 crore patients provided consultation through eSanjeevani platform, Rajya Sabha told
Since its launch in 2019, more than 34 crore patients have been provided consultation...
NPPA asks retailers to display drug prices on websites
MUMBAI: India’s drug pricing regulator has asked all retailers and dealers including online pharmacies...
Gautam Adani to set up health campuses in Mumbai, Ahmedabad with Mayo Clinic
Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, on Monday announced its plans to build...
Invisalign Dentist in Whitefield: Your Path to a Straighter Smile
Invisalign Dentist in Whitefield If you’re looking for a discreet and comfortable way to...
Rashmi Saluja’s re-appointment to REL board fails to get shareholders’ stamp
Mumbai: Rashmi Saluja’s re-appointment resolution to the board of Religare Enterprises (REL) was defeated,...
India’s CDMO market set to double by 2028 amid Asia’s healthcare boom
India’s Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) market is poised for exponential growth, expected...
What are nutraceuticals and why are they gaining popularity in India
Nutraceuticals, a combination of “nutrition” and “pharmaceuticals,” are products that provide health benefits beyond...
Pharma exports expected to double to $65 billion by 2030: Report
India’s pharma exports are expected to double to USD 65 billion by 2030 and...
States to set up centres for effective implementation of BioE3 policy: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said that BioE3 cells will be set up...
Want youthful skin? Eat these 5 anti-aging foods daily – here's why
Aging is a natural process, but the right diet can slow down its effects,...
IHH Healthcare seeks damages of upto Rs 10,930 cr from Daiichi Sankyo for obstructing open offer for Fortis
IHH Healthcare on Thursday has escalated its legal claim against Japanese-drugmaker Daiichi Sankyo Company,...
Dr Reddy’s unit ties up with Shanghai Henlius Biotech
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Thursday said its subsidiary has inked a licence agreement with...
GBS patient treated in Gurugram, cases rise in Pune
New Delhi: The country’s healthcare system is closely monitoring the outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome...
ICMR initiates process of vaccine against avian influenza
New Delhi: The ICMR has initiated the process of development of an ingenious human...
Budget 2025: ‘Customs waiver on life-saving drugs won’t benefit most patients’
New Delhi: The import duty waiver on life-saving drugs and drugs for rare diseases,...
Avendus Future Leaders Fund picks minority stake in La Renon for Rs 160 crore
Avendus Future Leaders Fund (FLF), the flagship private strategies fund of the Avendus Group,...
Sun Pharma elevates Aalok Shanghvi as COO
Sun Pharma, India’s largest drugmaker on Monday announced that it has designated Aalok Shanghvi...
Want to sharpen your mind? Try these 5 effective brain workouts – Why is brain exercise needed?
Just like physical fitness is essential for a healthy body, mental exercise is crucial...
Making India a global hub for healthcare: Suneeta Reddy, MD, Apollo Hospitals
What is good for every Indian, what is good for middle class, is good...
Union Budget launchpad for India’s healthcare system to emerge as global leader: Apollo Hospitals
The Union Budget is just a financial document for the year ahead, but a...
By 2029, Assam to have a total of 24 medical colleges: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati: Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Outpatient Department (OPD) services at...
Union budget takes strong steps towards nation-building through structural reforms: Dr Reddy’s
Union budget 2025-26 takes strong steps toward nation-building through structural reforms such as investment...
Budget may roll out HPV jab for cervical cancer
The Union budget may announce the rollout of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for...
Ayushman Bharat played decisive role in reductions in out-of-pocket expenditure: Eco survey
The Ayushman Bharat health-insurance scheme has played a decisive role in the significant reductions...
Roche Pharma India to appoint Rajwinder Mehdwan as country general manager
Roche Pharma India, the local unit of Swiss drug giant Roche on Thursday announced...
Budget 2025: Will FM Sitharaman give India’s healthcare sector the boost it desperately needs?
India Budget 2025: India’s healthcare sector endured some of its toughest challenges during the...
Medicine e-tailer Sastasundar says its deal with Flipkart is now over
Medicine e-tailer Sastasundar on Tuesday said that e-commerce giant Flipkart has ended its partnership...
Geri Care raises Rs 110 crore from InvAscent for a minority stake
Geri Care Health Services, the senior citizen-focused healthcare services provider on Tuesday announced that...
Cipla sees no major impact on biz from Donald Trump admin’s decision to pause foreign aid: Umang Vohra
Mumbai: Drugmaker Cipla, which participates in tenders for a US-supported global programme to supply...
Ophthalmic devices maker Appasamy appoints Annaswamy Vaidheesh as non-executive chairman
Appasamy Associates, the ophthalmic equipment and devices maker, on Monday, announced the appointment of...
Health Ministry sends team to Pune amid surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has rushed a high-level multi-disciplinary team...
Policybazaar’s parent firm eyes 25% stake in PB Healthcare; to invest Rs 860 cr for establishing hospitals
PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar, has announced a significant investment of Rs...
Pharma companies may get time till December to comply with schedule M norms
The government is likely to give an extension till December this year to the...
Union Budget 2025: Pharma, healthcare sectors seek 3 per cent hike in budget allocation
India Budget: The Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare industry has high expectations from the upcoming...
Drug quality, ease of doing biz to top govt-pharma companies’ talks
New Delhi: The health ministry has called a meeting of pharma industry association representatives...
Budget 2025: SBI urges higher healthcare spending, uniform GST on medical devices and tax exemptions
Union Budget: As the Union Government gears up for Budget 2025, a report by...
Health minister seeks legal view on final schedule M draft notice
New Delhi: The health ministry has sought the legal affairs department’s view on its...
Lupin gets USFDA nod for generic HIV drug
Drug firm Lupin on Friday said it has received approval from the US health...
Strategy is to first serve India’s vaccine needs and then move on to exports, says Adar Poonawalla
The Serum Institute of India is set to license several vaccines which will be...
Bankruptcy Court approves listed-firm parental drugs India’s acquisition by IHL Lifescience
The bankruptcy court in Mumbai approves IHL Lifesciences Pvt Ltd’s acquisition of the listed...
ALS treatment: Zydus receives USFDA Orphan Drug Designation for Usnoflast to treat ALS
Drug maker Zydus Lifesciences, on Wednesday announced that the USFDA has granted Orphan Drug...
Centre to expand network of stroke units across country
New Delhi: Around 500 stroke units are operational across the country and the Centre...
CCI clears merger of nine pharma entities with Sequent Scientific
The Competition Commission on Tuesday cleared the proposed amalgamation of nine entities with pharmaceutical...
Glenmark launches generic anticoagulant injectable emulsion
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday said its US arm has launched anticoagulant Phytonadione injectable emulsion....
Indian drugmakers likely to gain under the new US government
NEW DELHI: Indian pharma experts expect favourable trade winds with Donald Trump taking over...
Jupiter Hospital to invest Rs 400 crore to set up new hospital in Ghodbunder-Mira Road
Jupiter Life Line Hospitals (Jupiter Hospital) on Monday said it has acquired a land...
Bengaluru company launches low-cost treatment for blood cancer
Immuneel Therapeutics, the Bengaluru-based cell and gene therapy company, has launched India’s second CAR-T...
Quadria Capital invests $100 million in Aragen Life
Aragen Life Sciences, a leading Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), has raised...
Tata Group and IISc partner to establish medical school to pioneer healthcare education and research
The Tata Group on Tuesday announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Science...
A Healthy Dialogue: Future of health sector cooperation under the Trump administration
As India awaits a change of guard in the White House, all eyes are...
Private hospital in Kolkata launches rooftop helipad for emergency services
Kolkata: A private hospital in the city launched its rooftop helipad with a successful...
Competition Commission of India penalises investment manager of Goldman Sachs AIF for failing to notify Biocon deal
The Competition Commission has imposed a penalty of Rs 40 lakh on the investment...
Halt illegal imports of refurbished medical gear: Drug regulator
New Delhi: India’s drug regulatory authority has asked the Customs office to not let...
Japanese pharma Takeda launches innovation centre, eyes to onboard AI-driven talent
Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda inaugurated its first Innovation Capability Centre (ICC) in Bengaluru, marking...
How does IHSS support individuals with disabilities?
How Does IHSS Support Individuals with Disabilities? In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a vital...
Clear labelling of industrial & medical oxygen must, PMO tells health ministry
New Delhi: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has written to the health ministry to...
Alembic Pharmaceuticals gets USFDA nod for generic antidepressant tablets
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Wednesday said it has received final approval from the US...
New Mountain Capital buys a majority stake in healthcare BPO Access Healthcare
New Mountain Capital, LLC, US based investment firm, has made a strategic investment in...
Healthcare Industry seeks tax cuts on insurance premiums & increased budgetary allocation in Budget 2025
Ahead of the Union Budget 2025, industry stakeholders are expecting reforms that will propel...
AIG Hospitals to invest Rs 800 crore in new oncology centre
Multispecialty AIG Hospitals will be investing Rs 800 crore in a new dedicated oncology...
Alkem Laboratories to sell Pithampur unit for Rs 149 crore
Alkem Laboratories Ltd on Tuesday said it will sell its manufacturing facility in Pithampur,...
Pharma lobby seeks 2-year extension of schedule M deadline
Pharma lobby group Federation of Pharma Entrepreneurs (FOPE) has urged the government to extend...
Indian pharmaceutical industry: India poised to be healthcare custodian of world, says Torrent’s Samir Mehta
The Indian pharmaceutical industry is aiming to more than double its size to USD...
US pharma major Eli Lilly and Co plans to establish new GCC in Hyderabad
US pharma major Eli Lilly and Company today said that it plans to establish...
Navigating cardiovascular risk in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
The continued global increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) poses...
Practo reports 22pc rise in revenue in FY24, GMV crosses Rs 3,500 crore
New Delhi: Health-tech platform Practo has reported a 22 per cent growth in revenue...
Kotak Strategic Situations Fund buys into Neuberg Diagnostics
Kotak Strategic Situations India Fund II, managed by Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited, has...
Budget 2025: Tax cuts, sops on Pharma Inc’s wish list
Higher spending towards public healthcare, incentives for research and development and tax exemptions for...
India, Dominican Republic packaged deadly synthetic opioids into pills: US report warns of risks from online pharmacies
BANGKOK – Nearly all of the world’s 35,000 online pharmacies are being run illegally...
Schedule M implementation: Centre may decide on rollout of Schedule M by next week
New Delhi: The government is expected to take a decision on implementing the revised...
HMPV: Drug supplies from China not likely to be affected by virus
NEW DELHI: India’s pharmaceutical industry, which is dependent on China for active pharmaceutical ingredients...
Chemists’ apex body against RailTel’s plan to get bids from e-pharma
All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), an apex body of Chemists in...
Botanic Healthcare raises Rs 250 crore from Stakeboat Capital & other investors
Botanic Healthcare, the Hyderabad-based nutraceutical maker on Monday said it has successfully raised Rs....
Biosimilar brand buy to help Intas Pharma take on biggies
MUMBAI: Intas Pharmaceuticals’ acquisition of Udenyca for up to $558.4 million (about Rs 4,784...
Cipla rolls out mobile application for asthma screening
Drug firm Cipla on Monday said it has launched a mobile application designed to...
“Nothing to be alarmed”: Health Ministry eases fears as China battles surge in respiratory virus
The health ministry today said that there is “nothing to be alarmed” about the...
India’s first Robotic-assisted Paediatric Gait Trainer for physical rehabilitation launched
Genrobotics, a leading robotics company, launched India’s first robotic-assisted Paediatric Gait Trainer on Friday,...
Pharma industry: Govt issues draft notification proposing to extend deadline for revised Schedule M compliance
The government on Saturday issued a draft notification proposing to extend the deadline for...
Study estimates about a quarter of Indian population can access stroke facility in an hour
Roughly a fourth of the Indian population has access to a rehabilitation centre within...
5,000 drug manufacturing units may miss Schedule M deadline, industry seeks extension
New Delhi: Nearly half of the estimated 10,000 drug manufacturing units in the country...
DJ Group of Institutions attains net debt-free status
Over the past eight years, DJ Group of Institutions has navigated a period marked...
hysterectomy in India: 5% of Indian women underwent hysterectomy, analysis of NFHS 4 data reveals
About five percent of women in India have undergone hysterectomy, a surgical removal of...
ICMR proposes revised version of National Essential Diagnostics List
The ICMR has proposed a revised version of the National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL),...
Erring drug companies to face stricter action as rules to improve mfg standards come into effect today
Drugmakers may have to face stricter enforcement as the revised Schedule M-which outlines quality...
‘Private equity interest shows potential of healthcare sector’: Hedley Goldberg
The strong private equity interest in India’s healthcare services companies is a highly credible...
IBC turns lifeline for hospitals: Investors snap up distressed healthcare firms
Mumbai: Promoter-driven strategic investment firms and hospital operators are scouting for stressed healthcare assets...
#25 For 2025: What will it take to ease the pain of medical inflation and rising premium payments?
Health insurance premiums are expected to increase by 10-15% in 2025, driven by rising...
NPPA hauled up for hiking drug prices
New Delhi: The parliamentary standing committee on chemicals and fertilisers has pulled up India’s...
Escitalopram, Clonazepam become household names as mood elevators, antidepressants conquer new frontiers
Medications like Escitalopram and Clonazepam have seen a quick rise in popularity in India...
AstraZeneca India recasts biopharma unit
The Indian arm of UK-headquartered pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has laid off more than 125...
Bengaluru: Trustwell Hospitals plans 100-bed expansion
Bengaluru-based Trustwell Hospitals plans to become a 250-bed hospital with the addition of 100...
RIL buys Karkinos Health for Rs 375 crore
Mumbai: Reliance Industries (RIL) on Saturday announced the acquisition of technology-led oncology platform Karkinos...
Reliance acquires Karkinos Healthcare for Rs 375 crore
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries has acquired technology-driven and oncology-focused healthcare platform Karkinos for...
US co Intuitive Surgical bets on India growth & talent: CEO Gary S Guthart
Intuitive Surgical, the US-based medical equipment maker known for the da Vinci robotic surgical...
Addressing “Metabolic Syndrome”: Key to tackling type-2 diabetes in India
India is a “global leader” in the prevalence of Type-2 diabetes, a disease that...
Chemists selling spurious meds may face prosecution
Cracking the whip, the government has formed a committee to frame rules for prosecuting...
Drinking tea, coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer: Study
Drinking tea or coffee is associated with a lower risk of developing cancers of...
This anti-diabetic drug used for weight loss has been approved by US FDA: When will India see its launch?
In a groundbreaking development for individuals suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the US...
Union Budget: NATHEALTH asks govt to address systemic gaps in healthcare in upcoming Budget
New Delhi: Healthcare industry body NATHEALTH has asked the government to address systemic gaps...
Karnataka HC stays action against drug units making Nutraceuticals
The Karnataka High Court has directed the government to refrain from taking any action...
Biocon, Zentiva get EU approval for generic diabetes, weight management drug
Biocon Ltd and its European partner, Zentiva, have received a decentralised procedure approval in...
AbbVie Healthcare under government lens for ‘violations’
In a first, the department of pharmaceuticals (DoP) has reprimanded AbbVie Healthcare India for...
SPARC enters pact with UCSF and Tiller Therapeutics for early stage oncology asset
Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) on Tuesday said it has entered into a...
Granules India gets USFDA nod for generic drug
Drug firm Granules India on Tuesday said its subsidiary has received approval from the...
Indoco Remedies gets warning letter from USFDA for Goa plant
Drug firm Indoco Remedies on Tuesday said the US health regulator has issued a...
1,394 batches of drugs recalled in 2023-24 for failing quality tests: Minister
The number of batches of drugs recalled after failing quality tests rose from 950...
Ontario Teachers’ buys into Omega Healthcare
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has announced its investment in the US based healthcare BPO...
New list of over the counter drugs soon
India will soon get a list of drugs which can become over the counter...
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan in advanced talks to acquire majority stake in Omega Healthcare
Canadian pension fund Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) is in advanced talks to acquire...
Quadria Capital to pick up minority stake in drug company Aragen
Quadria Capital, Singapore-headquartered Asia focused healthcare private equity firm, will pick up a minority...
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod for generic topical anaesthetic cream
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Thursday said it has received final approval from the US...
NPPA ropes in patent office to decide on pleas for price cap exemption
New Delhi: Drug companies seeking price exemption for their medicines and vaccines will have...
GIC buys a majority stake in hospital platform Asia Healthcare Holdings
GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, has acquired a majority stake in Asia Healthcare Holdings,...
Supriya Lifescience opens new API block at Lote Parshuram site in Maharashtra
Supriya Lifescience on Wednesday opened a new multipurpose active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production block,...
Indian Pharma and healthcare sectors are poised for long-term growth: Centrum
The recent policy initiatives taken by the government of India will boost Indian Pharma...
Pharma lobby, govt meet to discuss OTC drug regulation
NEW DELHI: Pharma lobby groups, multinational pharma companies and government officials will meet Tuesday...
Zydus Lifesciences acquires 6.5 pc in Mylab Discovery Solutions for Rs 106 cr
Zydus Lifesciences on Monday acquired 6.5 per cent in Mylab Discovery Solutions from Rising...
Aurobindo Pharma, Glenmark recall products in US
Drug makers Aurobindo Pharma, Glenmark and Zydus are recalling products in the US market...
ICMR sets up India’s first diabetes biobank in Chennai
The country’s first diabetes biobank, a repository of population-based biological samples aimed at supporting...
Maxivision Super Specialty Eye Hospital to expand in Gujarat; commits Rs 200 cr investments
Leading eye care provider Maxivision Super Specialty Eye Hospitals is gearing up to strengthen...
metropolis healthcare share price: Metropolis Healthcare to acquire Core Diagnostics for Rs 247 cr
MUMBAI: Metropolis Healthcare, India’s second largest diagnostic chain, on Monday said its board has...
New panel to push Johnson & Johnson to look for more victims of ‘faulty hip implant’
New Delhi: The newly reconstituted government committee formed to look into the Johnson &...
Pharma market picks up pace, sees 10% value growth in Nov
New Delhi: The Indian pharmaceutical market (IPM) recorded a growth of 9.9% in value...
Suven Pharma sets sights on M&As to scale up tech expertise & order book
Suven Pharmaceuticals, the contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) platform controlled by private equity...
Reliance Strategic Business Ventures’ Rs 202 cr plan for Karkinos Healthcare approved by NCLT
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) of Mumbai has approved Reliance Strategic Business Ventures...
Cipla gets CDSCO nod to launch inhalation insulin
MUMBAI: Cipla on Wednesday said it has received the nod from Central Drugs Standard...
Dr Morepen forays into wellness segment with weight management initiative
Dr Morepen on Tuesday forayed into the growing wellness segment with the launch of...
Govt prescribes faster access to medicines for rare diseases
New Delhi: The government has proposed doing away with local clinical trials for drugs...
How to make Aloe Vera gel at home: 6 easy steps for winter skin care – Choose fresh aloe vera leaves
Aloe vera is a natural wonder known for its soothing and hydrating properties, especially...
weight loss drug: Popular US-based weight loss drug maker Eli Lilly plans to launch medicine in India next year
Eli Lilly, a US-based pharmaceutical company renowned for its weight-loss treatments, announced plans to...
Reliance Industries-powered Strand Life Sciences unveils CancerSpot test for early detection of multiple cancers
Strand Life Sciences, a genomics and bioinformatics subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, has unveiled...
Milestone for India: Indigenous E-beam technology sterilises 50 lakh medical devices
India achieved a major milestone on Monday when the electron beam (E-beam) radiation technology...
Foreign investors in love with Indian hospitals, write $1.5 billion cheque
Hospitals in India received a staggering $1.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in...
Suven Pharma to acquire 56 pc stake in US-based firm for USD 64.4 mn
Suven Pharmaceuticals on Saturday said it will acquire a controlling stake in US-based NJ...
Aurobindo unit gets USFDA nod for generic cancer drug
Aurobindo Pharma on Thursday said its subsidiary has received approval from the US health...
Laurus Labs biotech unit raises Rs 120 crore from Eight Roads Ventures
Laurus Labs on Friday said its subsidiary, Laurus Bio, has signed a definitive agreement...
A comprehensive approach to diabetes care
India’s diabetes burdenIndia has the second-highest prevalence of diabetes in the world.1 To make...
Dr Reddy’s unit gets penalty of Rs 28.7 lakh from Kazakhstan authority
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Thursday said Kazakhstan revenue authority has levied a penalty of...
Covid vaccine deaths: Parents challenge Covid vaccine safety in Supreme Court, cite adverse effects
The parents of the children who died after getting administered with Covid vaccine have...
Nearly 3,000 drugs failed quality test in FY24; 282 were spurious
New Delhi: Out of a total 1,06,150 drug samples tested for quality, 2,988 have...
Kotak Pre-IPO fund to buy into diagnostic chain Neuberg
Mumbai: Kotak Pre IPO Opportunities Fund is in advanced discussions to acquire an about...
Carlyle Group sells 4.3% in Indegene for ₹636 cr
New Delhi: Global investment firm Carlyle Group through its arm divested a 4.3% stake...
Novo Nordisk India execs urge early Wegovy launch as weight-loss rival looms
Novo Nordisk’s team in India has been pushing the Danish drugmaker’s global leadership for...
Flipkart Minutes eyes 10-min drug delivery to outpace its rivals
Flipkart is set to shortly start delivering medicines within 10 minutes, likely becoming the...
Biocon Biologics gets US nod to launch Stelara biosimilar
Biocon Biologics, the subsidiary of Biocon on Saturday has received the USFDA nod to...
Internet searches on mental health increased 41% this year: Report
New Delhi: Searches on the internet related to mental health increased 41%in India in...
Aster DM, Blackstone’s Quality Care announces merger, to be among top 3 hospital chains in India
Aster DM Healthcare and Blackstone- owned hospital platform Quality Care India Ltd (QCIL) on...
Ayush packages not included in AB-PMJAY: Government
New Delhi: Ayush packages are not included in the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya...
Ficci seeks govt nod to restart import of pre-owned expensive medical equipment
New Delhi: Industry has sought government approval to restart the import of certain pre-owned...
Snakebite cases are ‘notifiable disease’: Centre
New Delhi: The ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) has declared snakebite cases...
Aster, Care Hospitals merger deal may be finalised today
Hospital chain Aster DM Healthcare’s board will meet today to possibly finalise reverse merger...
Suraksha Diagnostic is doing well, peers doing even better
ET Intelligence Group: Kolkata-based Suraksha Diagnostic is a small regional integrated healthcare player that...
Dr Reddy’s launches immuno-oncology drug Toripalimab in India for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Thursday said it has launched Toripalimab, a drug for the...
Beta Drugs raises Rs 117 crore from HealthQuad
Beta Drugs, vertically integrated oncology focused formulations company, on Wednesday said it has raised...
Glenmark launches generic glaucoma treatment ophthalmic solution
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA on Wednesday said it has launched Travoprost ophthalmic solution used...
Zydus eyes M&A, licensing to build its US specialty business
Zydus Lifesciences may take the M&A or licensing route to acquire commercial assets for...
SC to start hearing Covid-19 vaccine adverse effects case
The Supreme Court will resume on Tuesday hearing arguments in the Covid-19 vaccine adverse...
Lupin recalls over 6 lakh bottles of hypertension drug in US: USFDA
Drug firm Lupin is recalling over six lakh bottles of a medication indicated for...
Healthcare access for all Indians by 2047: AI and health data have roles to play
India could achieve universal healthcare access by 2047, according to a new report by...
Universal Health Coverage: Community health workers ‘the missing link’ say experts
Bengaluru: As non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s remain a...
Wockhardt chairman seeks GST exemption for antibiotics discovered in India
Wockhardt founder Habil Khorakiwala on Wednesday sought exemption from GST for antibiotics discovered in...
Aurobindo joins hands with global pharma player to develop respiratory products
New Delhi: Aurobindo Pharma on Saturday said its US-based subsidiary has inked a licensing...
Festivity and diabetes: a guide to healthy indulgences and guilt-free joy!
The recent Diwali celebrations brought us the lights, joy, warmth of family gatherings, and...
John Hopkins University and Ajit Isaac Foundation to establish 63-bed Palliative Care Centre in Tumkur
Bengaluru: USA’s Johns Hopkins University (JHU) signed an MoU with Bengaluru-based Ajit Isaac Foundation...
How long sitting hours harm your health and how to avoid it – Higher risk of obesity
Prolonged sitting has been associated with several health risks, including physical, metabolic, and mental...
360 ONE Asset acquires stake in OneSource Specialty Pharma
MUMBAI: Asset management firm 360 ONE Asset on Thursday said it has invested in...
Project SPECS of WHO will soon be implemented in Assam
Guwahati: The SPECS Project of World Health Organization will soon be implemented in Assam....
About 18% of deaths in 2019 attributable to air pollution: ICMR study
New Delhi: India’s premier health research body’s report has found that 1.7 million deaths,...
Covid shots: Parents seek vaccine courts to ensure ‘swift’ justice
New Delhi: Parents of young children, who allegedly died due to the adverse effects...
High pollution may boost demand for respiratory drugs
New Delhi: As air pollution continues to wreak havoc, the respiratory segment is expected...
Morning walks in high pollution: Safe or risky? How to stay active safely
While morning walks are often associated with numerous health benefits, they may not be...
Supreme Court asks Zydus Lifesciences to approach Delhi HC over ban on selling breast cancer drug Sigrima
The Supreme Court on Monday asked Ahmedabad-based Zydus Lifesciences to move the Delhi High...