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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
TopicFood and Drug Administration

Topic: Food and Drug Administration

Trump’s ‘Buy American First’ order will actually favour India — drug export body tells govt

Pharmexcil has told Modi govt that Indian generics constitute 10% of the US generic market in value terms & the order may give Indian drugmakers a chance to capture more.

US approves tablet for blood cancer so patients can avoid hospital visit for chemotherapy

The drug is a combination of ‘decitabine and cedazuridine’, which are used as agents for chemotherapy. But it may not be affordable for a large section of Indian patients.

Drug to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder must carry warning about ‘immune system reaction’

Lamotrigine is sold in India under more than 20 brand names, including Lamitor, Lametec, Lamosyn and Lamez.

US flags two top neurological drugs used in India, warns of serious breathing difficulties

US Food and Drug Administration says gabapentin and pregabalin drugs, sold in India to treat neurological disorders, may also harm nervous system.

Danish firm gets FDA approval for oral diabetes pill, no word yet on India launch

India has 7.2 crore people with diabetes and oral pills will help them avoid the pain of puncturing themselves again and again.

European regulator finds cancer-causing element in diabetes medicines made in India

European Medicines Agency tells Hyderabad-based Hetero Labs to test its diabetes medicine pioglitazone for “low levels” of cancer-causing substance in them.

Age-old business of selling youth to the aging is likely never to stop

The global market for anti-aging products is expected to exceed $330 billion by 2021.

Hip implants dent brand Johnson & Johnson, patients begin questioning other devices

Doctors say Johnson & Johnson's hip implant controversy is causing concern among Indian patients fitted with other devices from the company.

Cancer fighting genetic tool ‘Crispr’ is now being used for improving quality of crops

US and Europe, however, have contrasting policies on genetically modified crops which could possibly start a costly trade dispute.

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.