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TopicMedicines

Topic: Medicines

A cough syrup’s trail of death, Kanchipuram to Chhindwara. ‘Son’s life cost Rs 30’

A chain of failures from a Tamil Nadu factory to clinics in Chhindwara killed 24 children. Coldrif tragedy exposes collapsed manufacturing standards and regulatory negligence.

Rajasthan halts distribution of all Kaysons Pharma medicines after cough syrup linked to child deaths

The state has suspended its Drug Controller, Rajaram Sharma, for allegedly influencing determinations of drug quality standards.

SubscriberWrites: Understanding Snakes

From myths to medicine, snakes inspire awe and fear. Most are harmless, vital pest-controllers & with awareness, co-existence is safer than killing them.

House panel urges covering medicine costs under Ayushman Bharat, especially for diseases like cancer

PM-JAY is world’s largest government-funded health insurance and assurance scheme; offers coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation.

Which Medicines Are Essential for Cardiac Patients?

The range of medications available for cardiac patients today represents a significant advancement in managing heart health. Understanding and adhering to prescribed regimens are crucial for effectively mitigating risks associated with heart diseases.

India sends 90 tonnes of medicines to Cuba

The consignment of medicines consists of nine active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Tips for using Pilex ointment or tablets for maximum relief

The Pilex tablet helps treat internal and external haemorrhoids or piles, and anal fissures.

Govt move to review drug pricing mechanism triggers concern as pharma industry invited to join panel

Panel formed by Centre to review pricing framework for drugs & medical devices will have representatives from Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance & Indian Drug Manufacturers Association.

CISF apprehends Uzbek national with medicines worth Rs 1.3 crore at Delhi IGI airport

The CISF seized 29,200 strips of Mesopril kit tablets which are used for medical termination of early pregnancy, controlling excessive blood sugar level and treating gastric ulcers.

Drug regulator tightens sampling norms to test quality of medicines & cosmetics reaching market

CDSCO last week notified streamlined guidelines on sampling, conceded that at present sampled drugs are mostly from big brands and urban areas. 

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The chipmaker at the heart of the AI revolution may be the most influential stock in Wall Street history. Nvidia has been the primary driver of the market’s gains since the start of 2023.

Launch of India’s heaviest comms satellite is a level up for its soaring military ambitions. Here’s how

ISRO’s LMV3 rocket set off the CMS-03 satellite from Sriharikota Sunday. It weighs 4,410 kg, will primarily serve Indian Navy and has a life of at least 15 years.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.