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Large gaps in diagnosis, effective treatment: World's largest number of diabetic patients in India

Worldwide an estimated 83 crore adults had diabetes, a substantial increase of 63 crore from 1990. Of these, over a quarter (21.2 crore) are in India followed by China (14.8 crore).

14 November 2024, 03:22 IST

World Diabetes Day 2024 | Large gaps in diagnosis, effective treatment: World's largest number of diabetic patients in India

World Diabetes Day 2024 | Large gaps in diagnosis, effective treatment: World's largest number of diabetic patients in India

Large gaps in diagnosis, effective treatment: World's largest number of diabetic patients in India

14 November 2024, 03:22 IST

Central Drug Regulatory Authority finds samples of Shelcal 500, Pan D spurious

The samples of 49 drugs include paracetamol, Pan D, calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, Oxytocin, Metronidazole and fluconazole as "Not of Standard Quality" in its monthly drug alert report for September.

25 October 2024, 20:01 IST

Central Drug Regulatory Authority finds samples of Shelcal 500, Pan D spurious

Central Drug Regulatory Authority finds samples of Shelcal 500, Pan D spurious

Central Drug Regulatory Authority finds samples of Shelcal 500, Pan D spurious

25 October 2024, 20:01 IST

NPPA approves price rise for eight common medicines

These drugs are widely prescribed for the treatment of asthma, glaucoma, thalassemia, tuberculosis and certain specific mental health disorders.

14 October 2024, 16:04 IST

NPPA approves price rise for eight common medicines

NPPA approves price rise for eight common medicines

NPPA approves price rise for eight common medicines

14 October 2024, 16:04 IST

Drugs control dept launches real-time database for Tapentadol stocks to curb misuse

The database enables enforcement officers, who must update the portal after collecting stock data from drug distributors every day, tally the demand and supply numbers between wholesalers and retailers and take immediate action if the numbers do not add up, noted Dr Umesh S, State Drugs Controller.

05 September 2024, 00:17 IST

Drugs control dept launches real-time database for Tapentadol stocks to curb misuse

Drugs control dept launches real-time database for Tapentadol stocks to curb misuse

Drugs control dept launches real-time database for Tapentadol stocks to curb misuse

05 September 2024, 00:17 IST

Raw materials used to illegally make veterinary medicines seized in Thane; 5 booked

An FIR has been registered in this connection against five persons, including the factory owner, they said.

08 August 2024, 10:26 IST

Raw materials used to illegally make veterinary medicines seized in Thane; 5 booked

Raw materials used to illegally make veterinary medicines seized in Thane; 5 booked

Raw materials used to illegally make veterinary medicines seized in Thane; 5 booked

08 August 2024, 10:26 IST

Patients saved Rs 28,000 crore after buying medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras, says J P Nadda

Nadda said 1,965 drugs and 235 medical devices are sold through Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country and are available at the centres at a discounted price of up to 52 to 80%.

02 August 2024, 09:03 IST

Patients saved Rs 28,000 crore after buying medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras, says J P Nadda

Patients saved Rs 28,000 crore after buying medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras, says J P Nadda

Patients saved Rs 28,000 crore after buying medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras, says J P Nadda

02 August 2024, 09:03 IST

Government says no proposal to set up separate regulatory body for veterinary medicines

Responding to a question, Nadda said drugs, including veterinary drugs, are regulated under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules made thereunder.

30 July 2024, 10:50 IST

Government says no proposal to set up separate regulatory body for veterinary medicines

Government says no proposal to set up separate regulatory body for veterinary medicines

Government says no proposal to set up separate regulatory body for veterinary medicines

30 July 2024, 10:50 IST

Telangana health officer travels 16 kms to give tribal hamlet medicines, begs them to relocate

Thanda currently houses 39 people, including young children, who face challenges accessing medical assistance during emergencies, especially in the rainy season.

20 July 2024, 12:08 IST

Telangana health officer travels 16 kms to give tribal hamlet medicines, begs them to relocate

Telangana health officer travels 16 kms to give tribal hamlet medicines, begs them to relocate

Telangana health officer travels 16 kms to give tribal hamlet medicines, begs them to relocate

20 July 2024, 12:08 IST

DCGI orders withdrawal of AstraZeneca's cancer drug Olaparib for certain treatments

In a communication sent to the regulators on May 16, the DCGI stated that the firm AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited has submitted an application to them for the withdrawal of indications for Olaparib Tablets 100mg and 150mg in the treatment of patient with gBRCA mutation and advanced ovarian cancer who have been treated with three or more prior lines of chemotherapy.

23 May 2024, 03:23 IST

DCGI orders withdrawal of AstraZeneca's cancer drug Olaparib for certain treatments

DCGI orders withdrawal of AstraZeneca's cancer drug Olaparib for certain treatments

DCGI orders withdrawal of AstraZeneca's cancer drug Olaparib for certain treatments

23 May 2024, 03:23 IST

Case against two pharma agencies for distributing spurious medicines in Thane

According to the complaint, FDA officials inspected medicines at the government hospital in Thane on December 11, 2023, and found that some were spurious, he said.

11 May 2024, 08:14 IST

Case against two pharma agencies for distributing spurious medicines in Thane

Case against two pharma agencies for distributing spurious medicines in Thane

Case against two pharma agencies for distributing spurious medicines in Thane

11 May 2024, 08:14 IST