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Parliamentary Panel Urges Govt to Consider Return to Cost-Based Pricing for Essential Medicines

Panel urges govt to explore return to cost-based pricing of essential medicines

A parliamentary standing committee has recommended that the Indian government re-examine returning to a cost-based price fixation mechanism for essential…

August 7, 2026 19:04 IST

Govt bans 16 major drug combinations over safety issues

Govt bans 16 major drug combinations over safety issues, expert panel points to ‘irrational’ formula

The latest ban follows directions issued earlier by the Supreme Court of India, which had ordered a comprehensive review of…

June 20, 2026 14:15 IST

Medicine-price caps

Explainer: What dictates medicine price caps and revisions?

The drug price regulator recently raised the cap on charges of two cancer formulations by 50% after manufacturers flagged shortages…

June 19, 2026 14:25 IST

Govt makes prescription mandatory to buy cough syrups, halts over the counter sales (Photo: Pexels)

Govt makes prescription mandatory to buy cough syrups, halts over the counter sales

A prescription by a doctor will be required for the purchase of cough syrups and other such medications.

June 16, 2026 11:05 IST

Novo’s Semaglutide Snatches Market Share as Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro Sales Plunge 21%

Mounjaro takes a hit as generic weight-loss medicines flood the market

The expiration of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide patent on March 20, 2026, has triggered a massive shift in India’s ₹1,600 crore…

April 10, 2026 00:13 IST

Zydus Lifesciences will launch generic semaglutide injections in India following patent expiry

Zydus Lifesciences to launch generic semaglutide injection for weight loss, diabetes after Ozempic’s patent expiry

Zydus Lifesciences will roll out generic semaglutide injections in India post-patent expiry, using a reusable single-pen device to improve affordability…

February 26, 2026 15:09 IST

Medicare price cuts: 15 costly drugs get cheaper, including Ozempic

Medicare will cut prices on 15 major prescription drugs by 2027, lowering costs for seniors and saving billions while improving…

November 26, 2025 20:30 IST

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JD Vance dubs painkillers ‘useless medication’: Here’s what they really do inside the body

The US Vice President doesn’t ‘like taking medication’ and explained why he was against ‘useless’ pills. Here’s how a simple…

November 13, 2025 07:25 IST

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Is paracetamol linked to autism? 5 myths debunked

US President Trump made a controversial statement on the usage of Tylenol or paracetamol by pregnant women. He noted that…

Updated: September 24, 2025 13:04 IST

GST reform brings relief to patients as medicines turn cheaper

GST 2.0: Obesity, diabetes and fatty liver disease treatment gets Rs 2 lakh cheaper

India’s GST reform has reduced tax on essential medicines from 12% to 5% and fully exempted 36 life-saving drugs. The…

Updated: September 24, 2025 09:12 IST

Re-labelling not mandatory; GST benefits on medicines from Sept 22

Govt says relabelling for medicine packs not mandatory, manufacturers must issue a revised price list

Government clarifies re-labelling of medicines is not mandatory as new GST rates take effect from September 22.

Updated: September 16, 2025 16:33 IST

Glenmark to introduce Brukinsa in India to treat five types of B-cell blood cancers

Glenmark to launch Blood Cancer drug, Brukinsa in India; gets DCGI approval

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to launch Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) in India after DCGI approval, offering treatment for five B-cell blood cancers with fewer…

June 9, 2025 17:32 IST

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21-year-old COVID-19 patient dies due to ‘comorbidities’ in Thane, civic body urges citizens to not panic

Amid the recent surge in cases in various parts of the country, Delhi government has issued an advisory directing all…

Updated: May 24, 2025 18:37 IST

The US pays the highest prices for prescription drugs — often nearly three times more than other developed nations. Trump has repeatedly pledged to close the gap and made a similar attempt during his first term in office, but was blocked by the courts. He is yet to outline how this new executive order will be implemented.

Trump signs executive order to lower prescription drug prices for Americans

“Americans have been subsidizing cheap drugs for the rest of the world for too long,” Trump said in a statement.

Updated: May 12, 2025 21:22 IST

India’s nutraceutical market is expected to reach $75.8 billion by 2033

India’s nutraceutical market set to surge to $75.8B by 2033

Updated: November 28, 2025 18:46 IST

PharmEasy FY24 results: Revenue falls nearly 15%, losses narrow by 51%

PharmEasy FY24 results: Revenue falls nearly 15%, losses narrow by 51%

PharmEasy competes with Tata’s 1MG, Netmeds, Apollo 24/7, Trumeds, and marketplaces such as Flipkart Health+ and Amazon Pharmacy.

November 21, 2024 15:06 IST

AACCC AYUSH NEET UG round 1 seat allotment result

AYUSH NEET UG 2024: Round 1 counselling results announced at aaccc.gov.in, details inside

AYUSH NEET UG Counselling 2024 Round 1 Result: To access the AYUSH NEET UG round 1 seat allotment results, candidates…

September 5, 2024 17:23 IST

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