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Gurugram police arrest Afghan national, aide with drugs worth crores

ACP Manoj Kumar told IANS that the accused have been identified as Nisaar Ahmed, an Afghan national, and Afitikul Sheikh, a resident of West Bengal

Researchers in US develop drug that marks cancer cells for elimination

The new therapy, described Sept. 12 in Cell Cancer, pulls a mutated version of the protein KRAS to the surface of cancer cells, where the drug-KRAS complex acts as an "eat me" flag

What is the National List of Essential Medicines?

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya released the National List of Essential Medicines 2022, with 384 medicines. Why does the govt come out with this list? Which medicines made it to the list?

Zenara Pharma launches nirmatrelvir, ritonavir tablets for Covid patients

Zenara Pharma on Friday announced the launch of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir tablets in a combination pack to be used as a treatment option for patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms of COVID-19. The company received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) to manufacture and market this product last month, Zenara Pharma said in a statement. The drug will be sold under the brand name 'Paxzen' and is priced at Rs 5,200 per pack containing 20 tablets of nirmatrelvir 150 mg and 10 tablets of ritonavir 100 mg, which is equivalent to one full course of treatment for a patient, it added. It will be manufactured at Zenara's USFDA and EU-approved facility in Hyderabad, the company said. "Our product Paxzen has been proven equivalent to Paxlovid through a bioequivalence study, based on which we have received the approval from the regulatory authorities," Zenara Pharma co-founder and Managing Director, Jagadeesh Babu Rangisetty said. The USFDA had approved Paxlov

Psychedelics can be almost as impactful as near-death experiences: Study

Psychedelic drugs can be almost as life altering as near-death experiences

The New Drugs Bill: A missed opportunity for reforms in Ayush

The Bill takes regressive steps on the issue of drug safety

Wockhardt initiates phase-III clinical study of new antibiotic candidate

Pharmaceutical firm Wockhardt Ltd on Tuesday said it has initiated a global Phase III clinical study of its new antibiotic candidate WCK 5222, which will be completed in 18 months

Bharat Biotech says Phase 3 trial over, intranasal vaccine 'safe'

The Hyderabad-based company claimed that BBV154 is proven to be safe, well-tolerated and immunogenic in the subjects under controlled clinical trials

Cocaine, heroin worth several crores seized; air passenger held in Chennai

Nearly 10 kg of banned drugs-- cocaine and heroine, valued at several crores of rupees were seized at the city Airport on Thursday and a passenger who arrived from Ethiopia was arrested.

We're geared to launch a new molecule every 1-2 years: Biocon Biologics MD

In an interview, Arun Chandravarkar explains why a company must continue investing in R&D despite the impact on short-term Ebitda

Have adopted zero tolerance policy towards drugs, showing results: Shah

The Centre has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics and it was showing results, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday

Police seize 100k Yaba drug tablets in Guwahati worth Rs 20 cr, 2 held

Guwahati city police on Sunday busted an inter-state drugs network and recovered one lakh Yaba tablets worth Rs 20 crore.The police also arrested two drug peddlers including one employee of the Manipur police.Based on intelligence input, a team of Guwahati city police led by Joint Commissioner of Police Partha Sarathi Mahanta launched an operation at Basistha area in Guwahati city and intercepted a car coming from Manipur.During search, the police team recovered 1 lakh Yaba tablets from the car.Partha Sarathi Mahanta, Joint Commissioner of Police, Guwahati said that the car was coming from Manipur."We have recovered 1 lakh Yaba tablets from the car and arrested two persons including an employee of Manipur police. The drugs consignment was coming from Moreh area in Manipur and planned to send it to Bengaluru. We had conducted the operation based on our intelligence input," Partha Sarathi Mahanta said.The arrested persons have been identified as Letmin Singh Haokip and Thaukhuging ...

Quashing gangster culture, controlling drug menace top priority: Punjab DGP

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Thursday said eliminating gangster culture and controlling the drug menace are the top priorities of the state police.

For the first time, Centre allows a private player to process opium

Bajaj Healthcare is the first private player to be awarded a tender to make alkaloids and APIs from opium gum

Sushant Singh death: NCB charges actress Rhea Chakraborty in drugs case

The NCB filed a draft charge sheet in a case related to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and accused his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty of allegedly procuring drugs for him

Centre may bring 16 common drugs for cough, cold, pain under OTC category

A gazette notification seeking suggestions from stakeholders within a month over the matter has been issued by the ministry.

Aryan Khan case: Maha Home Minister demands action against Sameer Wankhede

"There is also information about action against concerned officer. If anyone is falsely implicating an innocent person, then action should be taken against them," said Maha Home Minister Dilip Walse

Who is responsible for trauma Aryan suffered: NCP after NCB's clean chit

Congress alleged that the entire case was part of a "larger conspiracy" to topple the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, in which it shares power with the Shiv Sena and NCP

Aryan Khan returns to Instagram for 1st time since his arrest in drugs case

After a long hiatus, superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's son Aryan Khan is back on Instagram.

Delhi Police wants ED to probe Jahangirpuri riots mastermind Ansar

The sources close to the development have earlier claimed that during the course of interrogation, Ansar confessed to his involvement in drug trade