Page 17 - Drugs

Indian drug firms get a shot in the arm in $12-bn Australian drug market

India has over 750 USFDA approved plants and over 4000 products which are approved by either the US or EU or any other stringent regulator.

Taliban meet French envoy, discuss prevention of poppy cultivation

According to Tolo News, Taliban's supreme leader Hebatullah Akhundzada in a decree said the cultivation of poppy seeds as well as drug trafficking are banned in the country

Demand for chronic drugs likely to rise 30% ahead of price hike

There would be a general rise in demand for chronic medicines as consumers would stock up ahead of a price rise

Zydus unit to acquire brand from US-based BridgeBio Pharma

The agreement further adds to company's portfolio of medicines for rare and orphan diseases

Man arrested with 600 kg of drugs worth over Rs 60 lakh in Surat

Police have seized 600 kg of ganja worth over Rs 60 lakh and arrested a native of Maharashtra in this connection in Gujarat's Surat district, an official said on Tuesday

WPI effect: 800 key drugs likely to see 10% price rise in April

While the NPPA may allow a 10 per cent rise in prices of NLEM drugs based on WPI this year, the actual price rise could be less, say drug firms

Natco Pharma signs agreement with MPP to sell Molnupiravir capsules

Natco Pharma Ltd on Thursday said it has signed a non-exclusive license agreement with the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), Switzerland to manufacture and sell Molnupiravir capsules 200 mg for treatment of COVID-19. MPP had taken licence from Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp (MSD), USA for the same, the company said in a statement. Natco said with this licence agreement it can manufacture and sell Molnupiravir capsules 200 mg for Indian market, which will be sold under brand name MOLNUNAT for treatment of COVID-19 infection in patients who have high risk of progression of the disease including hospitalisation or death. It further said, "This agreement allows Natco to expand access to COVID-19 medicines in 105 countries in generic name. Under the licence, Natco can set its own price for the generic products it produces, paying a royalty on sales to MSD," the company said in a regulatory filing. However, MSD, Ridgeback Biotherapeutics and Emory University will not receive royalties for sales of

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia appears before SIT in drugs case

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Wednesday appeared before the SIT at the State Crime Branch office in Mohali in a drugs case.

Bikram Majithia: A 'case' study of drugs, politics intertwining in Punjab

Majithia could well continue his unhindered run in the state's politics this year

Pharma firms to roll out anti-Covid pill as DCGI approves emergency use

Six other homegrown pharma companies announced rolling out their generic versions of the drug shortly

Heroin seized along India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Ferozepur

The seizure was made by Border Security Force troops near the Barreke border outpost, officials said

Cruise drugs case: HC exempts Aryan from weekly appearance at NCB office

The court also modified another condition laid down in the bail order that required him to furnish his itinerary to the NCB every time he travels out of Mumbai

NIA arrests Afghan national in Mundra Port drugs seizure case

The NIA had earlier arrested seven accused in this case, the official of the premier investigation agency said, adding further investigation in the case continues

Lok Sabha passes Bill to correct certain 'clerical error' in NDPS Act

The NDPS (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed by a voice vote and some amendments moved by opposition members were rejected

Sidhu threatens indefinite fast if STF report on drugs is not made public

Sidhu also once again questioned the state government over the steps taken for ensuring justice in desecration cases

Philippines wants 'war on drugs' probe to be deferred, says ICC

The Philippines has asked the International Criminal Court to defer its crimes against humanity investigation linked to the country's deadly war on drugs

BS Number Wise: India's drug chase could be on the wrong trail

Country has more cases registered for personal drug use than murder; it is cracking down on cannabis when opioids appear to be the bigger problem

No evidence to show Aryan Khan, 2 others conspired to commit offences: HC

The court noted that the trio had already suffered incarceration for almost 25 days and the prosecution had not even conducted a medical examination on them

US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in one year, say officials

Overdose deaths have been rising for more than two decades, according to new data

The politics of illegal drugs and legal highs

It would make sense for the law to be rewritten to allow recreational and medical use. The drug could then be taxed