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SC stays order asking govt to procure drugs for patient with rare disorder

The Supreme Court has stayed in the interim a Kerala High Court order directing the Centre to provide an additional Rs 18 lakh worth of medicines to a patient suffering from spinal muscular atrophy, beyond its Rs 50 lakh cap. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar on February 24 issued notice to the respondents on Centre's plea. "Issue notice returnable in the week commencing April 17, 2025... till the next date of hearing, there will be a stay of the order of the impugned judgment." Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder characterised by progressive muscle weakness and wasting, affecting the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. Under the policy, Centre can provide Rs 50 lakh for treatment to a needy patient. The high court on February 6 instructed that the SMA drug Risdiplam should be provided as a one-time measure to ensure continued treatment for 24-year-old Seba PA till the matter over its high ..

Supreme Court calls for mechanism under law for misleading ads complaints

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan asked senior advocate and amicus curiae Shadan Farasat to submit a note on the implementation of the Act before the next hearing

Health Secy asks state bodies to curb illicit use of psychotropic drugs

While Tapentadol is a strong opioid used to relieve severe pain, Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant for painful bone conditions

Trump admin moots 25% tariffs on auto, pharma, semiconductor imports

US risks shortages as India dominates generics space; automakers see muted pain

Russia detains another US citizen on drugs charges days after prisoner swap

Russia has detained another US citizen, after customs officials found cannabis-laced marmalade in his luggage, Russian media said Friday, days after a Moscow-Washington prisoner swap that the White House called a diplomatic thaw and a step toward ending the fighting in Ukraine. Russian police said the 28-year-old American had attempted to smuggle a significant amount of drugs into the country, the Interfax agency reported, citing Russia's Federal Customs Service. The agency said the American was detained at Moscow's Vnukovo airport after flying in from Istanbul last Friday. Mash, a Russian Telegram channel with links to the security services, said the US citizen, identified only as K. Byers, faced up to seven years in prison if convicted. There was no immediate comment from the US State Department. The Washington-Moscow prisoner exchange this month saw Alexander Vinnik, a Russian cryptocurrency expert who faced Bitcoin fraud charges in the United States, returned to Russia after b

Zydus Life Q3 results: Net profit jumps 30% to Rs 1,024 cr on strong demand

The United States is the company's biggest market accounting for 47 per cent of total revenue, followed by India

Pharmaceutical companies, CDSCO to discuss regulatory matters on Friday

It is expected that representatives for MSMEs pharma manufacturers may raise the issue of extension of Revised Schedule M implementation timelines

Biocon urges govt to exempt cancer, rare-disease drugs from tax in Budget

To make cancer care more affordable in price-sensitive India, Mazumdar-Shaw said, the government must also cut import duties for high-tech instruments

Outgoing President Biden grants clemency to 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders

As his presidency ends, Joe Biden commutes the sentences of 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders in a historic move to address sentencing disparities

Akums announces new facility for lyophilized, sterile dosage manufacturing

Lyophilisation is the process of extracting water from drug particles at freezing temperatures, maintaining the drug's value and preserving the stability

CDSCO, WB drugs body seize spurious drugs worth Rs 6.6 Cr in Kolkata

Anti-cancer, anti-diabetic drugs, labelled as manufactured in various countries, among those recovered without any supporting documents

Indian pharma improves compliance with USFDA; fewer OAI cases in 2024

Recent USFDA data reveals a decline in the number of adverse classification outcomes of inspections

CDSCO flags 2 drugs as spurious, another 111 fail quality test in Nov '24

While the CDSCO alert has named the brands for which they found spurious samples, the alert, however, does not name the drugmakers

Govt warns OTT platforms on content glorifying drug use without disclaimer

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in an advisory, said that depiction of drug use should also come with public health messages

Respiratory drug sales surge as pollution, monsoon drive higher demand

Sales in the respiratory market reached Rs 1,638 crore in November 2024, up from Rs 1,522 crore recorded in October 2024, amid a surge in pollution-related illnesses last month

45 acres of poppy cultivation destroyed in Manipur, says CM N Biren Singh

On December 6, Manipur Police apprehended four individuals involved in poppy cultivation spanning approximately 30 acres in the Ukhrul District

No shortage of anti-TB drugs in country, two months' stock available: Govt

Centre to launch 100-day campaign in high-TB burden districts on Saturday

Andaman police to question Starlink on device used in smuggled drugs haul

Starlink, which says it provides coverage in international waters, has plans to launch in India, but says its coverage in territorial waters is contingent on government approval

Drug regulator CDSCO flags 3 drugs as spurious, 56 not of standard quality

CDSCO made the revelation in its monthly update for October; drugs include those used to treat acid reflux, lower cholesterol and reduce risk of heart disease

Coast Guard seizes vessel with 6,000 kg methamphetamine near Andaman Island

In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized a vessel with six Myanmarese crew carrying 6,000 kg of contraband Methamphetamine near Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an official said on Monday. The drugs were found packed in around 3,000 packets of 2 kg each, which are worth several crores of rupees in the international market. On November 23, the pilot of a Coast Guard Dornier aircraft while on routine patrolling noticed a suspicious movement of a fishing trawler near Barren Island which is nearly 150 km from Port Blair, the Defence official said. "The trawler was warned and asked to lower its speed and in the meantime, the pilot alerted the Andaman and Nicobar Command. Immediately, our nearby fast patrolling vessels rushed towards Barren Island and towed the fishing trawler to Port Blair on November 24 for further investigation," the official said. "We have arrested six Myanmarese nationals from the fishing trawler and it is believed that the Methamphetamin