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Gujarat will be Mecca of traditional medicine: WHO director general

"I believe this is a very unique meeting, a summit on traditional medicine. And I believe that in a few years from now, Gujarat will be the Mecca of traditional medicine," Tedros said

Medical Council guidelines bar doctors from taking freebies from firms

Industry insiders feel this is a step towards implementing and codifying the Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices

Dr Reddy's Lab launches generic diabetes medication in US market

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Thursday said it has launched a generic diabetes medication in the US market. The drug major has launched Saxagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride extended-release tablets in the US market, the Hyderabad-based company said in a statement. The company's product is a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Kombiglyze XR tablets, it added. Dr Reddy's Saxagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride extended-release tablets are supplied in a strength of 2.5 mg/1000 mg in bottle count of 60 and strengths of 5 mg/500 mg and 5 mg/1000 mg each in bottle counts of 30, the company said.

84% people from northeast relocate for better medical facilities: Report

Most migrate due to a lack of availability of human resources and essential requirements such as hospital beds, physical infrastructure, drugs, and diagnostics

No child's play: How AI is helping medicine in assisted fertility

The technology helps doctors by studying massive amounts of data. It's useful but involves ethical concerns

Private equity investments in healthcare increase expenses: Study

The study was published in The BMJ. The study is regarded as the first systematic examination of trends in private equity ownership across the globe in the field of medicine

Chemists to take pholcodine cough medicines off shelves after WHO alert

DCGI issues advisory to doctors and patients after risks of anaphylactic reactions

Our duty to promote synergy between traditional, modern medicine: MoS Ayush

Telemedicine, artificial intelligence and big data analytics are among technological advancements revolutionising healthcare and they can also be integrated with traditional medicine, Union Minister Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai has said. Speaking at an event here on Wednesday, Kalubhai emphasised the importance of integrating traditional practices with advancements in modern medicine. "It is our duty to lead the way in promoting synergy between traditional and modern medicine with cutting-edge scientific research," he said. The minister of state (MoS) for Ayush also highlighted the role of technology, including telemedicine, artificial intelligence and big data analytics, in revolutionising healthcare. "From telemedicine to artificial intelligence and big data analytics, we have a wealth of tools at our disposal to improve diagnostics, treatment and patient outcomes," he said at the National Conference on 'Traditional and Alternative Medicine- Exploring New Horizons and ...

Lack of essential items, medicines leads to desperation in Manipur hills

The scarcity of essential items and medicines due to the ongoing civil conflict in Manipur has created an environment of desperation and vulnerability among the residents of the northeastern state. While the Kukis, in response to the Centre's call, have lifted a blockade along National Highway 2, which serves as the "lifeline" for those living in the Imphal valley, the Meiteis have steadfastly maintained their blockade, preventing any supply from reaching Churachandpur, the largest district in the state with a significant Kuki population. Churachandpur is home to around four lakh people. Another 10,000 displaced people are living in the relief camps set up in the district. The shortage of doctors, particularly surgeons, has reached critical levels. The consequences are dire as essential medical treatments, including dialysis, and medicines for cancer and anti-AIDS drugs remain out of reach for those in desperate need. "We really need doctors during this prevailing situation. We sti

Fire breaks out at Odisha govt's medicine godown in Bhubaneswar: Police

A major fire broke out in the Odisha State Medical Corporations (OSMC) godown at Mancheswar Industrial estate here reducing medicines and medical equipment worth lakhs of rupees to ashes, police said. However, there was no report of any injury as the fire broke out late on Sunday night. The fire was suspected to have been caused due to electrical short circuit, they said. Taking to Twitter, the Health and Family Welfare department said: "Accidental fire broke out at Mancheswar MARKFED Godown number 3 at late night on 9th July, 2023. Some OSMCL supplies were stored in this godown (PPE kits, sanitizers and empty cylinders). All goods are under insurance coverage. "The fire was controlled by prompt action of police and fire services. There were no injuries or casualties." Seven fire tenders and more than 50 fire personnel were engaged to douse the fire. The fire personnel had to break the wall to get access to the building in order to avoid the fire from spreading to nearby buildings,

Race to develop weight-loss pills has some drugmakers falling behind

Novo and Lilly's experimental obesity pills helped people lose about 15% of body weight, similar to weight-loss shots on the market already, according to findings presented

Instead of cough syrup testing, need to go for root-cause analysis: Bhaskar

Pharmaceutical exports from India have come under the scanner after sporadic incidents of contaminated or substandard medicines

Zero-tolerance against those who compromise quality of medicines: Mandaviya

The Indian pharma industry should strive to maintain the reputation of India as the 'Pharmacy of the World' which was established during the Covid-19 crisis, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday at the closing ceremony of IPA's 8th Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit.Day two of the summit witnessed industry leaders shedding light on industry advancements, continuous manufacturing, regulatory expectation, digital technologies in pharmaceutical manufacturing and learnings from other industries."The country could achieve this feat with the shared responsibility of the Government and pharma industry during the global crisis. The industry relentlessly worked to follow all instructions given by the Government, knowing the huge responsibility on them and made all the medicines required for treatment of Covid-19 available. They also supported the Government to produce the various vaccines", Mandviya said.The ...

A strong dose of reality: Households waste 70% medicines, shows survey

1.5% of drugs wasted in domestic market, say pharmacists; of this, 20% at chemist/wholesaler end, reveals survey

Pharmacists have finger on pulse of small towns as demand increases

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is another major reason for the growth in demand for medicines in smaller towns

Additional disclosures required for trade of medicinal products from Jul 1

These additional disclosures will reduce queries of Customs officials, which are frequently posed to EXIM traders dealing in medicinal plants and chemicals

Pharma firms may soon be required to mention excipients on medicine strips

As of now the labels on medicines only declare active substances, which are added to the formulation

Tendulkar's name used for endorsement of medicine without permission

Mumbai Police has registered an FIR against unidentified persons for using legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's name, photo and voice for the promotion of medicinal products without his permission, an official said on Friday. One of Tendulkar's aides filed a complaint with the West Region Cyber Police Station in this regard on Thursday, he said. The complainant said that he came across online advertisements of a drug company which claimed that the master batter endorsed its product line. He also found a website, sachinhealth.in, which promoted these products using Tendulkar's photo. As Tendulkar had never given permission to the company to use his name and photographs and it was leading to maligning of his image, he instructed his aide to take legal action, the complaint said. A First Information Report was registered against unidentified persons under Indian Penal Code sections 420 (cheating), 465 (forgery) and 500 (defamation) besides the Information Technology Act, the offic

NPPA to cap medicine prices to boost affordability, curb profiteering

The change could have financial implications for leading drug manufacturers like Abbott Laboratories, Bayer AG, and GlaxoSmithKline, among others

Delhi HC seeks Centre's reply on PIL for QR codes on medicines, cosmetics

The court asked the authorities to file their response to the PIL and posted the matter for next hearing on August 16