Ajanta Pharma partners with Biocon to distribute generic semaglutide in 26 Asian and African markets. The move targets the booming GLP-1 market post-patent expiry, leveraging Ajanta's strong distribution network.
New research reveals GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide offer significant heart, liver, and kidney benefits, transforming treatment for obesity-related conditions. Discover the full scope of their impact.
India's pharmaceutical industry gears up for a critical 5-year phase from 2026, aiming to become a $500 billion innovation hub by 2047. Learn how it plans to tackle challenges and seize opportunities.
A severe shortage of drug inspectors is hampering enforcement against spurious and adulterated medicines in India. Officials admit the staffing crisis is a major hurdle. Read more on the critical public health issue.
The Indian government is considering data exclusivity for pharma, a move that could delay cheap generic drugs, impact India's global edge, and affect medicine access. Read the full analysis.
Himachal Pradesh reports the highest number of substandard drug samples in India. 49 samples failed quality tests, raising serious concerns about public health and pharmaceutical regulation.
The Indian government mandates a 500-meter distance between Jan Aushadhi Kendras in major cities to protect store viability and ensure access to affordable generic medicines. Learn about the new policy's impact.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia's plea for bail in a drugs case. The hearing is scheduled for July 15. Read the latest legal developments.
Bangladesh's pharma firms have a 2-year head start over Indian giants like Dr Reddy's in exporting generic semaglutide. Delhi HC allows exports, but domestic sales wait until 2026. Explore the competitive landscape.
Karnataka Assembly passes the Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill, 2024, enhancing penalties for spurious drug manufacturers and regulating online pharmacy sales. Learn the key changes.
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announces state will appeal HC order quashing closure of Jan Aushadi Kendras in govt hospitals. Read the full story.
Shark Tank India's Anupam Mittal comments on Ozempic's India launch, its ₹8,800/month price, and the 2026 patent expiry that could 5x the market. Read his take on fitness shortcuts vs. discipline.
Delhi's Drugs Control department sealed a shop & collected 204 samples from 27 wholesale dealers in a major drive against illegal drug trade. Health Minister vows zero tolerance for spurious medicines.
Delhi High Court rejects Novo Nordisk's patent plea on semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy), preventing 'evergreening'. A win for affordable generics in India, but raises concerns over non-clinical misuse of weight-loss drugs. Read more.
Delhi High Court permits Dr Reddy's to export generic semaglutide, a major win for Indian drugmakers eyeing the booming anti-obesity market. Read the full analysis.
UP Police's STF uncovers a major interstate network. Two Prayagraj medical firms face FIRs for illegal purchase and sale of codeine-based cough syrup. Details inside.
Graffiti lamenting open heroin sales appears in Punjab's Maur Kalan, a listed drug hotspot. As rural polls near, the incident puts AAP's anti-drug stance under scrutiny. Details inside.
A graffiti in Punjab's Maur Kalan village reading 'heroin openly sold here' exposes the drug menace. Police claim action, but residents call it grim reality. AAP faces heat ahead of December 14 rural polls.
India aims to expand PrEP access by 2025 as part of its National AIDS Control Program. Learn how this HIV prevention strategy could transform public health outcomes nationwide.
Residents of Maur Kalan village protest open drug sales with wall graffiti. Police claim 70% reduction through Yudh Nashia Virudh campaign. Villagers demand stricter action.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath urges religious leaders to combat religious conversion, love jihad, and drugs. He emphasizes protecting Sanatan Dharma for India's safety and global humanity.
Over 100 students in Jalandhar participated in a poster-making contest under Project CHETNA to raise awareness about drug abuse. The initiative aims to empower youth against substance addiction.
Tiruvallur police dismantle sophisticated drug network spanning multiple states, arresting 16 including foreign nationals. Major drug haul seized in month-long operation.
Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani alleges liquor, drugs, prostitution, and gambling are freely available across Gujarat's 33 districts, challenging the state's dry status. Read the shocking revelations.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher reveals his hilarious experiences with marijuana and bhang during NSD days, vowing never to try drugs again after feeling he had 'gone crazy'.
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair discloses Hulk Hogan turned to street drugs after multiple surgeries left him in unbearable pain. Read the shocking details.
India's drug regulator CDSCO refuses to waive local trials for lenacapavir, blocking access to revolutionary HIV prevention for 25 lakh Indians. Learn why this happens despite drug being manufactured in India.
RGIA Hyderabad becomes frontline in India's fight against hydroponic cannabis smuggling from Southeast Asia. Discover how smugglers are targeting air travelers.
Himachal Pradesh schools partner with police in innovative sports initiative to combat drug abuse among youth. Learn how education and sports create positive alternatives.
Rajesh Bakshi and accomplice Jon-Paul Clark sentenced for attempting to smuggle 40kg heroin into UK. NCA investigation reveals international drug trafficking network.