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Nearly 5 lakh drug samples tested in five years to ensure safe medicines:
Updated : 3 days, 13 hours ago IST
The manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs are regulated in the country under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules thereunder through a system of licensing and inspection, an official release from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.
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CDSCO finds over 160 drug samples as 'not of standard quality' for Decembe
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Central Drugs Laboratories have identified 74 drug samples, and State Drugs Testing Laboratories have identified 93 drug samples as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) for the month of December 2025, a press note said.
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JP Nadda launches Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026, adds 121 new drugs monographs
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Nadda highlighted that the Indian Pharmacopoeia serves as the official book of standards for drugs in the country and is a cornerstone of India's regulatory framework for pharmaceuticals. He stated that the 10th edition reflects scientific advancements, global best practices, and India's gro
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Union Health Secy to hold video conference on rational use of cough syrups
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Several children have died after consuming Coldrif cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, prompting other states like Kerala and Telangana to issue public alerts banning the syrup.
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Rajasthan bans distribution of all 19 medicines produced by Kaysons Pharma
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Following multiple child deaths and illnesses linked to its cough syrup, the Rajasthan government has banned the distribution of all 19 medicines produced by Jaipur-based Kaysons Pharma. Additionally, the state has suspended its Drug Controller, Rajaram Sharma, for allegedly influencing d
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India showcases Herbal GMP leadership at WHO-SEARO regional workshop in Mu
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The workshop saw participation from 19 international delegates representing South-East Asian countries including Bhutan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, along with leading Indian experts. The event provided a dynamic platform for training and knowledge exchange to strengthen global herbal dr
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Medkart Champions Generic Drug Quality Amid Rising Consumer Concerns
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 15: With growing scrutiny around the quality and reliability of generic medicines in India, Medkart, Gujarat's largest generic-first pharmacy chain, is stepping forward to assure patients that affordability does not mean compromise. In response to increasing
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After LG seeks probe into drug quality in Delhi hospitals, Health Minister
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
After Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena sought a probe into the quality of drugs supplied in Delhi hospitals, Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj questioned the delay in addressing the concern raised by him a month ago regarding negligence of an official in monitoring medicine quality.
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"Govt's vision is to become world's most respected, recognised drugs regul
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The health ministry's two-day meet on February 26 and 27 at Kanha Shanti Vanam was organised with the aim of building trust and confidence in the quality of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices in domestic and export markets.
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Health Ministry conducting two-day 'Chintan Shivir' at Hyderabad
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya is chairing the event which is also being attended by Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers Dr Bhagwant Khuba and NITI Aayog Member Dr V
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Union Minister Mandaviya to chair two-day "Chintan Shivir" at Hyderabad wi
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is organizing the Chintan Shivir on "Drugs: Quality regulation and Enforcement" on February 26 and 27. The venue for this event will be Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad.
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Union Health Ministry to organise two-day 'Chintan Shivir' with focus on d
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Union Health and family welfare Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a two-day 'Chintan Shivir' at Telangana's Hyderabad with focus on Drug Quality Regulation and Enforcement.
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