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Nearly 5 lakh drug samples tested in five years to ensure safe medicines:
Updated : 3 days, 14 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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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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Centre takes major steps on sale of Cough Syrups after safety issues
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a major step to ensure the safety of people, the government of India on Monday Proposed amendments for strict criteria on the sale of cough syrups over the counter. The Union government has issued a draft of an important amendment to the Drugs Rules-1945. The Health Ministry has propos
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Centre to bring new drug law following Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A new law is being proposed to grant statutory powers to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.
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Coldrif cough syrup deaths: Sresan Pharma owner Ranganathan sent to 10-day
Updated : 5 months ago IST
A Parasia court on Friday sent Sresan Pharma owner Ranganathan to 10-day police custody in connection with the deaths of children allegedly caused by the consumption of Coldrif cough syrup.
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Uttarakhand Health Department conducts surprise inspection at several medi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to an official release, under the directions of Chief Minister Dhami and Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat, teams from the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department are conducting surprise inspections across the state.
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Madhya Pradesh FDA bans two more cough syrups after finding increased leve
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
ReLife and Respifresh TR were found to have DEG more than the prescribed standard. While the standard only allows for 0.1 per cent in the medicine, ReLife contained 0.616 per cent and Respifresh TR contained 1.342 per cent, according to officials.
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"Have banned cough syrup in state": UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The UP government banned the sale of Coldrif Cough Syrup to prevent further harm, and an advisory has been issued urging people not to consume this type of cough syrup.
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Uttar Pradesh govt bans coldrif cough syrup after 14 deaths in MP
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The state's Assistant Commissioner of Drug Administration has issued instructions to all drug inspectors to collect samples of the cough syrup from both government and private institutions across Uttar Pradesh.
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Cough syrup tragedy: Union Health Secretary chairs meeting amid deaths in
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Following multiple deaths reported at Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrup, several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Telangana, Kerala, have issued advisories and banned the Coldrif cough
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Two children die in MP's Betul due to cough syrup
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
At least 14 deaths have been reported due to the alleged consumption of a cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara.
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Pharma factory in Tamil Nadu probed after 9 children die from consuming co
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The probe was initiated after Madhya Pradesh State Food and Drug Controller Dinesh Kumar Maurya requested the Tamil Nadu State Drug Control Department to inspect and take action against the Srisan Pharmaceutical Factory located in Kancheepuram.
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