AIOCD President J S Shinde and General Secretary Rajiv Singhal informed that in a recent media investigation, including reports in a renowned newspaper, which have revealed that AI-generated prescriptions with fabricated hospital details are being accepted by certain online platforms.
The US DEA dismantled an India-linked online fentanyl network, seizing over 200 domains tied to deadly overdoses. Authorities stressed growing US-India cooperation to stop drug trafficking upstream, as fentanyl remains a major threat despite falling overdose deaths.
The US Drug Enforcement Administration, with the cooperation of the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, announced the seizure of more than 200 website domains tied to an India-based transnational criminal organization (TCO) working within the United States and alleg
Udupi/ Mangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 29: Following the successful onboarding of local merchants in Mangalore, Grojet has announced the launch of merchant registrations for Udupi and Manipal, effective January 26, 2026. The expansion enables neighborhood businesses to digitize delive
New Delhi [India], January 19: Choosing the right app to buy medicines online in India requires careful evaluation of safety, compliance, and user experience. With several e-pharmacies operating across the country, selecting a trustworthy platform becomes essential for your health and financ
Referring to the Prime Minister's recent 'Mann Ki Baat' address, in which he emphasised the need to check upon the unchecked sale of antibiotics, AIOCD said that ICMR findings underline a national health emergency where commonly used antibiotics for pneumonia and urinary tract infections
AIOCD President JS Shinde and General Secretary Rajiv Singhal have cautioned that the sale of medicines--especially antibiotics--by illegal e-pharmacies and quick-commerce apps, without valid medical examinations, qualified doctors, or licences, has become a grave threat to national healt
New Delhi [India], December 8: Acintyo Local, headquartered in Hyderabad, is India's first B2B2C digital medicine-delivery ecosystem that seamlessly connects pharma companies, suppliers, retailers, and consumers through an integrated technology platform. It empowers neighborhood pharmacies t
The collaboration aims to enhance the distribution and marketing of semaglutide for weight loss, particularly through pharmacies and in regions not currently served by Novo Nordisk India.
The Himachal Pradesh AYUSH Department will celebrate Ayurveda Day on September 23 with state-wide health camps, awareness drives, and a Shimla conclave, focusing on NTFPs, strengthening AYUSH pharmacies, and boosting wellness tourism for socio-economic growth.
The move aims to prevent the illegal sale of dual-use medicines without valid prescriptions. The order applies particularly to shops selling Schedule H, H1, and X drugs, which are often subject to misuse if sold without medical supervision.
Rajasthan government has launched strict action against irregularities in the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS), filing FIRs against pharmacies and hospitals and suspending 12 employees. New anti-fraud units, e-prescriptions, and complaint redressal systems are being established to e