Why Dolo, Saridon, Calpol Will Have QR Codes

IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Castorly Stock/Pexels.com and Pixabay.com   The top 300 pharmaceutical brands in the......

NMC stays generic drugs rule for doctors, bar on endorsing drugs

The National Medical Commission on Thursday put on hold the regulations that make it mandatory for doctors to prescribe generic drugs and bar them from accepting gifts from pharma companies or......

'Always Treat China With Caution'

''Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.''As Ronald Reagan famously......

Govt lifts export ban on anti-malarial drug HCQ

The government on Thursday lifted the export ban on anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine with immediate effect. IMAGE: The drug hydroxychloroquine has been used as a treatment to people infected......

Budget 2024: Wishlist of the pharma industry

There is a need to incentivise R&D investments, offer corporate tax concessions and establish an effective intellectual property rights regime in order to push the growth of domestic pharmaceutical......

Pharma companies fight fakes with smart packaging

Indian pharmaceutical companies are stepping up their efforts to combat the problem of counterfeit drugs, employing a variety of strategies, from packaging innovations to engaging private......

Pharma cos okay with QR codes to combat counterfeit drugs

As the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is set to crack down on companies to ensure compliance with printing QR codes on top-selling brands to curb counterfeiting, top pharma companies say......

'Coming Months Could Be Eventful For Markets'

'The shifts in US involvement in global conflicts and geopolitical alliances could introduce uncertainties.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com "India's valuations have risen over the past......