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......

Govt cuts customs duty on 3 cancer drugs

The government on Tuesday proposed to fully exempt three cancer medicines from customs duties. The government proposes to cut customs duties on Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab......

Why Govt Wants To Ban These Cough Meds

Codeine-based formulations are under the scanner for misuse as a narcotic product. IMAGE: In July, the government for the first time allowed a private company, Bajaj Healthcare, to process opium......

Recharge Zones To Cool Clothing: Indian Companies' Summer Strategies

Several firms are stepping up to help their workforce cope with soaring temperatures. IMAGE: Workers drink water as they take a break at a construction site on a hot summer day in New Delhi, May......

India Inc holds breath for Trump's new tariffs to kick in

Industry insiders in India warn that any such move in the pharmaceutical sector could be counterproductive for the US as it may face increased drug shortages if tariffs are imposed on such imports.......

India better placed than China in trade with US: Experts

Donald Trump's Presidency of the United States will open new opportunities for India though certain sectors, especially pharma and IT, may face the heat if the incoming president decides to impose......

Why Drug Prices Won't Increase This Year

The government has been stringent with pricing changes.Prices of 651 essential medicines came down from April 1, 2023 by 6.73 per cent with the government capping ceiling prices of these drugs.......

What is Schedule M and why it's mandatory for all pharma units

With an eye on improving quality assurance in the wake of increased global scrutiny on Indian pharma products, the Centre on Tuesday said that Schedule M of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 will......