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  • Weekly tactical pick: Does this pharma major merit a look despite the regulatory noises?

    Weekly tactical pick: Does this pharma major merit a look despite the regulatory noises?

    The fundamentals of the company should be judged based on the specialty pipeline and a strong footing in the domestic market

  • Malayalam actor-producer Sandra Thomas alleges “separate budget, rooms allotted for drugs”, says "both men, women use it in film industry"

    Malayalam actor-producer Sandra Thomas alleges “separate budget, rooms allotted for drugs”, says "both men, women use it in film industry"

    Veteran producer Sandra Thomas has made explosive revelations about rampant drug use in the Malayalam film industry, following Vincy Aloshious’s complaint against Shine Tom Chacko for alleged harassment while intoxicated, exposing a troubling culture on film sets.

  • When Sanjay Dutt revealed he would take drugs to talk to girls, said, "was shocked when I woke up after a two-day drug binge and my servant..."

    When Sanjay Dutt revealed he would take drugs to talk to girls, said, "was shocked when I woke up after a two-day drug binge and my servant..."

    Sanjay Dutt has openly discussed his past struggles with drug addiction. In previous interviews, he detailed his journey through substance abuse, sharing personal experiences and the pivotal moments that inspired his recovery. He emphasized the profound impact addiction had on his life.

  • Tamil star Mansoor Ali Khan's son arrested in drug trafficking case

    Tamil star Mansoor Ali Khan's son arrested in drug trafficking case

    Tamil actor Mansoor Ali Khan's son, Ali Khan Tughlaq, was arrested in connection with a drug trafficking case. According to reports, he was arrested by the Thirumangalam Police on Wednesday morning, just a day after being questioned by the police about his involvement in the case. It is alleged that Ali Khan Tughlaq played a role in the illegal drug trade.

  • Prateik Babbar reveals he started taking drugs when he was 13 years old, says, “It’s not because of the film industry; had a different upbringing"

    Prateik Babbar reveals he started taking drugs when he was 13 years old, says, “It’s not because of the film industry; had a different upbringing"

    Prateik Babbar, an actor known for his intense performances in films like Dhobi Ghatand Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, recently opened about his early struggles with substance abuse. Addressing misconceptions that he began using drugs after finding fame in Bollywood, Babbar clarified that his struggles with addiction began when he was just 13 years old, long before he entered the entertainment industry.

  • One Direction's Liam Payne was 'on drugs', 'destroyed' hotel room before falling from 3rd floor balcony, call records reveal

    One Direction's Liam Payne was 'on drugs', 'destroyed' hotel room before falling from 3rd floor balcony, call records reveal

    The tragic death of former One Direction star Liam Payne at the age of 31 has sent shockwaves through fans and the music industry alike. According to multiple reports, Liam Payne was under the influence of drugs and was acting erratically before he fell to his death from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. An alarming 911 call made shortly before his demise has provided a disturbing glimpse into his final moments.

  • USFDA approves Sun Pharma's drug to treat alopecia areata

    USFDA approves Sun Pharma's drug to treat alopecia areata

    The approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for LEQSELVI (deuruxolitinib) 8 mg tablets, Sun Pharma said in a regulatory filing.

  • Bigg Boss OTT 3: Armaan Malik made an explosive claim about Adnan Shaikh and his team of insinuation of drug? Read more

    Bigg Boss OTT 3: Armaan Malik made an explosive claim about Adnan Shaikh and his team of insinuation of drug? Read more

    The latest episode of Bigg Boss OTT 3 has taken the drama to a new level with the introduction of wildcard contestant Adnan Shaikh. His arrival on the show, aired on July 15, 2024, has been nothing short of sensational, bringing with it a whirlwind of controversy and intense confrontations.

  • Sanofi introduces diabetes drug Soliqua in India

    Sanofi introduces diabetes drug Soliqua in India

    The company introduced the medication after receiving the marketing authorisation from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) earlier last year.

  • Biocon leads India push into weight loss drugs as patents lapse

    Biocon leads India push into weight loss drugs as patents lapse

    The Bengaluru-based firm has scored an early win among its peers with the UK approval for the first generic version of liraglutide injectible, which is losing patent protection in November.

  • Venus Remedies gets marketing authorisations for three cancer drugs from Ukraine

    Venus Remedies gets marketing authorisations for three cancer drugs from Ukraine

    Its total volume of exports to Ukraine stands at USD 2.20 million. By strengthening its product portfolio in Ukraine, the company aims to increase this figure by 20 per cent in the next one year, a company statement said.

  • Drug use at work isn’t biohacking. It’s workaholism

    Drug use at work isn’t biohacking. It’s workaholism

    Expectations for hours worked should follow the human body’s natural limits. And those who want to improve their creativity and productivity should follow their doctor’s advice — not a drug dealer’s

  • All about Mephedrone, aka the 'meow meow' drug, seized by police, worth Rs 2,000 crore

    All about Mephedrone, aka the 'meow meow' drug, seized by police, worth Rs 2,000 crore

    Mephedrone, originally marketed as a legal high or plant food, has been linked to a range of adverse effects on both physical and mental health.

  • US Drug Shortages: Are generic drugs too cheap for their own good?

    US Drug Shortages: Are generic drugs too cheap for their own good?

    While prices of branded drugs have skyrocketed in recent years, generics prices have been falling steadily. Yet there’s a downside if prices fall too low: In recent months, major US manufacturers have declared bankruptcy and scaled back production. Hundreds of generic drugs are now in shortage, including lifesaving cancer treatments and medicines for premature babies

  • Covid antiviral drug molnupiravir linked to virus mutations: Study

    Covid antiviral drug molnupiravir linked to virus mutations: Study

    A team, including researchers from the Francis Crick Institute and the University of Cambridge in the UK, noted that molnupiravir works by inducing mutations in the virus's genetic information, or genome, during replication.

  • Venus Remedies gets marketing approval for anticoagulant drug in Saudi Arabia

    Venus Remedies gets marketing approval for anticoagulant drug in Saudi Arabia

    The company has received the marketing approval for Enoxaparin in pre-filled syringes, the drug firm said.

  • National drug pricing body fixes ceiling prices of 51 drugs and 2 formulations

    National drug pricing body fixes ceiling prices of 51 drugs and 2 formulations

    The price of 24 anti-diabetic formulations that lead with dapagliflozin and another 14 with vildagliptin and two with sitagliptin molecules were set

  • Venus Remedies hits 5% upper circuit on drug approval in Spain

    Venus Remedies hits 5% upper circuit on drug approval in Spain

    The company got its approval through its German subsidiary for 500 mg, 1 g and 2 g injections of meropenem, which is used in treating skin and abdominal infections

  • US drug companies minting billions on unproven treatments with FDA shortcut

    US drug companies minting billions on unproven treatments with FDA shortcut

    A Bloomberg News analysis of the Food and Drug Administration databases found 19 drugs with accelerated approvals whose confirmatory trials are still listed as delayed as of April. That includes studies that are past their official due dates as well as trials running behind schedule

  • Himachal govt to prepare drug de-addiction, rehabilitation policy: CM Sukhvinder Singh

    Himachal govt to prepare drug de-addiction, rehabilitation policy: CM Sukhvinder Singh

    At a meeting where a draft policy was discussed, the chief minister said the life of the young generation is limited to mobile phones, which has led them towards drug abuse, according to a statement issued here.

  • Drug-Resistant Bacteria Tied to Eyedrops Can Spread Person to Person

    Drug-Resistant Bacteria Tied to Eyedrops Can Spread Person to Person

    Infectious disease specialists said the strain had not been previously detected in the United States, and that it was particularly difficult to treat with existing antibiotics.

  • Government seeks legal opinion to draft regulations on e-pharmacies' operations

    Government seeks legal opinion to draft regulations on e-pharmacies' operations

    Drugs Controller General of India had issued show cause notices to over 20 e-pharmacies. These e-pharmacies have sought time from the government to respond to the notices.

  • Lupin launches combination drug for patients with heart failure conditions

    Lupin launches combination drug for patients with heart failure conditions

    The company said it has introduced Sacubitril and Valsartan under two brand names, Valentas and Arnipin, in strengths of 200 mg, 100 mg, and 50 mg, in India.

  • Glenmark launches drug to treat heart failure

    Glenmark launches drug to treat heart failure

    The prescription drug has been launched under brand 'Sacu V' and is priced at Rs 19 per tablet for a dose of 50mg (sacubitril 24mg + valsartan 26mg), Rs 35 per tablet for a dose of 100mg (sacubitril 49mg + valsartan 51mg), and Rs 45 per tablet for a dose of 200mg (sacubitril 97mg + valsartan 103 mg), Glenmark said in a regulatory filing.

  • Zydus Lifesciences gets final USFDA approval for drug to treat high uric acid

    Zydus Lifesciences gets final USFDA approval for drug to treat high uric acid

    The approval granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Febuxostat tablets is for strengths of 40 mg and 80 mg.

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