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US Turn To Indian Pharmaceuticals Amid Critical Cancer Drug Shortage
US has sought help from Indian pharmaceutical manufacturers to address a shortage of the cancer drug ifosfamide.
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Exclusive: Biggest Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough In 50 Years, Says Indian Doctor, Co-Author Of Global Clinical Trial
Daraxonrasib belongs to a new class of medicines known as RAS(ON) inhibitors. The drug targets the active form of RAS proteins, which help drive tumour growth and survival.
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Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough: New Targeted Drug Extends Survival, Improves Quality Of Life
A breakthrough targeted therapy, mirvetuximab soravtansine, is offering new hope to women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer. Studies show it extends survival, slows disease progression, shrinks tumours and improves quality of life compared to chemotherapy.
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Smart Cancer Drug Can Shrink Tumours By 30% In Early Trial
In an early-stage (Phase 1) trial of 83 patients, the drug shrank tumours in 26 people. For 15 of those patients, their tumours shrank by at least 30%.
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Which Cancers Does Keytruda Work On? Apollo Oncologists Explain Effectiveness
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved Keytruda for multiple cancer types. As of recent approvals, it covers 14 indications across eight tumour types.
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High Cost, Limited Access: How Counterfeit Keytruda Market Puts Cancer Patients At Risk
Keytruda, developed by Merck & Co., belongs to a class of drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which help the immune system identify and attack cancer cells.
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Oncologists Explain Why They Prescribe Keytruda To Cancer Patients, When And How It Works
Keytruda is approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for multiple cancer types. As of recent approvals, it covers 14 indications across eight tumour types.
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What Is Keytruda And Why Is Everyone Talking About It In India's Cancer Fight?
In India, Keytruda is approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for multiple cancer types. As of recent approvals, it covers 14 indications across eight tumour types.
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Cancer Drug Imfinzi Gets Indian Regulator's Approval For Use In First-Line Treatment
AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited on Tuesday said it has received permission from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation to sell and distribute Durvalumab solution for infusion used in cancer treatment.
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Tax Cuts On Cancer Drugs, Higher Tobacco Tax Can Boost Public Health: AIIMS Study
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption of lifesaving cancer drugs and higher taxation on tobacco products are the steps aimed at strengthening public health in the country, according to a new study led by oncologists from
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Union Budget 2026: 17 Cancer Drugs Get Import Duty Exemption To Cut Costs And Save Lives
The Union Budget 2026-27 has exempted basic customs duty on 17 critical cancer drugs to reduce treatment costs and improve access for patients reliant on expensive imported medicines.
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Union Budget 2026: Duty Relief On Cancer Drugs, Import Exemptions For Rare Diseases
In the Union Budget 2026, the government announced targeted relief for cancer patients by exempting basic customs duty on 17 essential cancer drugs and medicines, aimed at reducing treatment costs.
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Cancer Meds Get Cheaper: GST Council Slashes Tax On 33 Lifesaving Drugs
In what seems like a major public health push, the GST Council has cut GST on medicines, including 33 lifesaving drugs and 3 cancer/rare-disease medicines, to nil, and reduced GST on most other medicines and medical devices.
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Cancer Drugs To Get Cheaper In N Sitharaman's Big Budget Announcement
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Saturday that 36 lifesaving drugs and medicines, particularly for cancer patients and those suffering from rare diseases, will be fully exempt from basic customs duty(BCD).
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World Cancer Day 2025: Try These Natural Sources Of Anti-Cancer Drugs
World Cancer Day 2025: This article explores various natural sources of anti-cancer drugs, their mechanisms, and how they could contribute to preventing or treating cancer.
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US Turn To Indian Pharmaceuticals Amid Critical Cancer Drug Shortage
US has sought help from Indian pharmaceutical manufacturers to address a shortage of the cancer drug ifosfamide.
-
Exclusive: Biggest Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough In 50 Years, Says Indian Doctor, Co-Author Of Global Clinical Trial
Daraxonrasib belongs to a new class of medicines known as RAS(ON) inhibitors. The drug targets the active form of RAS proteins, which help drive tumour growth and survival.
-
Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough: New Targeted Drug Extends Survival, Improves Quality Of Life
A breakthrough targeted therapy, mirvetuximab soravtansine, is offering new hope to women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer. Studies show it extends survival, slows disease progression, shrinks tumours and improves quality of life compared to chemotherapy.
-
Smart Cancer Drug Can Shrink Tumours By 30% In Early Trial
In an early-stage (Phase 1) trial of 83 patients, the drug shrank tumours in 26 people. For 15 of those patients, their tumours shrank by at least 30%.
-
Which Cancers Does Keytruda Work On? Apollo Oncologists Explain Effectiveness
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved Keytruda for multiple cancer types. As of recent approvals, it covers 14 indications across eight tumour types.
-
High Cost, Limited Access: How Counterfeit Keytruda Market Puts Cancer Patients At Risk
Keytruda, developed by Merck & Co., belongs to a class of drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which help the immune system identify and attack cancer cells.
-
Oncologists Explain Why They Prescribe Keytruda To Cancer Patients, When And How It Works
Keytruda is approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for multiple cancer types. As of recent approvals, it covers 14 indications across eight tumour types.
-
What Is Keytruda And Why Is Everyone Talking About It In India's Cancer Fight?
In India, Keytruda is approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for multiple cancer types. As of recent approvals, it covers 14 indications across eight tumour types.
-
Cancer Drug Imfinzi Gets Indian Regulator's Approval For Use In First-Line Treatment
AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited on Tuesday said it has received permission from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation to sell and distribute Durvalumab solution for infusion used in cancer treatment.
-
Tax Cuts On Cancer Drugs, Higher Tobacco Tax Can Boost Public Health: AIIMS Study
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption of lifesaving cancer drugs and higher taxation on tobacco products are the steps aimed at strengthening public health in the country, according to a new study led by oncologists from
-
Union Budget 2026: 17 Cancer Drugs Get Import Duty Exemption To Cut Costs And Save Lives
The Union Budget 2026-27 has exempted basic customs duty on 17 critical cancer drugs to reduce treatment costs and improve access for patients reliant on expensive imported medicines.
-
Union Budget 2026: Duty Relief On Cancer Drugs, Import Exemptions For Rare Diseases
In the Union Budget 2026, the government announced targeted relief for cancer patients by exempting basic customs duty on 17 essential cancer drugs and medicines, aimed at reducing treatment costs.
-
Cancer Meds Get Cheaper: GST Council Slashes Tax On 33 Lifesaving Drugs
In what seems like a major public health push, the GST Council has cut GST on medicines, including 33 lifesaving drugs and 3 cancer/rare-disease medicines, to nil, and reduced GST on most other medicines and medical devices.
-
Cancer Drugs To Get Cheaper In N Sitharaman's Big Budget Announcement
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Saturday that 36 lifesaving drugs and medicines, particularly for cancer patients and those suffering from rare diseases, will be fully exempt from basic customs duty(BCD).
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World Cancer Day 2025: Try These Natural Sources Of Anti-Cancer Drugs
World Cancer Day 2025: This article explores various natural sources of anti-cancer drugs, their mechanisms, and how they could contribute to preventing or treating cancer.
