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Drug Regulator Tightens Watch On GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs, Issues Notice
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, along with state regulators, has initiated targeted enforcement measures to curb malpractices and ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices in the supply chain.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Cracks Down On Ads For Weight-Loss Drugs Like GLP-1 In New Advisory
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta, Edited by Shreya Goswami
India's Health Ministry has warned pharmaceutical firms against promoting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to the public. The CDSCO says direct or indirect advertising, including influencer campaigns, violates drug laws and could attract regulatory action.
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www.ndtv.com
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Central Drugs Body Revamps Testing Permissions To Fast-Track Drug Approvals in India
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
India's drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has revised testing permission norms to speed up approvals. From June 1, 2026, companies can start lab testing immediately after application, a step aimed at reducing delays while mai
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www.ndtv.com
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What Is Imfinzi Durvalumab, The Cancer Drug That Just Got Approval For Use In India?
- Wednesday February 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Unlike traditional chemotherapy, which attacks rapidly dividing cells (both healthy and cancerous), Durvalumab helps your own immune system recognise and destroy cancer cells. It targets a specific protein called PD-L1.
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www.ndtv.com
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Cancer Drug Imfinzi Gets Indian Regulator's Approval For Use In First-Line Treatment
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
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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www.ndtv.com
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17,990 Jan Aushadhi Kendras Opened Across India Till December 31, Says JP Nadda
- Saturday February 7, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
A total of 17,990 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened across the country till December 31, Union Health Minister JP Nadda informed the Parliament on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Drug Regulators Flag 167 Medicines As Unsafe In December 2025
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Wednesday declared 167 drug samples tested by the Central and state drugs regulatory authorities as not of standard quality (NSQ)' in its monthly drug alert for Dece
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www.ndtv.com
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India To Become Global Innovation-Led Pharma Giant In 5 Years: Central Drugs Body Says
- Wednesday November 26, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
India is well positioned to evolve from being the pharmacy of the world to an innovation-led pharma nation over the next five years, said Dr. R Chandrashekar, Joint Drugs Controller, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
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www.ndtv.com
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Central Drug Regulator Blames Tamil Nadu Lapses For Syrup Tragedy: Sources
- Saturday October 11, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra
The central drug regulator has blamed the negligence of Tamil Nadu authorities for the cough syrup tragedy.
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www.ndtv.com
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Centre Flags Carcinogen Fears On Acidity Medicine Ranitidine, Orders Probe
- Sunday July 27, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has directed all state and union territory drug regulators to ensure manufacturers of Ranitidine -- a commonly used acidity medicine --monitor NDMA levels.
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www.ndtv.com
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Drug Regulator Tightens Watch On GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs, Issues Notice
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, along with state regulators, has initiated targeted enforcement measures to curb malpractices and ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices in the supply chain.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
India Cracks Down On Ads For Weight-Loss Drugs Like GLP-1 In New Advisory
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta, Edited by Shreya Goswami
India's Health Ministry has warned pharmaceutical firms against promoting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to the public. The CDSCO says direct or indirect advertising, including influencer campaigns, violates drug laws and could attract regulatory action.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Central Drugs Body Revamps Testing Permissions To Fast-Track Drug Approvals in India
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
India's drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has revised testing permission norms to speed up approvals. From June 1, 2026, companies can start lab testing immediately after application, a step aimed at reducing delays while mai
-
www.ndtv.com
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What Is Imfinzi Durvalumab, The Cancer Drug That Just Got Approval For Use In India?
- Wednesday February 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Unlike traditional chemotherapy, which attacks rapidly dividing cells (both healthy and cancerous), Durvalumab helps your own immune system recognise and destroy cancer cells. It targets a specific protein called PD-L1.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Cancer Drug Imfinzi Gets Indian Regulator's Approval For Use In First-Line Treatment
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
17,990 Jan Aushadhi Kendras Opened Across India Till December 31, Says JP Nadda
- Saturday February 7, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
A total of 17,990 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened across the country till December 31, Union Health Minister JP Nadda informed the Parliament on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Drug Regulators Flag 167 Medicines As Unsafe In December 2025
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Wednesday declared 167 drug samples tested by the Central and state drugs regulatory authorities as not of standard quality (NSQ)' in its monthly drug alert for Dece
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www.ndtv.com
-
India To Become Global Innovation-Led Pharma Giant In 5 Years: Central Drugs Body Says
- Wednesday November 26, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
India is well positioned to evolve from being the pharmacy of the world to an innovation-led pharma nation over the next five years, said Dr. R Chandrashekar, Joint Drugs Controller, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
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www.ndtv.com
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Central Drug Regulator Blames Tamil Nadu Lapses For Syrup Tragedy: Sources
- Saturday October 11, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra
The central drug regulator has blamed the negligence of Tamil Nadu authorities for the cough syrup tragedy.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Centre Flags Carcinogen Fears On Acidity Medicine Ranitidine, Orders Probe
- Sunday July 27, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has directed all state and union territory drug regulators to ensure manufacturers of Ranitidine -- a commonly used acidity medicine --monitor NDMA levels.
-
www.ndtv.com