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Central Drugs Body Revamps Testing Permissions To Fast-Track Drug Approvals in India
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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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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Indian Drug Regulators Flag 167 Medicines As Unsafe In December 2025
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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Centre Flags Carcinogen Fears On Acidity Medicine Ranitidine, Orders Probe
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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'Once-A-Week Shot' Weight-Loss Drug Mounjaro Launched In India By Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly and Company (India) on Thursday said it has launched a first-of-its-kind medication for obesity and type 2 diabetes in the country after obtaining approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
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Centre Bans Anti-Cold Fixed Drug Combination In Children Below 4 Years
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has prohibited the use of anti-cold fixed drug combinations in children below four years of age.
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Covid Vaccines Have Many Side-Effects? Centre Calls It "Erroneous Claim"
The Union Health Ministry said media reports claiming admission of 'multiple side-effects of COVID-19 vaccines' by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) officials are ill-informed.
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"Blinded In Hate For...": BJP vs Congress Over Syrup Linked Deaths In Uzbekistan
The alleged role of Indian pharma companies in the deaths of children abroad led to a verbal tussle between the BJP and the Congress on Thursday.
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CBI Files Charge Sheet In Rs 9 lakh Biocon Bribery Case, 5 Named
The CBI has filed a charge sheet against five persons, including a Joint Drug Controller of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO) and a Biocon Biologics executive, in a Rs nine lakh bribery case.
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Drug Firm Hetero Gets Approval To Produce, Sell Sputnik Light Vaccine
Drug firm Hetero on Monday said its biologics arm has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to manufacture and sell Sputnik Light for restricted emergency use in India.
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Central Drugs Body Revamps Testing Permissions To Fast-Track Drug Approvals in India
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
-
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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Indian Drug Regulators Flag 167 Medicines As Unsafe In December 2025
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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Centre Flags Carcinogen Fears On Acidity Medicine Ranitidine, Orders Probe
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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'Once-A-Week Shot' Weight-Loss Drug Mounjaro Launched In India By Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly and Company (India) on Thursday said it has launched a first-of-its-kind medication for obesity and type 2 diabetes in the country after obtaining approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
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Centre Bans Anti-Cold Fixed Drug Combination In Children Below 4 Years
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has prohibited the use of anti-cold fixed drug combinations in children below four years of age.
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Covid Vaccines Have Many Side-Effects? Centre Calls It "Erroneous Claim"
The Union Health Ministry said media reports claiming admission of 'multiple side-effects of COVID-19 vaccines' by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) officials are ill-informed.
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"Blinded In Hate For...": BJP vs Congress Over Syrup Linked Deaths In Uzbekistan
The alleged role of Indian pharma companies in the deaths of children abroad led to a verbal tussle between the BJP and the Congress on Thursday.
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CBI Files Charge Sheet In Rs 9 lakh Biocon Bribery Case, 5 Named
The CBI has filed a charge sheet against five persons, including a Joint Drug Controller of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO) and a Biocon Biologics executive, in a Rs nine lakh bribery case.
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Drug Firm Hetero Gets Approval To Produce, Sell Sputnik Light Vaccine
Drug firm Hetero on Monday said its biologics arm has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to manufacture and sell Sputnik Light for restricted emergency use in India.
