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Centre Cuts Prices Of 35 Essential Medicines
In a move to make medicines more affordable for patients, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has reduced the retail prices of 35 essential drugs sold by leading pharmaceutical companies.
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Novo Nordisk Launches Weight-Loss Drug 'Wegovy' In India
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk on Tuesday launched its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy as a once-a-week injection in India.
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Mounjaro: Everything You Need To Know About This Medication
Read on as we discuss everything you need to know about this medication.
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Who Is Trump's "Brilliant, Overweight" Friend Behind Pharma Order? Internet Thinks It's Elon Musk
At a press event on Monday, announced a sweeping executive order aimed at slashing prescription drug prices in the US.
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"Everybody Should Pay Same": Inside Trump's Order To Slash Drug Prices In US
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing pharmaceutical companies to slash drug prices so they match those abroad.
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"States Have Failed...": Supreme Court On Affordable Drugs, Medical Equipment
State governments have failed in ensuring affordable medical care and infrastructure, the Supreme Court said Tuesday, offering scathing criticism of states' failure to deliver reasonably-priced medicines, particularly in case of essential drugs.
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FDA Approves Suzetrigine, First Non-Opioid Painkiller in Decades
The FDA has approved suzetrigine, a groundbreaking painkiller that blocks sodium channels to provide opioid-level pain relief without the risks of addiction, sedation, or overdose. Known as Journavx, this drug is the first in over two decades to introduce a new pain relief mechanism. Clinical trials showed it matched opioids in effectiveness but wi...
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What Is Pink Cocaine? The "Unpredictable" Party Drug Linked To Liam Payne's Death
Pink cocaine, a highly potent and unpredictable designer drug, is a powdery mixture of various psychoactive substances.
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New "Vaccine-Like" HIV Drug Could Cost 1,000 Times Less Than Current Price
A new "vaccine-like" HIV drug that currently costs over $40,000 per person a year could be made for as little as $40, researchers estimated on Tuesday.
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India Approves The Weight Loss & Diabetes Drugs: Everything You Need To Know
"Clinical trials have shown significant reductions in HbA1c and body weight compared to placebo and other diabetes medications." Dr. Chaturvedi explains.
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With 2024 In Mind, Joe Biden's Big Move To Lower Drug Prices
US President Joe Biden, who is campaigning for reelection with a heavy focus on easing voters' financial woes, on Tuesday launched a bid to lower the cost of certain prescription drugs -- a move Big Pharma pledged to continue battling in court.
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Drugs Seized In Indian Ocean Worth Rs 25,000 Crore, "Largest In Value"
The value of drugs seized in a special operation by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Indian Navy in Indian waters on Saturday was priced at Rs 25,000 crores after enumeration, informed NCB on Monday.
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Several Anti-Cancer Drugs, Antibiotics, Now "Essential Medicines", To Be Cheaper
Several anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics and vaccines will now become more affordable as they are among 34 new additions to the National List of Essential Medicines, with the government saying this will reduce "patients' out-of-pocket expenditure".
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Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik Paying Price For Unmasking BJP: Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut
Drugs Case: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut today congratulated NCP leader Nawab Malik for "exposing" the farce behind the 'drugs on cruise' case involving Aryan Khan, son Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
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Ephedrine Drug Worth Rs 9.23 Crore Hidden In Kitchen Utensils Shipment Seized
Authorities including those from Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) on Saturday said they have seized Ephedrine, weighing 46.799 kg, and having a street price of about Rs 9.23 crores, under the provisions of the NDPS Act.
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Centre Cuts Prices Of 35 Essential Medicines
In a move to make medicines more affordable for patients, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has reduced the retail prices of 35 essential drugs sold by leading pharmaceutical companies.
-
Novo Nordisk Launches Weight-Loss Drug 'Wegovy' In India
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk on Tuesday launched its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy as a once-a-week injection in India.
-
Mounjaro: Everything You Need To Know About This Medication
Read on as we discuss everything you need to know about this medication.
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Who Is Trump's "Brilliant, Overweight" Friend Behind Pharma Order? Internet Thinks It's Elon Musk
At a press event on Monday, announced a sweeping executive order aimed at slashing prescription drug prices in the US.
-
"Everybody Should Pay Same": Inside Trump's Order To Slash Drug Prices In US
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing pharmaceutical companies to slash drug prices so they match those abroad.
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"States Have Failed...": Supreme Court On Affordable Drugs, Medical Equipment
State governments have failed in ensuring affordable medical care and infrastructure, the Supreme Court said Tuesday, offering scathing criticism of states' failure to deliver reasonably-priced medicines, particularly in case of essential drugs.
-
FDA Approves Suzetrigine, First Non-Opioid Painkiller in Decades
The FDA has approved suzetrigine, a groundbreaking painkiller that blocks sodium channels to provide opioid-level pain relief without the risks of addiction, sedation, or overdose. Known as Journavx, this drug is the first in over two decades to introduce a new pain relief mechanism. Clinical trials showed it matched opioids in effectiveness but wi...
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What Is Pink Cocaine? The "Unpredictable" Party Drug Linked To Liam Payne's Death
Pink cocaine, a highly potent and unpredictable designer drug, is a powdery mixture of various psychoactive substances.
-
New "Vaccine-Like" HIV Drug Could Cost 1,000 Times Less Than Current Price
A new "vaccine-like" HIV drug that currently costs over $40,000 per person a year could be made for as little as $40, researchers estimated on Tuesday.
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India Approves The Weight Loss & Diabetes Drugs: Everything You Need To Know
"Clinical trials have shown significant reductions in HbA1c and body weight compared to placebo and other diabetes medications." Dr. Chaturvedi explains.
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With 2024 In Mind, Joe Biden's Big Move To Lower Drug Prices
US President Joe Biden, who is campaigning for reelection with a heavy focus on easing voters' financial woes, on Tuesday launched a bid to lower the cost of certain prescription drugs -- a move Big Pharma pledged to continue battling in court.
-
Drugs Seized In Indian Ocean Worth Rs 25,000 Crore, "Largest In Value"
The value of drugs seized in a special operation by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Indian Navy in Indian waters on Saturday was priced at Rs 25,000 crores after enumeration, informed NCB on Monday.
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Several Anti-Cancer Drugs, Antibiotics, Now "Essential Medicines", To Be Cheaper
Several anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics and vaccines will now become more affordable as they are among 34 new additions to the National List of Essential Medicines, with the government saying this will reduce "patients' out-of-pocket expenditure".
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Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik Paying Price For Unmasking BJP: Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut
Drugs Case: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut today congratulated NCP leader Nawab Malik for "exposing" the farce behind the 'drugs on cruise' case involving Aryan Khan, son Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
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Ephedrine Drug Worth Rs 9.23 Crore Hidden In Kitchen Utensils Shipment Seized
Authorities including those from Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) on Saturday said they have seized Ephedrine, weighing 46.799 kg, and having a street price of about Rs 9.23 crores, under the provisions of the NDPS Act.
