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Novo Nordisk Sues Telehealth Company Over 'Knock-Off' Weight Loss Drugs, Flags Patient Safety Risks
The lawsuit, filed in the US, alleges that Hims infringed Novo Nordisk's patent by mass marketing compounded semaglutide products that have not been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Indian Pharmaceutical Body Signs 3 Memorandums To Strengthen Drug Safety And Quality Standards
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission has signed memoranda with the Goa State Pharmacy Council, Quality Council of India, and HLL Infra Tech Services to strengthen drug safety, quality assurance and pharmacovigilance.
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Delhi Man Critical After AI Advice: Risks Of HIV Drug Misuse Explained
A Delhi man was left critically ill after taking HIV preventive medication on an AI chatbot's advice without medical supervision. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is proven for HIV prevention when properly prescribed, but dangerous when AI gives it.
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Just Taking Ozempic Won't Help With Weight Loss, Daily Exercise Still Matters: New Study Warns
A new randomized trial shows that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like liraglutide help reduce weight but don't improve physical fitness on their own. Structured exercise is essential for meaningful improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, mobility, and lo
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Indian Drugmakers Recall Medicines In The US Over Manufacturing Issues
Indian drugmakers Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Cipla have recalled certain products from the US market due to manufacturing-related issues, according to the latest update from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
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Epilepsy Patients To Receive Free Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Test At AIIMS
The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences has introduced a free therapeutic drug monitoring test for patients with epilepsy, the institute said.
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Health Ministry Bans Nimesulide Oral Doses Above 100 Mg Over Safety Concerns
The government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of pain and fever medications, containing Nimesulide above 100 milligrams in immediate release dosage form, with immediate effect.
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Ensure Weight Loss Drugs Are Safe, Legal Before Use In 2026: UK Health Agency
New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure an
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Government Approves 108 Labs For Quality Testing Of Ayurvedic, Siddha And Unani Drugs
A total of 108 laboratories have been approved for quality testing of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs, said Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav.
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
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Novo Nordisk Sues Telehealth Company Over 'Knock-Off' Weight Loss Drugs, Flags Patient Safety Risks
The lawsuit, filed in the US, alleges that Hims infringed Novo Nordisk's patent by mass marketing compounded semaglutide products that have not been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Indian Pharmaceutical Body Signs 3 Memorandums To Strengthen Drug Safety And Quality Standards
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission has signed memoranda with the Goa State Pharmacy Council, Quality Council of India, and HLL Infra Tech Services to strengthen drug safety, quality assurance and pharmacovigilance.
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Delhi Man Critical After AI Advice: Risks Of HIV Drug Misuse Explained
A Delhi man was left critically ill after taking HIV preventive medication on an AI chatbot's advice without medical supervision. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is proven for HIV prevention when properly prescribed, but dangerous when AI gives it.
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Just Taking Ozempic Won't Help With Weight Loss, Daily Exercise Still Matters: New Study Warns
A new randomized trial shows that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like liraglutide help reduce weight but don't improve physical fitness on their own. Structured exercise is essential for meaningful improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, mobility, and lo
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Indian Drugmakers Recall Medicines In The US Over Manufacturing Issues
Indian drugmakers Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Cipla have recalled certain products from the US market due to manufacturing-related issues, according to the latest update from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
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Epilepsy Patients To Receive Free Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Test At AIIMS
The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences has introduced a free therapeutic drug monitoring test for patients with epilepsy, the institute said.
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Health Ministry Bans Nimesulide Oral Doses Above 100 Mg Over Safety Concerns
The government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of pain and fever medications, containing Nimesulide above 100 milligrams in immediate release dosage form, with immediate effect.
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Ensure Weight Loss Drugs Are Safe, Legal Before Use In 2026: UK Health Agency
New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure an
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Government Approves 108 Labs For Quality Testing Of Ayurvedic, Siddha And Unani Drugs
A total of 108 laboratories have been approved for quality testing of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs, said Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav.
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
