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Chemists' Nationwide Strike Today: Will Access To Medicines Be Hit?
- Wednesday May 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Chemists across India are observing a nationwide strike against e-pharmacies and online medicine sales. While the AIOCD warns of patient safety risks and regulatory gaps, the Centre says hospital pharmacies and Jan Aushadhi Kendras will remain open.
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www.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Pharmacies To Hold 24-Hour Strike Against Online Platforms Tomorrow
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- India News | Reported by Deepak Bopanna
Pharmacies and medical stores across Karnataka are set to observe a 24-hour statewide bandh on May 20, protesting against online medicine delivery platforms, with chemists alleging that app-based pharmacies are severely impacting their business and v
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www.ndtv.com
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Centre Assures No Disruption In Medicine Access Amid Chemists' Strike Call, 12 State Pharmacy Bodies Opt Out
- Monday May 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Tanushka Dutta
All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) on May 20 called a nationwide strike to protest online medical sales and deep discounting by e-pharmacy platforms.
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www.ndtv.com
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Weight-Loss Drug Misuse Under Scanner, Centre Warns Of Legal Action For Violations
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The crackdown comes at a time when GLP-1 drugs, widely used for weight loss and diabetes, are seeing a surge in demand, but are increasingly being accessed without proper prescriptions through retail and digital channels.
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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.
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www.ndtv.com
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Safety Checks For New Generic Weight-Loss Drugs To Be Increased: Government
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Amid serious concerns over recent introduction of multiple generic variants of GLP-1 based weight loss drugs in the Indian market, the government on Tuesday said it has intensified regulatory surveillance against the drug’s
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www.ndtv.com
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Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture And Pharmacy Common Entrance Test 2026 Registration Begins
- Thursday February 19, 2026
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
Telangana Council of Higher Education has opened TG EAPCET 2026 registration from February 19, with exams scheduled in May for Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Engineering courses.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Chemists' Association Writes To PM Modi Over Concerns Of AI-Generated Fake Prescriptions
- Tuesday February 17, 2026
- Health | Written by Tanushka Dutta
In a letter, the chemists' body flagged the growing trend of AI-generated prescriptions, often carrying fictitious hospital names and fabricated patient details, being accepted by certain online platforms.
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www.ndtv.com
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Telangana Engineering Common Entrance Test 2026 Registration Begins, Apply Here
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Education | Edited by Sahil Behl
TS ECET 2026: Telangana Council of Higher Education has opened registrations for TS ECET 2026. Candidates can apply online until April 18, 2026, for lateral entry into engineering and pharmacy courses.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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UK Woman Left In Diabetic Coma After Using Fake Ozempic Bought On Facebook
- Friday February 6, 2026
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A UK woman narrowly survived after using a counterfeit Ozempic pen bought on Facebook, prompting warnings over fake weight loss drugs and online scams.
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www.ndtv.com
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Weight Loss Pill Wegovy Now Available On Amazon Pharmacy In The U.S.
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Tanushka Dutta
Amazon Pharmacy maintains the requirement for a valid prescription as the central safeguard separating evidence-based medical therapy from consumer health products.
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www.ndtv.com
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GPAT Registration 2026: Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2026 Registration Begins Today
- Tuesday December 23, 2025
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2026 registrations open December 23 and close January 12. Exam scheduled March 7. Check eligibility and apply online at NBEMS.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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GUJCET 2026 Registration Begins Tomorrow: Check Key Dates And Details
- Tuesday December 16, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
Candidates must have completed or be studying Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology to be eligible for GUJCET 2026, which is conducted for undergraduate engineering and pharmacy courses.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Speed Over Safety? 10-Minute Medicine Deliveries By Blinkit, Zepto Spark Worry
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto are offering 10-minute prescription medicine deliveries, raising concerns among users and doctors about poor verification, weak oversight and the risk of antibiotic misuse.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chemists' Nationwide Strike Today: Will Access To Medicines Be Hit?
- Wednesday May 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Chemists across India are observing a nationwide strike against e-pharmacies and online medicine sales. While the AIOCD warns of patient safety risks and regulatory gaps, the Centre says hospital pharmacies and Jan Aushadhi Kendras will remain open.
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www.ndtv.com
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Karnataka Pharmacies To Hold 24-Hour Strike Against Online Platforms Tomorrow
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- India News | Reported by Deepak Bopanna
Pharmacies and medical stores across Karnataka are set to observe a 24-hour statewide bandh on May 20, protesting against online medicine delivery platforms, with chemists alleging that app-based pharmacies are severely impacting their business and v
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www.ndtv.com
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Centre Assures No Disruption In Medicine Access Amid Chemists' Strike Call, 12 State Pharmacy Bodies Opt Out
- Monday May 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Tanushka Dutta
All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) on May 20 called a nationwide strike to protest online medical sales and deep discounting by e-pharmacy platforms.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Weight-Loss Drug Misuse Under Scanner, Centre Warns Of Legal Action For Violations
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The crackdown comes at a time when GLP-1 drugs, widely used for weight loss and diabetes, are seeing a surge in demand, but are increasingly being accessed without proper prescriptions through retail and digital channels.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
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
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Safety Checks For New Generic Weight-Loss Drugs To Be Increased: Government
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Amid serious concerns over recent introduction of multiple generic variants of GLP-1 based weight loss drugs in the Indian market, the government on Tuesday said it has intensified regulatory surveillance against the drug’s
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www.ndtv.com
-
Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture And Pharmacy Common Entrance Test 2026 Registration Begins
- Thursday February 19, 2026
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
Telangana Council of Higher Education has opened TG EAPCET 2026 registration from February 19, with exams scheduled in May for Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Engineering courses.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Chemists' Association Writes To PM Modi Over Concerns Of AI-Generated Fake Prescriptions
- Tuesday February 17, 2026
- Health | Written by Tanushka Dutta
In a letter, the chemists' body flagged the growing trend of AI-generated prescriptions, often carrying fictitious hospital names and fabricated patient details, being accepted by certain online platforms.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Telangana Engineering Common Entrance Test 2026 Registration Begins, Apply Here
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Education | Edited by Sahil Behl
TS ECET 2026: Telangana Council of Higher Education has opened registrations for TS ECET 2026. Candidates can apply online until April 18, 2026, for lateral entry into engineering and pharmacy courses.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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UK Woman Left In Diabetic Coma After Using Fake Ozempic Bought On Facebook
- Friday February 6, 2026
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A UK woman narrowly survived after using a counterfeit Ozempic pen bought on Facebook, prompting warnings over fake weight loss drugs and online scams.
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www.ndtv.com
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Weight Loss Pill Wegovy Now Available On Amazon Pharmacy In The U.S.
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Tanushka Dutta
Amazon Pharmacy maintains the requirement for a valid prescription as the central safeguard separating evidence-based medical therapy from consumer health products.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
GPAT Registration 2026: Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2026 Registration Begins Today
- Tuesday December 23, 2025
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2026 registrations open December 23 and close January 12. Exam scheduled March 7. Check eligibility and apply online at NBEMS.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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GUJCET 2026 Registration Begins Tomorrow: Check Key Dates And Details
- Tuesday December 16, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
Candidates must have completed or be studying Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology to be eligible for GUJCET 2026, which is conducted for undergraduate engineering and pharmacy courses.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Speed Over Safety? 10-Minute Medicine Deliveries By Blinkit, Zepto Spark Worry
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto are offering 10-minute prescription medicine deliveries, raising concerns among users and doctors about poor verification, weak oversight and the risk of antibiotic misuse.
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www.ndtv.com