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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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US Revives Drug Origin Debate, Cites Indian Exports
US renewed a push to require country-of-origin labeling on prescription drugs, citing temporary restrictions on pharmaceutical exports during the Covid pandemic by India as evidence that America's drug supply remains vulnerable to foreign disruptions
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Weight Loss Pill Wegovy Now Available On Amazon Pharmacy In The U.S.
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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Medicines For Attention Deficiency Improve Alertness, Not Focus, Says New Study
Prescription medicines used to treat ADHD may be working by making one more alert and interested in tasks, rather than directly improving their ability to focus as was previously thought, a new study has found.
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How Trump's Policy For Prescription Drugs Could Reshape Trade With India
US President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping prescription drug price cuts under a "Most Favoured Nation" policy has put India's pharmaceutical industry in focus.
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Can't Read Your Doctor's Handwriting? There Is A New Order For Them
Illegible prescriptions may soon be a thing of the past. The National Medical Commission has ordered doctors to write prescriptions clearly to improve patient safety, reduce medication errors and ensure accountability across medical colleges.
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Why Are Codeine-Based Cough Syrups Regulated? Safe Use, Side Effects And Red Flags Explained
Codeine-based cough syrups are prescription medicines used to suppress severe coughs, but misuse and illegal trade have sparked law enforcement action in India.
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Speed Over Safety? 10-Minute Medicine Deliveries By Blinkit, Zepto Spark Worry
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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How To Protect Your Eyes During Diwali And Amid Heavy Smog Season
Wear protective eyewear like safety goggles or even regular no-number glasses if you don't wear prescription glasses.
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Trump May Exclude Generic Drugs From Tariffs. Good News For India?
The Donald Trump administration has dropped plans to impose tariffs on generic drugs from foreign countries, following months of debate over whether to impose taxes on the majority of medications prescribed in the US.
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Health Decoder: Making Sense Of Medical Prescriptions And What Doctors Write
Between mysterious abbreviations, chemical names, and hurried handwriting, understanding prescriptions can feel impossible.
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Amid Cough Syrup Deaths, Kerala Bans All Medicines For Children Under 12 Without Prescription
The Kerala Health Department on Monday ordered that no medicines should be given to children under 12 without a doctor's prescription, a move taken in the wake of concerns over certain cough syrups.
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This Nordic Nation Is Offering Vacation-Induced Health Benefits - All You Need To Know
Sauna baths, cycling, visiting art museums, and nature hikes are part of the doctor-recommended The Swedish Prescription guide.
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Trump Announces Pfizer Deal Offering Discounts On Medicines Via 'TrumpRx' Website
Pfizer has agreed to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicaid under a deal struck with the Trump administration, President Donald Trump said Tuesday as he promised similar deals with other drugmakers under the threat of tariffs.
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"Hope I Didn't Catch Covid": Trump As Health Secretary Sneezes In Oval Office
During a White House briefing on plans to lower prescription drug costs by announcing a deal with Pfizer, Kennedy Jr sneezed into his elbow.
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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.
-
US Revives Drug Origin Debate, Cites Indian Exports
US renewed a push to require country-of-origin labeling on prescription drugs, citing temporary restrictions on pharmaceutical exports during the Covid pandemic by India as evidence that America's drug supply remains vulnerable to foreign disruptions
-
Weight Loss Pill Wegovy Now Available On Amazon Pharmacy In The U.S.
Amazon Pharmacy maintains the requirement for a valid prescription as the central safeguard separating evidence-based medical therapy from consumer health products.
-
Medicines For Attention Deficiency Improve Alertness, Not Focus, Says New Study
Prescription medicines used to treat ADHD may be working by making one more alert and interested in tasks, rather than directly improving their ability to focus as was previously thought, a new study has found.
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How Trump's Policy For Prescription Drugs Could Reshape Trade With India
US President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping prescription drug price cuts under a "Most Favoured Nation" policy has put India's pharmaceutical industry in focus.
-
Can't Read Your Doctor's Handwriting? There Is A New Order For Them
Illegible prescriptions may soon be a thing of the past. The National Medical Commission has ordered doctors to write prescriptions clearly to improve patient safety, reduce medication errors and ensure accountability across medical colleges.
-
Why Are Codeine-Based Cough Syrups Regulated? Safe Use, Side Effects And Red Flags Explained
Codeine-based cough syrups are prescription medicines used to suppress severe coughs, but misuse and illegal trade have sparked law enforcement action in India.
-
Speed Over Safety? 10-Minute Medicine Deliveries By Blinkit, Zepto Spark Worry
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.
-
How To Protect Your Eyes During Diwali And Amid Heavy Smog Season
Wear protective eyewear like safety goggles or even regular no-number glasses if you don't wear prescription glasses.
-
Trump May Exclude Generic Drugs From Tariffs. Good News For India?
The Donald Trump administration has dropped plans to impose tariffs on generic drugs from foreign countries, following months of debate over whether to impose taxes on the majority of medications prescribed in the US.
-
Health Decoder: Making Sense Of Medical Prescriptions And What Doctors Write
Between mysterious abbreviations, chemical names, and hurried handwriting, understanding prescriptions can feel impossible.
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Amid Cough Syrup Deaths, Kerala Bans All Medicines For Children Under 12 Without Prescription
The Kerala Health Department on Monday ordered that no medicines should be given to children under 12 without a doctor's prescription, a move taken in the wake of concerns over certain cough syrups.
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This Nordic Nation Is Offering Vacation-Induced Health Benefits - All You Need To Know
Sauna baths, cycling, visiting art museums, and nature hikes are part of the doctor-recommended The Swedish Prescription guide.
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Trump Announces Pfizer Deal Offering Discounts On Medicines Via 'TrumpRx' Website
Pfizer has agreed to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicaid under a deal struck with the Trump administration, President Donald Trump said Tuesday as he promised similar deals with other drugmakers under the threat of tariffs.
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"Hope I Didn't Catch Covid": Trump As Health Secretary Sneezes In Oval Office
During a White House briefing on plans to lower prescription drug costs by announcing a deal with Pfizer, Kennedy Jr sneezed into his elbow.
