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India Cracks Down On Ads For Weight-Loss Drugs Like GLP-1 In New Advisory
India's Health Ministry has warned pharmaceutical firms against promoting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to the public. The CDSCO says direct or indirect advertising, including influencer campaigns, violates drug laws and could attract regulatory action.
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Chemists' Association Writes To PM Modi Over Concerns Of AI-Generated Fake Prescriptions
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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Aishwarya Mohanraj Says She Used Mounjaro For 22 Kg Weight Loss: Doctor Explains How It Works And Who Should Avoid It
Mounjaro, a diabetes and weight-loss drug, is the brand name for tirzepatide. It is a prescription drug primarily used for type-2 diabetes. The drug is also widely used for its weight loss benefits.
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ADHD Prescriptions Are Up Tenfold, With The Wealthiest Kids Most Likely To Be Medicated
Children living in the lowest socioeconomic postcodes used to have the highest rates of ADHD prescriptions. But this has flipped, with kids from wealthier families now most likely to be prescribed.
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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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India Cracks Down On Ads For Weight-Loss Drugs Like GLP-1 In New Advisory
India's Health Ministry has warned pharmaceutical firms against promoting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to the public. The CDSCO says direct or indirect advertising, including influencer campaigns, violates drug laws and could attract regulatory action.
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Chemists' Association Writes To PM Modi Over Concerns Of AI-Generated Fake Prescriptions
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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Aishwarya Mohanraj Says She Used Mounjaro For 22 Kg Weight Loss: Doctor Explains How It Works And Who Should Avoid It
Mounjaro, a diabetes and weight-loss drug, is the brand name for tirzepatide. It is a prescription drug primarily used for type-2 diabetes. The drug is also widely used for its weight loss benefits.
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ADHD Prescriptions Are Up Tenfold, With The Wealthiest Kids Most Likely To Be Medicated
Children living in the lowest socioeconomic postcodes used to have the highest rates of ADHD prescriptions. But this has flipped, with kids from wealthier families now most likely to be prescribed.
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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.
