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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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2 Indians Sanctioned By US For Selling Fake Pills Filled With Fentanyl
The United States has sanctioned two Indian nations over accusations of running online pharmacies that sold fake prescription pills filled with deadly drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine to American consumers.
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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Just Got a Competitor; Rokid AI Glasses With Dual-Eye Displays Announced
Rokid AI Glasses were announced as a Kickstarter project on Wednesday. The AI-powered wearable is expected to arrive as a competitor to the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses in the augmented reality space. It will be equipped with dual-eye displays, enabling users to see navigational directions and translations in real time. The Rokid AI Glasses come with a 12-...
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Blinkit Partners Lenskart for Quick Deliveries of Powered Spectacles in Select Cities
Blinkit founder and CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced that the platform now delivers powered eyeglasses from Lenskart in just 10 minutes. Customers don’t need a prescription to order. They can select lens power from preset options ranging from minus 0.25 to minus 1.5, choose their preferred colour, and check out via the Blinkit app. The service is c...
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Delhi Government Mandates CCTVs At All Pharmacies By July End
The decision comes after a meeting under the 11th National Narcotics Coordination portal (NCORD), aiming to curb the sale of Schedule H, H1, and X drugs without prescription. It is a significant move to prevent the misuse of dual-use medicines.
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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.
-
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.
-
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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2 Indians Sanctioned By US For Selling Fake Pills Filled With Fentanyl
The United States has sanctioned two Indian nations over accusations of running online pharmacies that sold fake prescription pills filled with deadly drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine to American consumers.
-
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Just Got a Competitor; Rokid AI Glasses With Dual-Eye Displays Announced
Rokid AI Glasses were announced as a Kickstarter project on Wednesday. The AI-powered wearable is expected to arrive as a competitor to the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses in the augmented reality space. It will be equipped with dual-eye displays, enabling users to see navigational directions and translations in real time. The Rokid AI Glasses come with a 12-...
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Blinkit Partners Lenskart for Quick Deliveries of Powered Spectacles in Select Cities
Blinkit founder and CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced that the platform now delivers powered eyeglasses from Lenskart in just 10 minutes. Customers don’t need a prescription to order. They can select lens power from preset options ranging from minus 0.25 to minus 1.5, choose their preferred colour, and check out via the Blinkit app. The service is c...
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Delhi Government Mandates CCTVs At All Pharmacies By July End
The decision comes after a meeting under the 11th National Narcotics Coordination portal (NCORD), aiming to curb the sale of Schedule H, H1, and X drugs without prescription. It is a significant move to prevent the misuse of dual-use medicines.
