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Woman Dies After Allegedly Reducing Epilepsy Medication On ChatGPT's Advice: Why You Should Never Change Your Dose Without A Doctor
OpenAI has described the case as heartbreaking and has said ChatGPT is not a substitute for medical care, according to media reports. The legal case remains unresolved.
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Supreme Court Flags Massive Gap Between Medicine MRP And Retailer Cost, Asks Government, "Allowing This To Happen?"
The Court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Kishan Chand Jain seeking mandatory generic drug prescriptions, strict initial price controls on non-scheduled medicines, and statutory margin caps on medical devices under the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO).
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Government Proposes Tighter Curbs On Prescription Drug Ads, GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medicines In Focus
The proposal follows recommendations made at the 93rd meeting of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) on February 16, 2026. The Ministry has invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders and members of the public.
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Frequent Painkiller, Antibiotic Use Can Raise Kidney Risks: Drug Regulator Warns
Hospitals and healthcare institutions have been advised to strengthen systems for rational prescribing and monitoring of NSAIDs and antibiotics.
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'America, Take Notes': US Woman Praises India After Buying $26 Contact Lenses Without Insurance
An American woman buys prescription contacts in India for $26 without insurance or an appointment.
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Centre Bans Over-The-Counter Sale Of Syrup Medicines, Doctor's Prescription Now Mandatory
The decision has been announced by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and is expected to bring stricter control over the use of commonly consumed syrup medicines.
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Mutual Funds Helpless In Making Impact On Corporate Governance, Says UTI AMC’s Imtaiyazur Rahman
Mutual fund companies can’t make any meaningful impact on governance, according to Imtaiyazur Rahman, Interim CEO, UTI AMC.
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Nearly One in Two Americans Takes Prescription Drugs: Survey
Medicine used to treat asthma was most common among the youngest cohort.
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Pharma’s Charity Allies Help Its Fight to Keep Drug Prices High
U.S Rural Health Network joined scores of other groups to oppose letting Medicare negotiate prices with drugmakers.
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Trump’s FDA Might Greenlight Drug-Prescribing Apps for Chronic Ailments
Technology such as in-store video kiosks to enable the switch from prescription-only to over-the-counter sales for more drugs.
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Trump Says Drug Prices Will Drop `Really, Really Substantially'
Trump said the prices of prescription drugs made by Pfizer, Novartis and other pharmaceutical companies were “too high.”
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The Startup Selling Generic Viagra and Rogaine to the Instagram Crowd
Direct-to-consumer, hipster-branded startup Hims sells hair-loss drugs and plans to branch out.
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Battling Stress In The World’s Most Depressed Country
How can one spot and fight depression?
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Order Prescription Medicines Online in India With These Apps
Need medicines delivered to you with the same ease and efficiency as ordering food? Here are six apps that are likely to get the job done.
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Practo Pilots Medicine Ordering Service in Bengaluru
Launched as a pilot in Bengaluru, users can now buy medicines through Practo's app.
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Woman Dies After Allegedly Reducing Epilepsy Medication On ChatGPT's Advice: Why You Should Never Change Your Dose Without A Doctor
OpenAI has described the case as heartbreaking and has said ChatGPT is not a substitute for medical care, according to media reports. The legal case remains unresolved.
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Supreme Court Flags Massive Gap Between Medicine MRP And Retailer Cost, Asks Government, "Allowing This To Happen?"
The Court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Kishan Chand Jain seeking mandatory generic drug prescriptions, strict initial price controls on non-scheduled medicines, and statutory margin caps on medical devices under the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO).
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Government Proposes Tighter Curbs On Prescription Drug Ads, GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medicines In Focus
The proposal follows recommendations made at the 93rd meeting of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) on February 16, 2026. The Ministry has invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders and members of the public.
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Frequent Painkiller, Antibiotic Use Can Raise Kidney Risks: Drug Regulator Warns
Hospitals and healthcare institutions have been advised to strengthen systems for rational prescribing and monitoring of NSAIDs and antibiotics.
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'America, Take Notes': US Woman Praises India After Buying $26 Contact Lenses Without Insurance
An American woman buys prescription contacts in India for $26 without insurance or an appointment.
-
Centre Bans Over-The-Counter Sale Of Syrup Medicines, Doctor's Prescription Now Mandatory
The decision has been announced by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and is expected to bring stricter control over the use of commonly consumed syrup medicines.
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Mutual Funds Helpless In Making Impact On Corporate Governance, Says UTI AMC’s Imtaiyazur Rahman
Mutual fund companies can’t make any meaningful impact on governance, according to Imtaiyazur Rahman, Interim CEO, UTI AMC.
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Nearly One in Two Americans Takes Prescription Drugs: Survey
Medicine used to treat asthma was most common among the youngest cohort.
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Pharma’s Charity Allies Help Its Fight to Keep Drug Prices High
U.S Rural Health Network joined scores of other groups to oppose letting Medicare negotiate prices with drugmakers.
-
Trump’s FDA Might Greenlight Drug-Prescribing Apps for Chronic Ailments
Technology such as in-store video kiosks to enable the switch from prescription-only to over-the-counter sales for more drugs.
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Trump Says Drug Prices Will Drop `Really, Really Substantially'
Trump said the prices of prescription drugs made by Pfizer, Novartis and other pharmaceutical companies were “too high.”
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The Startup Selling Generic Viagra and Rogaine to the Instagram Crowd
Direct-to-consumer, hipster-branded startup Hims sells hair-loss drugs and plans to branch out.
-
Battling Stress In The World’s Most Depressed Country
How can one spot and fight depression?
-
Order Prescription Medicines Online in India With These Apps
Need medicines delivered to you with the same ease and efficiency as ordering food? Here are six apps that are likely to get the job done.
-
Practo Pilots Medicine Ordering Service in Bengaluru
Launched as a pilot in Bengaluru, users can now buy medicines through Practo's app.
