Ireena Vittal appointed Cipla’s independent director
Ireena Vittal, a former partner with McKinsey & Co and senior management consultant with over two decades of experience, has […]
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Pfizer to discontinue Corex syrup, extend the brand name to new products
American global pharmaceutical major Pfizer has decided to withdraw its popular Corex brand of cough syrup formulation and extend the […]
Govt panel recommends national portal for online pharmacies
A high-level government panel constituted to review online pharmacies has recommended creation of a national portal to monitor online sale […]
Govt to put OTC tag on common pain killers soon
The Central government is drawing a legal framework for over the counter (OTC) medicines, under which commonly used analgesics will […]
Technology to enable AIIMS conduct virtual autopsies soon
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has set up a digital radiological unit at the institute’s mortuary to […]
Demonetisation: People banking on pharmacies to use their old currency notes
Pharmacy chains across India, which continue to accept old currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 following the government’s […]
OncoStem Diagnostics, CORE Diagnostics tie up on breast cancer test product
Bangalore-based oncology focused start-up OncoStem Diagnostics has collaborated with CORE Diagnostics to distribute mammaCORE CanAssist-Breast — Indias first indigenously developed […]
Cytecare launches its first organ-site focused cancer hospital in Bengaluru
Cancer care hospital network Cytecare has inaugurated its first 150-bed flagship facility in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, with an aim to revolutionise […]
Injectable contraceptives to be available in hospitals soon
Injectable contraceptives will soon be available in medical colleges and district hospitals across India as part of the government’s plan […]
Govt research councils making traditional drugs for vector-borne diseases: Minister
The government research councils are developing traditional medicines for the prevention and management of vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, filarisis […]
ICMR, Sun Pharma in talks to collaborate on clinical research
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the apex body for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is […]
Healthtech startup Idea Bubbles raises Rs 4.5 crore led by IvyCamp platform
Healthtech startup Idea Bubbles has recently raised a pre-series ‘A’ round of Rs 4.5 crore led by the IvyCamp platform. […]
MCI permits corporates to open medical colleges in India
The general body of Medical Council of India, which regulates medical education in India, has allowed corporates and for-profit institutions […]
