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    Medicine News

    Cancer drug prices slashed for 543 brands, new rates effective from November 9

    Up to 90% price cut for 543 cancer drug brands; revised MRPs kick in on Nov 9
    India News
    Updated 1 day ago

    Handheld devices to detect spurious drugs in Maharashtra government health systems

    Worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.2 crore each, these handheld devices can detect spurious tablets, syrups, and even injections within minutes.
    India News
    Updated 2 days ago

    Fake medicines are getting harder to spot

    Medicine
    Ht Insight
    Published 3 days ago

    Government proposes tighter curbs on prescription-only drugs ads by pharmacies, wholesalers

    The silver foil around your tablets is more than just packaging, with an important role in medicine storage.
    India News
    Published 20 days ago

    Centre caps trade margins on non-scheduled cancer drugs at 30%, expects ₹2,500 crore annual savings

    Under the new mechanism, margins on these medicines will be limited to 30% of their maximum retail price (MRP).
    India News
    Published 21 days ago

    Karl Deisseroth once wanted to be a writer. He went on to win the Nobel Prize in Medicine

    Nobel Prize winner Karl Deisseroth is a Stanford neuroscientist.
    Trending
    Published 22 days ago

    How a light switch from algae won the Nobel and began restoring sight

    Optogenetics uses light to switch living cells on and off, and it works the same way in a patient's eye as in a laboratory mouse.
    Ht Vital
    Updated 24 days ago

    Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026 awarded to 3 scientists for work on optogenetics

    The three scientists were recognised for pioneering work that enabled researchers to control the activity of specific cells using light.
    World News
    Updated 24 days ago

    Who is Pradeep Natarajan? Indian American cardiovascular geneticist to get Population Research Prize

    Dr. Pradeep Natarajan, a cardiovascular geneticist and physician-scientist will receive the 2026 Population Research Prize.
    Nri
    Published 24 days ago

    Indian doctor says Europe doctors ‘shocked’ by healthcare access in India

    An Indian doctor said doctors in Europe were shocked after hearing how quickly patients in India could access treatment.
    Trending
    Published 27 days ago

    Why are medicines wrapped in aluminium foil? Know the science behind those shiny strips

    The silver foil around your tablets is more than just packaging, with an important role in medicine storage.
    Lifestyle
    Published 27 days ago

    Technology gives neighbourhood pharmacies a digital edge

    A frightening night involving her daughter’s health gave pharmaceutical chemist Dipmala Patil the idea for Pharmaish. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 48 days ago

    Karnataka FDA cracks down on illegal e-commerce pharma storage

    State officials seized <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,02,352 worth of medicines from e-commerce storage facilities in Thattanahalli and Devanahalli, according to the FDA.
    Cities
    Updated 52 days ago

    Delhi pharmacies told to stop advertising 'exaggerated' discounts on medicines

    The advisory comes amid the growing presence of pharmacy chains offering discounts of 20% to 80% on medicines.
    Cities
    Updated 55 days ago

    Indian doctor compares healthcare in India and UK after husband falls ill

    An Indian doctor said easy access to medicines at odd hours had made her appreciate living in India.
    Trending
    Published 62 days ago

    UP drug administration seizes ₹4.5 crore worth medicines, busts illegal racket

    Assistant commissioner FSDA (Drugs) Brijesh Singh said the probe was helping officials trace the alleged manufacturing, packaging, financing, transportation, invoicing and distribution chain.
    Cities
    Updated 70 days ago

    10 Ayurvedic drug firms in Maharashtra lose licence over violations

    The FDA press note said that manufacturing in the ten firms whose licence was cancelled was being carried out in the absence of qualified and approved technical personnel (Freepik)
    Cities
    Updated 78 days ago

    Why Trump ends Medicare Part D subsidy: Will seniors pay more in 2027?

    Trump administration will end the Medicare Part D subsidy after 2026, raising concerns over higher drug plan premiums for millions of seniors in 2027. (Pexel/Representative image)
    World News
    Updated 92 days ago

    With minutes to flee, Spain fire evacuees grab what they can

    With minutes to flee, Spain fire evacuees grab what they can
    World News
    Published 95 days ago

    Honouring a calling, not just a profession

    Doctor
    Ht Insight
    Updated 97 days ago

    Cetirizine hydrochloride: Why was the allergy medication recalled?

    The recalled products are 100-count bottles of cetirizine hydrochloride tablets.
    World News
    Published 99 days ago

    The constant of life that we cannot measure

    Medicine
    Ht Insight
    Updated 109 days ago

    Weight loss, muscle mass: Study decodes strengths, weaknesses of GLP-1 drugs

    A distributor displays Mounjaro (tirzepatide) self-injecting GLP-1 prefilled pens at his office in Thane, Mumbai.
    India News
    Updated 100 days ago

    Gains clear, but no single GLP-1 drug wins on every count: Study

    Study compares 19 obesity drugs, no clear winner on weight and health outcomes
    Ht Vital
    Updated 112 days ago

    Polish woman in India stunned after chemist keeps forgotten medicines for 4 days

    A Polish woman said she “loved India” after finding medicines she had left at a chemist four days earlier.
    Trending
    Published 124 days ago

    ‘You earn well only in your 50s’: Doctor questions MBBS career, early earnings

    Viral post sparks discussion on MBBS salaries.
    Trending
    Updated 133 days ago

    For trafficked children, golden hour rule must apply

    SC
    Ht Insight
    Published 141 days ago

    New once-daily pill for cancer extends life: ‘Molecular glue’ works, study shows

    A bottle of daraxonrasib, Revolution Medicine's pancreatic cancer drug,
    World News
    Updated 150 days ago

    Is India finally ready for original biotech IP?

    Biotechnology REUTERS/Anton Vaganov (REUTERS)
    Ht Insight
    Published 155 days ago

    Nationwide chemists' strike against online pharmacies begins with mixed response

    Chemists across the country are clsoed today.
    India News
    Updated 162 days ago
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