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NIMHANS sets up NTTL for toxicological analysis
NATIONAL Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) sets up the National Tobacco Testing Lab (NTTL) This is the fourth facility in the country and the Institute said that it marks a significant advancement in tobacco product testing and public health research.
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October 23, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Ayush, herbal imports grew 60% in August
IMPORTS of Ayush and herbal products have reported a growth of 60% during the month of August, 2025 compared to the same month of previous fiscal year. The imports during the first five months of the fiscal year 2025-26 grew over 54%, on a year-over-year (YoY) basis.
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October 23, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
IDMA Telangana announces 'AI-driven Pharma Innovation Summit 2025
THE Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA) - Telangana State Board is proud to announce its collaboration in organizing the Al-driven Pharma Innovation Summit 2025, scheduled to be held between November 13 and 14, 2025 at Hyderabad.
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October 23, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
IPC updates pharmacopoeial to identify DEG
THE Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued an industry update on pharmacopoeial and regulatory resources for identifying Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Diethylene Glycol (DEG) in medicines to ensure quality and safety.
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October 23, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Cough syrup tragedy: Lessons learnt!
THE Diethylene Glycol (DEG) poisoning occurred from using contaminated cough syrup has already claimed twenty-four children in several states in India.
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October 23, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Govt soon to introduce new Drugs, Devices & Cosmetics Bill in Parliament
THE draft of the new Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Act, which has been on the cards for almost three years to replace the existing Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, is expected to be tabled in Parliament during the upcoming winter session, according to an agency report.
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October 23, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
PRIP scheme fuels India's pharma-biotech revolution
INDIA'S Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech (PRIP) scheme is a strategic leap towards pharma-biotech leadership.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
MP SPC issues warning to pharmacies after Coldrif tragedy
IN a stringent regulatory overhaul following the horrific Coldrif cough syrup tragedy that claimed the lives of approximately 21 children, the MP State Pharmacy Council (MP SPC) has issued a stern public notice, effective immediately, mandating strict compliance with licensing laws.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Gandhi Automations offers Porto, Max Vista sectional overhead doors
SECTIONAL overhead doors offered by Gandhi Automations are renowned for their reliability and durability.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
'High upfront costs of measurement instruments hinder pharma MSME access'
INDIA'S pharma manufacturing is in a rapid transformation for measuring instruments like pressure, temperature, force, flow, and level sensors which is seen to ensure efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. These instruments are not simply viewed as supportive tools.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Lupin unveils strategic partnership programme
GLOBAL Pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) announced the launch of a strategic partnership programme aimed at expanding the reach of PrecisionSphere - the long-acting injectable (LAI) platform developed by its subsidiary, Nanomi B.V. (Nanomi).
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
India, critical player in global laboratory equipment scene
THE vibrant Indian laboratory equipment and analytical instruments market is poised for significant growth, fuelled by rising investments in research and development (R&D), contract research projects and increasing demand for advanced laboratory techniques.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Agencies asked to permit imports only via notified ports
THE CDSCO has requested the agencies regulating imports to permit the entry of drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics consignments to the country only via the ports notified under the D&C Rules, 1945.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Manali Petro imposes safety mandates on distributors in wake of Coldrif cough syrup crisis
In a direct and stringent response to the health crisis triggered by contaminated Coldrif cough syrup which resulted in the death of at least 21 children, Manali Petrochemicals Limited (MPCL) in Chennai, a key player in India's solvent manufacturing sector, has issued sweeping new mandates for its propylene glycol IP (PG IP) product.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Analytical instrument & pharma spectroscopy equipment
THE analytical instrument is a device that enables analytical measurements to be carried out automatically and objectively. It helps analysts to work out composition, characterize samples, separate mixtures, yield useful and accurate results.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
WHO issues alert on three cough syrups in India
IN the wake of death of 20 children in MP after consuming contaminated Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Sreesan Pharmaceuticals, industry leaders from Tamil Nadu and MP have mandated stricter quality control measures to retain global credibility.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Healthcare for every citizen highlighted at FICCI HEAL
UNION government has been consistently working to strengthen the continuum of care from primary to tertiary levels under the Ayushman Bharat framework.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
CDSCO asks States to ensure testing of raw materials before mfg
ALARMED by the latest fiasco related to quality standards of cough syrups, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has directed all drug controllers in the States, Union Territories (UTS) to ensure testing of raw materials and excipients before manufacturing and release of the batch to the market.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
CDSCO announces campaign to publicise GST rationalisation
THE Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has called for a massive 100-day campaign with participation from various stakeholders in the pharmaceutical and medical devices sector to publicise the Central government's decision of rationalising the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate structures and the consequent public benefit.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Patient groups, supporters hail Delhi HC's order on SMA drug
Patient groups and organisations in favour of accessibility and affordability of lifesaving medicines to all, has welcomed the Delhi High Court's order rejecting Swiss Pharma major Roche's appeal seeking an injunction against Natco Pharma in a case concerning the spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) drug risdiplam.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Bayer to develop digital ecosystem in India
BAYER Consumer Health division, a part of German life sciences major Bayer, is looking at developing its digital ecosystem to enhance consumer engagement, e-commerce capabilities, and data-driven insights, apart from bringing in innovative science-backed solutions to address health challenges, in order to achieve its goal of reaching 100 million households in India.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Regulators push for powers to arrest, tech overhaul
THE death of at least 21 children in MP due to acute kidney failure caused by diethylene glycol (DEG)-contaminated cough syrup has E exposed profound weaknesses in India's drug regulatory and enforcement structure.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Syngene develops small molecule API for vascular disorders
SYNGENE has successfully demonstrated the small-scale synthesis of a novel vascular calcification inhibitor API from lab-scale to tox-batch manufacturing.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
KPRDO calls on pharmacy for full compliance on cough syrup sales
THE Karnataka Pharma Retailers & Distributors Organization (KPRDO) has issued a stern reminder to all pharmacy outlets asking to strictly adhere to the Union and state government's directive regarding the sale of cough syrups.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Experts call for integration of mental health to mainstream healthcare
On the occasion of the World Mental Health Day observed annually on October 10, Indian medical experts have increasingly emphasized the urgent need to integrate mental health into the mainstream healthcare system.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Indian pharma CRDMOs poised for global dominance
UNDERPINNED by rapid acceleration and greater global recognition, Indian pharma contract research, development and manufacturing organizations (CRDMOs) are entering a transformative phase.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
CDSCO begins discussion to address discrepancy in approval of new drugs
THE Central drug regulator has initiated discussions among the stakeholders to address the discrepancy in approval of new drugs, where the first applicant has to bear higher cost to conduct clinical trial and bioequivalence study data while subsequent applicants spent much lesser for compliance.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
AstraZeneca agrees with US govt to lower cost of medicines for American patients
ASTRAZENECA has announced a historic agreement with president Donald J. Trump's administration to lower the cost of prescription medicines for American patients while preserving America's cutting-edge biopharmaceutical innovation.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Contract mfg enables companies to focus on core activities
In an era when pharmaceutical companies are persistently working to introduce groundbreaking and transformative medications, pharmaceutical contract manufacturing has surfaced as an effective strategy to improve operational efficiency and optimise workflows.
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October 16, 2025
Chronicle Pharmabiz
Union govt working to achieve affordable healthcare by 2047
UNION government is now working to have equitable, accessible and affordable health and all stakeholders must come forward to achieve the target.
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