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Trump declares up to 100 percent tariffs on pharmaceutical imports
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US President Donald Trump declared that, as of October 1, 2025, imports of branded and patented prescription medications would be subject to tariffs of up to 100%. Given how much the Indian pharmaceutical industry depends on trade with other nations,…
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After GST rate cut, govt waives mandatory re-labelling of medicines
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In a major relief for the pharma sector, the government has dismissed the mandatory rule for drug manufacturers to recall, or re-label medicines already released in the market before September 22, the Department of Pharmaceuticals said. This follows the latest…
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Govt loosens regulations for establishing Jan Aushadhi Kendras in major cities
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The Union government has loosened the guidelines for establishing Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) by eliminating the minimum distance limits in “million-plus cities” and metropolitan areas. The pharmacy company wants to offer consumers high-quality medications at reasonable costs, and the relaxation…
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India’s Biocon launches its first US manufacturing facility
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Biocon, an Indian biopharmaceutical business, announced the launch of its first US production facility. Based in Cranbury, New Jersey, and run by Biocon’s wholly-owned subsidiary Biocon Generics, the US FDA-approved plant can produce up to 2 billion tablets of oral…
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Alcon India introduces Unity VCS/CS for cataract and vitreoretinal surgery
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The UNITY Vitreoretinal Cataract System (VCS) and UNITY Cataract System (CS) have been introduced in India, according to a recent announcement from Alcon, a leader in eye care committed to helping people see brilliantly. A standalone cataract system (CS), which…
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Doctors are reporting an increase in dengue, fever, and throat infections in Delhi
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Health experts warned Monday that the national capital has seen a surge in dengue, flu, and throat infections due to the unrelenting rains. Experts claim that these conditions are exacerbated by high humidity, temperature swings, and waterlogging in many places….
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India’s bioeconomy grows from $10 billion to $165.7 billion in just 10 years
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India’s bioeconomy has grown at one of the quickest rates in the world over the last ten years, from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024. Driven by developments in biotechnology, agricultural innovation, biomanufacturing, and healthcare, the bioeconomy…
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Zydus Lifesciences introduces the first trivalent flu vaccination in India
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Zydus Lifesciences unveiled India’s first trivalent influenza vaccination on Tuesday, in accordance with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global guidelines. Because seasonal influenza viruses change so quickly, vaccination formulations must be updated every year. Trivalent vaccinations were therefore suggested by…
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Indian pharmaceuticals are not subject to Trump’s tariffs
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Experts speculate that the pharmaceutical industry‘s exclusion from US tariffs may be due to India’s position as the world’s largest producer of generic drugs. President Donald Trump of the United States imposed an extra 25% duty on India on Wednesday,…
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Rapid testing of antibiotic resistance using a low-cost chip-based device from IIT Madras
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An inventive and reasonably priced microfluidic device created by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) can quickly identify whether bacteria are antibiotic-resistant or susceptible. One crucial technique for determining whether medicines will be effective against a…
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