Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s deputy and senior state leader D.K. Shivakumar has indicated that the government may move towards imposing a ban on pan masala and gutka products in the state, citing growing concerns over substance abuse, public health risks, and the increasing influence of addictive products among youth. The statement comes amid renewed discussions...
In a significant step aimed at strengthening patient safety and improving the quality of medicines available in the country, the Central Government has prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs after an expert review concluded that the formulations lacked adequate therapeutic justification and could pose health risks to patients. The...