Keywords: Drugs


China adds semaglutide to essential medicines list to expand diabetes treatment access

China is set to include semaglutide, a GLP-1 medication used in diabetes care, on its national essential medicines list, a move aimed at improving access to advanced treatments across the country. The decision, announced by Chinese authorities on Thursday, will require public hospitals to prioritize......

US FDA to review Hybio’s generic GLP-1 drug applications, Chinese firm says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review multiple applications from China’s Hybio Pharmaceutical for a generic version of a widely used GLP-1 class drug, the company said in a stock exchange filing on Tuesday. The applications relate to an abbreviated new drug application......

France detects 40 new synthetic drugs between 2024 and 2025

French authorities have identified 40 new synthetic drugs between 2024 and 2025, including 26 discovered during 2025 alone, highlighting the rapid evolution of the illicit drug market and the growing challenges faced by public health and law enforcement agencies. The findings come from France’s......

Indian cancer patients face drug shortages amid rising platinum prices

India is currently facing a growing shortage of essential cancer medications, particularly platinum-based chemotherapy drugs, as rising global prices and supply disruptions place pressure on the country’s healthcare system. Patients and families across the country are increasingly struggling to......

Nearly three tonnes of cannabis resin seized in Casablanca

Two thousand nine hundred and sixty kilograms of cannabis resin were seized near Casablanca’s international airport during a police operation that targeted a suspected drug trafficking network. The vehicle carrying the shipment was found abandoned close to the Mohammed V airport area after a high-risk......

Brazil seizes 108 kilograms of cocaine bound for Morocco

Brazilian customs authorities intercepted 108 kilograms of cocaine at the port of Santos in the state of São Paulo during a maritime inspection operation conducted on 1 June. The shipment was discovered inside a refrigerated container that was scheduled for export to Morocco, marking another case......

Sun Pharma beats profit estimates on strong specialty drug demand

India’s leading pharmaceutical company by revenue Sun Pharmaceutical Industries reported stronger-than-expected quarterly profits, supported by rising global demand for its high-margin specialty medicines. The Mumbai-based drugmaker posted a consolidated net profit of approximately 27.14 billion......

Philippine lawyers urge Supreme Court to reject senator’s bid to block ICC arrest

Government lawyers in Philippines have asked the Supreme Court to reject a petition filed by Senator Ronald dela Rosa seeking to block his arrest and potential surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The senator, a former national police chief and key figure in former President Rodrigo......

India reports first seizure of Captagon worth 19 millions dollars

India has reported its first-ever seizure of Captagon, a powerful synthetic stimulant, marking a significant development in its fight against international drug trafficking networks. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, authorities confiscated approximately 227 kg of Captagon tablets and powder,......