New Delhi: The Centre is set to direct manufacturers of lindane, an insecticide used to treat scabies and lice infestations, to put clear labels on the containers to educate consumers about the drug use and its safe disposal, a government official said. The Drug Controller General of India’s (DCGI) move follows concerns about lindane misuse…
New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), India’s apex drug regulator, is framing guidelines for disposal of expired and unused medicines to prevent their misuse and to curb anti-microbial resistance (AMR) in drugs. AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses and fungi become immune to drugs over time, making it harder to treat ailments. This…
New Zealand Police shows pineapple sweets laced with potentially lethal amounts of methamphetamine, in Auckland. | Photo Credit: AFP A charity working with homeless people in Auckland, New Zealand unknowingly distributed candies filled with a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine in its food parcels after the sweets were donated by a member of the public….
