India's healthcare ecosystem is witnessing a steady shift from handwritten prescriptions to electronic prescriptions (e-prescriptions), as hospitals, clinics and digital health platforms increasingly adopt technology to improve patient safety, medication accuracy and continuity of care. Integrated with electronic health records (EHRs) and the Ayushman Bharat
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has achieved a major milestone by creating over 93.95 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) and linking more than 105 crore digital health records, making it one of the world's largest digital health ecosystems. The figures were shared by
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, introducing stricter regulatory controls on medicinal formulations containing high concentrations of ethyl alcohol. Under the revised rules, formulations containing more than 12% v/v ethyl alcohol in quantities exceeding 30 mL will now
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. has announced the expansion of its healthcare footprint in India with the launch of a new 200-bed multi specialty hospital in Bengaluru, strengthening its presence in one of the country's fastest growing healthcare markets. The facility is designed to provide advanced
Jupiter Hospital, Dombivli, Thane, has implemented India’s first healthcare deployment of Johnson Controls India’s Chiller Plant Optimiser (CPO), bringing artificial intelligence into one of the most critical yet often overlooked areas of hospital infrastructure cooling systems. Designed as a fully on premises solution, the CPO processes and
Apollo Hospitals has announced the appointment of Rahul Pasumarthy as Vice President, Apollo International, reinforcing its leadership team as the healthcare major continues to expand its international healthcare footprint and strengthen global patient services. In his new role, Pasumarthy will focus on advancing Apollo's international business
The Centre has appointed Piyush Singla as Director in the NHA under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), further strengthening leadership in India’s rapidly expanding digital healthcare ecosystem. Dr. Singla is a 2012-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre and was recommended for Central deputation by
Patient safety is, and will always remain, Lilly’s highest priority Eli Lilly and Company (India) commends the actions taken by the Haryana drug control authority in addressing counterfeit products falsely bearing the Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) brand name that were recently seized in Gurugram, Haryana. These seized counterfeit
Rubicon Research Limited (“Rubicon” or the “Company”) today announced the acquisition of an 85% equity ownership in Arinna Lifesciences Limited (“Arinna”) from its current shareholders. With a portfolio of over 60 brands in chronic therapies, Arinna is one of the few domestic formulations companies principally focused
In a move to strengthen drug regulation and ensure the availability of safe, high-quality medicines, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state government will double the number of drug inspectors across the state. The decision is aimed at improving the monitoring of
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