Otc Drugs

Piramal Pharma open to partnerships in OTC; eyes further debt reduction

Piramal said that they are focusing on organic growth across all their verticals - OTC business in India, complex hospital generics, and the Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO) business

Pharma majors turn attention to OTC drugs in post-pandemic wellness shift

Building a healthy OTC brand, however, is not an easy task. OTC brands need time to grow and build a recall value once they have established some credibility

Govt mulling guidelines for OTC medicines; move to reduce burden on doctors

Industry players present at the event highlighted that the OTC market offers a major business opportunity, but it needs transparent and clear regulations

Dettol enters a new category with Dettol multi-use antiseptic cream

With the launch of this antiseptic cream, the company aims to create a niche for itself in the cuts and wounds segment, as it looks to on building on its existing antiseptic liquid

Dr Reddy's bullish on OTC products sale through Amazon, others in US

Dr Reddy's first began selling its OTC Habitrol brand nicotine patches on Amazon in 2016, as an experiment.

Hamdard Laboratories launches 6 OTC products for common illnesses

Hamdard Laboratories on Thursday said it has launched six new over the counter (OTC) products to treat common illnesses like cold, and cough.

How govt's new rules on drug retailing will make your life safer and better

Making essential drugs easily available is important in a country like India, which has less than one doctor per 1,000 people

Govt plans to make commonly used drugs available at local retail outlets

This is expected to help people in rural and far-flung areas, where pharmacies are rare

Govt plans to frame regulations for over-the-counter drugs to control abuse

Govt might ask chemists to stamp prescriptions to avoid misuse