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From fake cancer drugs sold on social media to counterfeit antibiotics seized from illegal Delhi factories, India's counterfeit medicine problem has reached alarming levels. This guide explains the difference between counterfeit, spurious, and substandard medicines, which drugs are most at risk, and the practical steps every patient can take to protect themselves.

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2026-04-21T18:00:00+00:00 https://searchmymed.com/blog/drug-safety-regulations/india-approves-its-first-dengue-vaccine-what-it-means-for-you

India has taken a landmark step in public health by approving its first dengue vaccine, Qdenga (TAK-003), for people aged 4 to 60 years. With dengue cases crossing 230,000 in recent years and all four viral strains circulating simultaneously, this approval could reshape how India prevents one of its most widespread seasonal diseases. But how effective is it, who should get it, and what does it cost?

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2026-04-20T12:40:00+00:00 https://searchmymed.com/blog/drug-safety-regulations/how-india-is-speeding-up-drug-approvals-and-what-it-means-for-patients

For years, India's drug approval process was criticised for being slow, inconsistent, and opaque. New reforms under CDSCO are changing that dramatically — with approvals now completed within 150 days and new rules for how expert panels review medicines. Here's a plain-language guide to what's changing and why it matters to patients and doctors.

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2026-04-18T09:05:00+00:00 https://searchmymed.com/blog/drug-safety-regulations/how-nppa-price-caps-affect-the-medicines-you-buy-every-day

Every time you buy a medicine in India, a government body called NPPA has likely already decided its maximum price. But how does this price control work, which medicines are covered, and are you actually benefiting from it? Here's everything you need to know.

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2026-04-17T12:16:00+00:00 https://searchmymed.com/blog/drug-safety-regulations/cdsco-banned-drugs-in-india-updated-list-and-why-they-were-pulled

India's central drug regulator, CDSCO, has banned hundreds of medicines over the years — including some you may still find at local pharmacies. Here's a clear, updated guide to major banned drugs, the reasons behind the bans, and what safer alternatives exist.

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2026-04-16T15:25:00+00:00 https://searchmymed.com/blog/drug-safety-regulations/drug-schedules-h-h1-g-x-in-india-what-patients-must-know

Have you noticed small letters like "Sch. H" or "Rx" printed on medicine strips? These indicate the drug's schedule — a legal classification that determines whether you need a prescription, how it can be stored, and who can sell it. Here's a plain-language guide to India's drug schedules.

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