Archive for 2005

As many as 23 persons have been arrested for contravention of the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 during 2004-05 and the government is planning to make laws more stringent to stop sale of fake medicines, the Rajya Sabha was informed today. December 2, 2005 Read the full story at webindia.com.

WASHINGTON – When Carter Products Co. developed a tool to help woodworkers cut tricky, contoured shapes, it decided to add a layer of protection for its product. By Ken Thomas, Associated Press November 30, 2005 Read the full story at miami.com.

Many people go to the doctor seeking relief from the flu, but we've uncovered a popular prescription is readily available online. And it could be dangerous! December 1, 2005 Read the full story at wfsb.com.

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union and the United States will take a "zero tolerance" approach to counterfeiting around the world, senior officials said Wednesday. By the Associated Press November 30, 2005 Read the full story at seattlepi.com.

WASHINGTON – When Carter Products Co. developed a tool to help woodworkers cut tricky, contoured shapes, it decided to add a layer of protection for its product. By Ken Thomas, Associated Press November 30, 2005 Read the full story at miami.com.

News that New Zealanders will be denied the opportunity to purchase Tamiflu until next May, at the earliest, has been followed by a heavy handed warning against acquiring the drug through internet pharmacies. By: Francis Till November 27, 2005 Read the full story at nbr.com.

OTTAWA – Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh today tabled legislation to protect Canadians' access to an adequate supply of safe and affordable prescription drugs. November 25, 2005 Read the full story at hc-sc.gc.ca.com.

Dr Tamsir Mbowe, secretary of state for Health and Social Welfare, has warned hawkers against selling drugs indiscriminately in lumoos (open markets) and at terminals in the country. By Ebrima Jaw Manneh November 23, 2005 Read the full story at observer.com.

WASHINGTON — President Bush and Rep. Anne Northup of Kentucky clashed yesterday over legislation intended to open America to imports of cheaper prescription drugs. By James R. Carroll November 23, 2005 Read the full story at courier-journal.com.