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Sun Pharma lines up USD 100 mn to commercialise niche products this fiscal
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has lined up a USD 100 million investment to commercialise innovative products […]
IHH Healthcare increases damages claim against Daiichi Sankyo to Rs 11,800 cr over Fortis acquisition dispute
Malaysia’s IHH Healthcare has increased its damages claim by a tenfold to approximately Rs 11,800 […]
US FDA approves Moderna’s next-gen COVID vaccine for adults 65 or older
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna’s next-generation COVID-19 vaccine for everyone aged […]
Big fat legal war bursts out ahead of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy launch
A high-stakes legal battle has erupted ahead of the anticipated launch of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster […]
Fortis Open Offer: Daiichi Sankyo’s ‘misleading’ statements continue to damage interests, says NTK
IHH Healthcare’s Singapore-headquartered indirect subsidiary Northern TK Venture Pte Ltd (NTK) on Thursday said Daiichi […]
Daiichi comments continue to damage interests: IHH Unit
Singapore-based Northern TK Venture (NTK), an indirect subsidiary of Malaysia’s IHH Healthcare, on Thursday said […]
Sun Pharma to invest $25 mn in Pharmazz Inc; raises stake to 22.7 pc
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd on Friday said it has entered into an agreement with US-based […]
Flush expired, unused opioids down the toilet, says regulator
The drug regulatory authority said unused and expired opioid drugs and painkillers at homes should […]
Waive risk-based inspections, urges MSME pharma body
Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB), an association of small businesses which is an affiliate of the […]
India gears up to reboot ICU standards, fix doctor drain, and cash in on global med travel
India will soon come up with a structured framework for critical care to address the […]
Quadria’s third fund nets $1 billion, to deploy 60% in India
Mumbai: Quadria Capital, an Asia healthcare-focused private equity firm, has raised $1.07 billion for its […]
Novartis offers payment plan for high-cost heart medicine
Mumbai: In a first-of-its-kind pricing strategy in the pharmaceutical industry, Swiss drug major Novartis has […]
Lupin inks licensing deal to supply biosimilar ranibizumab in Latin America
Drug maker Lupin on Monday said it has entered into a licence and supply agreement […]
VC funding, influencers power India’s health supplements craze amid lingering safety concerns
BENGALURU/MUMBAI: A decade ago, India’s health supplements mostly meant vitamin C, iron and B12 tablets […]
Dr Reddy’s gets 2 observations from USFDA for Telangana API plant
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has received Form 483 with two observations after the US health regulator […]
China’s India headache: The growing pharmaceutical industry
When the world sneezes from a US-China chill, Indian companies rush to make medicines. Literally. […]
Venus Remedies gets Ukrainian GMP renewal certification
Pharma major Venus Remedies on Saturday said it has successfully renewed its good manufacturing practices […]
Delhi hospitals told to be prepared amid rise in Covid cases
In view of the recent increase in Covid-19 cases, the Delhi government Friday issued an […]
Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic high blood pressure treatment drug
Alembic Pharmaceuticals on Friday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator […]
Zydus working on single pen device for adjustable Semaglutide doses
Zydus Lifesciences is working on a differentiated single device that can be calibrated for use […]
Bharat Biotech’s cholera vaccine successfully completes Phase-III trials
Bharat Biotech International Ltd on Wednesday said its oral Cholera Vaccine Hillchol has successfully completed […]
Many MSME pharma firms making substandard drugs, CDSCO data shows
New Delhi: Many pharmaceutical companies in the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector are […]
Neuberg, Star Imaging in joint venture to expand integrated diagnostics across Maharashtra
Neuberg Diagnostics, a leading diagnostic service provider, formed a joint venture with Maharashtra-based Star Imaging, […]
Aman Mehta appointed Managing Director of Torrent Pharma
Aman Mehta, third generation of Torrent Group’s founder Mehta family, was on Tuesday appointed Managing […]
India’s orthopaedic and cardiac implant sector to touch $4.5-5 bn by FY28: Report
India’s orthopaedic and cardiac implant sector is expected to reach USD 4.5-5 billion by 2027-28, […]
Domestic drug companies in a sweet spot as global players look beyond insulin
Leading Indian drugmakers such as Eris Lifesciences, Lupin, Mankind and Wockhardt are making strong inroads […]
Piramal Pharma to stay away from prescription business in India: Nandini Piramal
Piramal Pharma has no plans to enter domestic prescription formulations business for now, chairperson Nandini […]
Dr Reddy’s gets 2 observations from USFDA for New York API plant
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Saturday said the US health regulator has issued a Form 483 […]
Non-AI organisations won’t make it to 2050, says Diogo Rau
As a professional from the pharmaceutical industry, Diogo Rau, the global chief information and technology […]
US FDA clears first blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it had cleared Fujirebio Diagnostics’ blood […]
‘Irrational’ fixed dose combos harmful, may face ban: Expert panel
New Delhi: Personal care products containing aloe vera, jojoba oil and orange oil may be […]
Generic pharma companies unlikely to be impacted by Trump’s order to cut Rx drug prices: Report
Generic drug companies in India are not expected to be affected by US President Donald […]
Biocon plans ₹4,500-cr QIP to raise stake in Biologics unit: Kiran Shaw
Mumbai: India’s biotech flagship Biocon’s profitability is being pulled down by structured venture debt prompting […]
Are medications included in hair transplant Turkey price?
hair transplant Turkey price When considering a hair transplant, one of the common questions patients […]
Govt may mandate QR codes on vaccines, key drugs to curb counterfeits
New Delhi: Vaccines, antimicrobials, narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, and additional cancer drugs would have […]
RSS-affiliated body urges Centre to scrap mandatory cough syrup export tests
New Delhi: RSS affiliate Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB), which supports the small-scale industry, has urged […]
Donald Trump’s order to lower prices may benefit generics, says Cipla CEO
Mumbai: US President Donald Trump’s executive order to drugmakers to lower medicine prices in the […]
US govt order unlikely to impact on Indian pharma players, says Cipla
The US government’s order to pharma firms to lower the cost of prescription medicines within […]
Lupin launches generic version of kidney disorder treatment drug in US
Pharma major Lupin Ltd on Tuesday said it has launched the generic version of Tolvaptan […]
Trump drops the price bomb, Indian pharma may feel aftershock
President Donald Trump’s sweeping plan to reduce prescription drug prices in the United States may […]
Trump’s drug order sparks concern for India’s pharma policy: GTRI
In recent order announced by the US President Donald Trump which aims to slash prescriptive […]
Trump’s new executive orders may hit Indian Pharma exports, reshape global drug supply chains: Report
The recent executive orders on pharma issued by President Donald Trump are expected to create […]
Dr. Reddy’s eyes aspirational goal to be in top five in the Indian market
Pharma major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd is increasingly focussing on launching innovative products through partnerships […]
Biocon plans $150-million capex in two years
Biopharmaceutical firm Biocon plans to invest $150 million in capital expenditure over the next couple […]
Generic versions of key diabetic drug in market double in a month
In less than two months after diabetes drug Empagliflozin went off patent, Indian branded generic […]
FDC recalls over 60,000 bottles of ophthalmic solution in US
Drug firm FDC Ltd is recalling over 60,000 bottles of a generic medication, used to […]
Zydus gets USFDA nod for generic drug to treat multiple sclerosis
Zydus Lifesciences on Friday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to […]
New Schedule M rules: Most drug companies not yet ready for upgrade
Only a small number of pharmaceutical companies have submitted plans for upgradation of facilities even […]
Aster DM Healthcare to invest Rs 480 cr to set up new hospital in Bengaluru
Aster DM Healthcare on Wednesday said it will invest Rs 480 crore to set up […]
Mounjaro is now a heavyweight in weight-loss fight
Consumption of Mounjaro, Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drug, more than tripled within a month of […]
Trump’s prescription: Indian drug units may face stricter check-ups
India’s pharma industry is likely to see a sharp increase in the number of surprise […]
Comments sought on biosimilars guidelines
New Delhi: A day after ET broke the news that the government is giving final […]
TPG to acquire 35% stake in SCHOTT Poonawalla from Serum Institute of India
TPG has agreed to acquire a 35% stake in drug containment firm SCHOTT Poonawalla from […]
Revised rules for biosimilar drugs enter the final stretch
New Delhi | Mumbai: The government is giving final touches to a revised set of […]
Biocon Biologics secures multiple market access agreements in US for Yesintek
New Delhi: Biocon Ltd on Monday said its arm Biocon Biologics Ltd has secured multiple […]
Roche made over 100 times the cost of a medicine that it sold in India, calculations show; company defends itself
Pharmaceutical giant Roche may have made profits more than a hundred times what it cost […]
Max Healthcare Institute to invest Rs 6,000 cr to add 3,700 beds by 2028
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd will invest Rs 6,000 crore by 2028 to add 3,700 beds […]
With weight-loss drugs, going under the knife may lose edge
Mumbai: Inroads of blockbuster weight-loss medications such as Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro and Wegovy that Novo […]
Panel to take a call on doorstep medicine delivery
New Delhi: The country’s top advisory body on drugs has proposed to constitute a sub-committee […]
Alembic gets USFDA nod for generic drug
Alembic Pharmaceuticals on Friday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to […]
Aster DM Healthcare completes acquisition of 5% stake in Quality Care India through share swap
Leading healthcare service providers Aster DM Healthcare has completed acquisition of 5% stake in Quality […]
Opioid Tapentadol may be put under Narcotics Act to curb its access
The government is considering bringing the controversial opioid Tapentadol under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic […]
Ranitidine ban deferred despite cancer concerns
New Delhi: Despite concerns over presence of cancer causing agents in popular antacid Ranitidine and […]
BDR Pharmaceuticals plans $100 mn expansion in the US with manufacturing buyouts
Drugmaker BDR Pharmaceuticals is looking to expand its US footprint through buyouts of manufacturing facilities […]
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod for generic cholesterol lowering drug
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Wednesday said it has received final approval from the US health […]
Max Healthcare lines up Rs 6,000 crore for expansion
New Delhi: Private hospital chain Max Healthcare plans to invest Rs 6,000 crore over the […]
Dr Reddy’s to introduce Sanofi’s novel drug in India
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Monday said it has expanded its partnership with Sanofi Healthcare to […]
Medanta to invest Rs 500 cr to set up 400-bed hospital in Guwahati
Global Health, which operates hospitals under the Medanta brand, on Monday said it plans to […]
Japan’s Takeda to launch dengue vaccine in India with Biological E next year
India could receive the dengue vaccine as early as next year. According to a report […]
Get evergreening patent requests very often, these benefit select few cos: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Sunday said that India “very often” gets […]
Drugs panel considering proposal to rein in sale of OTC medicines to prevent misuse
New Delhi: India’s top advisory board on drugs is considering a plan to rein in […]
Zydus gets 6 observations from USFDA for API unit
Zydus Lifesciences on Saturday said the US health regulator has issued six observations after inspecting […]
Relief for pharma cos as Delhi HC says cough syrup ban applies prospectively
In a relief to pharma companies, including Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and Zuventus Healthcare, the Delhi High […]
Reckitt Benckiser’s rare reflection: India a big growth driver
In a rare acknowledgement of India’s strategic importance, Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc’s global chief executive […]
SS Innovations International to list on US exchange Nasdaq
SS Innovations International – the developers of indigenous surgical robotic technologies – said on Thursday […]
To speed up delivery, govt exempts orphan drugs from testing at ports
New Delhi: To ensure timely access to life saving orphan drugs, the government has exempted […]
Delhi HC orders cough syrup makers to warn against use in children below 4, issue public notices
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed pharmaceutical companies to issue advisories to doctors, chemists, […]
Aurobindo Pharma arm gets USFDA nod for generic blood cancer drug
Aurobindo Pharma on Wednesday said its wholly- owned arm Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd has received […]
Novo Nordisk to phase out key drug, insulin cos spot big biz opportunity
As Novo Nordisk prepares to phase out some forms of its human premix insulin brand […]
ICMR for selective ban on popular painkiller
India’s premier health research body has recommended a ban on popular painkiller and anti-fever medicine […]
Novo Nordisk to discontinue Human Mixtard, India’s largest selling insulin brand
Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is discontinuing the country’s largest selling insulin, Human Mixtard, along with […]
Shivinder Mohan Singh moves NCLT, files plea for personal insolvency
Former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh has moved a plea before the National Company […]
Pharmacists seek clarity on banned cough syrup stock
New Delhi: Pharmacists have raised questions on the procedure to handle several medicines that were […]
Yoga vs Strengthening exercises: Which is better for knee osteoarthritis? Study reveals surprising results
Yoga has emerged as an effective complement to strengthening exercises for managing knee osteoarthritis, according […]
Centre pushes for ‘one nation, one swap transplant’ system to boost kidney donations
Nearly 19 years after two Mumbai-based couples made medical history by donating kidneys to each […]
US tariff chaos, global headwinds hit pharma GCC hiring in India
Mumbai: Uncertainty over US tariffs and global macroeconomic headwinds have slowed down the hiring momentum […]
Shedding weight may no longer be a prickly issue as Eli Lilly’s weight-loss pill moves closer to launch
New Delhi | Mumbai: A new oral pill for weight loss has moved a step […]
Health ministry in talks to shield India’s pharma industry amid impending tariffs from team Trump
New Delhi: Hectic discussions were held in the Union health ministry this week to weigh […]
Govt bans select cough syrups for kids below 4 years
New Delhi: The government last week prohibited the use of certain cough syrup brands for […]
Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic drug
Alembic Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to […]
Regulator bans 35 combination drugs over safety issues
New Delhi: India’s drug regulator has ordered companies to stop manufacture and sale of 35 […]
Assam govt plans to transform GMCH into one of India’s largest hospitals
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that all steps have been taken to […]
Mercury soars, and so do sales of rehydration drinks in India
New Delhi: Amid the sweltering heat, demand for dehydration-preventing drinks has soared in India. According […]
Delhi HC seeks Daiichi Sankyo’s response on RHC appeal over Fortis trademark sale
The division bench of the Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response from Japanese pharma […]
Biocon Biologics secures market entry for Yesafili in US
Biocon Biologics on Tuesday said it has inked a settlement and licensing pact with Regeneron, […]
‘Factually incorrect’: Dr Reddy’s denies 25% workforce cost reduction claim
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Monday rejected a media report that claimed that […]
Healthcare investors go for full-body check-up: Forensic due diligence rise as sector faces scrutiny
Investors who have turned upbeat about India’s healthcare assets over the past one year are […]
India’s healthcare expenditure expected to surge from 3.3% to 5% of its GDP by 2030: CareEdge
India’s healthcare expenditure will surge from 3.3 per cent to 5 per cent of its […]
Glenmark, Sun Pharma, Zydus recall products in US
NEW DELHI: Drug makers Glenmark, Sun Pharma and Zydus are recalling products in the US […]
Any tariffs on pharma sector would be counterproductive for Americans: Wockhardt Chairman Habib Khorakiwala
Habib Khorakiwala, Chairman of pharma company Wockhardt on Friday indicated that any imposition of tariffs […]
Weight is over! Pharma companies race to make weight-loss drug semaglutide
Indian drug makers such as Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Zydus Lifesciences and MSN Labs are setting […]
USFDA issues Form 483 with 11 observations to Raleigh plant of Aurobindo Pharma arm
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd on Friday said the US health regulator has issued a Form 483 […]
Tariff risks cloud near-term pharma deals outlook: Rothschild’s Stefano Beschi
Mumbai: India’s booming pharma deal market may hit a rough patch due to the prevailing […]
hair loss treatment: US court lifts restrictions on Sun Pharma launching autoimmune disorder drug
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd on Thursday said a US court has ruled in its favour […]
Natco to sell rare spinal disease drug Risdiplam for ₹15,900
Mumbai: Drugmaker Natco Pharma has said it will price its rare disease drug Risdiplam used […]
Glenmark, Biocon units recall products in US: USFDA
Drug firms Glenmark and Biocon are recalling products in the US for manufacturing issues, according […]
Trump signals major tariff on pharma imports, Indian drugmakers could face impact
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the U.S. will soon introduce a “major” tariff […]
India’s anti-obesity drug market quadruples in five years on lifestyle disease surge
India’s anti-obesity drug market has grown more than fourfold in the last five years fuelled […]
PE firms bet on small-town hospitals for a growth shot
MUMBAI: Bulge-bracket private equity funds are increasingly investing in single-speciality Indian hospital chains that present […]
Sun Pharma launches medication for Erosive Esophagitis
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Monday said it has introduced a medication for the treatment of […]
wegovy price in india: Novo Nordisk readies to bring weight-loss drug Wegovy to India
Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk is preparing to launch blockbuster anti-diabetes and weight-loss drug Wegovy […]
Do health insurers get the benefit of charging higher policy premiums? Experts say there’s more than meets the eye
Health insurance sector in India is facing a paradox. While premium collections have surged dramatically, […]
Big relief for India! Trump spares pharma from harsh tariffs
In a big relief to India’s pharmaceutical industry, US President Donald Trump exempted pharmaceuticals, one […]
Kerala launches digital payment system, online services in govt hospitals
Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday announced that digital payment systems have been introduced […]
Now Pharma Inc looks for cure as Trump delivers dose of anxiety
Mumbai: The relief at being spared from reciprocal tariffs did not last long for India’s […]
People Tree Hospital Secures 25 Million USD (₹220 Crores) Investment from BlackRock to Expand Existing Capacity to 400 Beds
Bengaluru-based People Tree Hospital secures ₹220 crore investment from BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management […]
T-Rx: Indian pharma majors breathe easy as US spares sector from reciprocal tariffs
Large Indian drug makers, some of which get as much as half their revenue from […]
Major blow! Trump slaps 27% tariff on medical device sector, industry on edge
In a major blow to the medical devices sector, the US President Donald Trump imposed […]
‘Pharma’s exemption from reciprocal tariffs underscores generic medicines’ critical role globally’
The US Administration has exempted pharmaceuticals from reciprocal tariffs underscoring the critical role played by […]
Fortis healthcare buys disputed Fortis trademark for Rs 200 crore
Fortis Healthcare has purchased the Fortis trademark previously owned by the company’s erstwhile promoters, brothers […]
Gennova Bio joins CEPI to develop vax against Nipah virus
New Delhi: Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday announced a partnership with […]
360 ONE, Claypond Capital get CCI nod to acquire stakes in API Holdings
Fair trade regulator CCI on Tuesday approved wealth management entity 360 ONE and Claypond Capital […]
View: Will Trump’s tariffs lift the veil on India’s drug safety problem?
India’s exporters are bracing for President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Some are confident that whatever is […]
Ankura Hospitals secures Rs 165 cr funding from ADB
Healthcare provider Ankura Hospitals on Monday said it has secured Rs 165 crore in funding […]
KKR in talks to acquire US dental labs chain Leixir
Mumbai: Global investment firm KKR is in discussions with US fund Comvest Investment Partners, to […]
Eli Lilly’s goal is to reach everyone who needs obesity care: Global CEO David Ricks
Eli Lilly’s global CEO David Ricks is spearheading the worldwide launch of popular diabetes and […]
From AI to Telemedicine: Digital skills every healthcare professional should learn
In today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape, digital skills are no longer optional—they’re a key advantage. The […]
47 drugs found ‘not of standard quality’ in February
The Central Drugs Laboratories in its monthly drug alert for February found 47 drug samples […]
Eli Lilly working on a heart drug that may benefit Indians: CEO David Ricks
Mumbai: Eli Lilly, the world’s most-valued drugmaker that seeks to shake up India’s lifestyle disease […]
natco pharma case: Delhi HC asks Natco Pharma to pause Risdiplam launch amid patent dispute
The division bench of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked Natco Pharma to maintain […]
Essential medicines will cost you a bit more from April 1
Prices of essential medicines, such as painkillers, antibiotics, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics and cancer drugs, will see […]
Donor aid cuts may undo years of progress in combating HIV: Study
New Delhi: Deaths and soaring global HIV infections would be the direct result of US […]
Kedaara, TA Associates vie for minority stake in Sagent Pharma
Homegrown Kedaara Capital and US-based TA Associates are among a clutch of private equity (PE) […]
Kotak arm invests Rs 1,050 cr in Tirupati Medicare
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers on Wednesday announced a Rs 1,050-crore investment in Tirupati Medicare, which […]
Open to tie-ups in India for selling Mounjaro: Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks
Mumbai | New Delhi: Pharma major Eli Lilly is open to partnerships with Indian companies […]
Entero Healthcare launches HealthEdge programme for chemists
Healthcare product company, Entero Healthcare Solutions, has announced the launch of its “HealthEdge” program to […]
Delhi HC rejects Roche’s plea to block Natco Pharma on Risdiplam patent
The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected Swiss multinational F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG’s petition seeking […]
AI, teleconsultation, modern tech being used in treatment, diagnosis: Nadda
Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda said the government is following a comprehensive health […]
Heartening news: Device made in India to help transplant patients
New Delhi: India is planning to develop left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), which help the […]
India has a chance to lead in health space amid Global North’s funding cuts: Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman
It is an incredibly challenging time for global funding with the Global North focusing inwards […]
Bharat Biotech launches cell gene therapy facility, eyes product launch by 2028
Indian vaccine maker Bharat Biotech said on Thursday it had invested $75 million in its […]
Bharat Biotech invests Rs 600 cr to expand into cell, gene therapies
MUMBAI: Bharat Biotech, India’s leading vaccine maker, is investing Rs 600 crore to expand into […]
‘Metropolis healthcare plans to acquire 2-3 cos every year’: Ameera Shah
Mumbai: Diagnostics chain Metropolis Healthcare plans to acquire 2-3 companies every year over the next […]
₹14,000 per month weight-loss shot is here to cash in on India’s obesity crisis
Guess what? There’s this shot you can get—Rs 14,000 a month—for weight loss. But, but, […]
You can get a shot for speedy weight loss at Rs 14k a month
New Delhi: US pharmaceutical major Eli Lilly on Thursday introduced its globally popular anti-diabetes and […]
Eli Lilly launches weight-loss drug Mounjaro in India at Rs. 3,500 after drug regulator approval
Eli Lilly has launched its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drug Mounjaro in India following approval […]
Impose safeguard duties on medical devices: AiMeD
New Delhi: The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has urged the government to […]
Health expenditure now at 1.84 pc of GDP, moving steadily to 2.5 pc: JP Nadda
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday said the government’s expenditure on healthcare has reached […]
AIIMS critically short of staff amid land & budgetary issues
New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is reeling under an acute […]
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod to produce prostate cancer treatment drug
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Tuesday said it has received final approval from the US health […]
India weighs lower tariffs for US medical devices amid trade talks
The government may offer easier market access for US medical device firms as part of […]
Gene therapy for blood cancer shows 73 per cent response rate in clinical trials
An indigenously developed gene therapy for specific blood cancers has shown a 73 per cent […]
Big pharma mergers unlikely in near future: Dr Reddy’s MD GV Prasad
GV Prasad, co-chairman and managing director, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories says large mergers and acquisitions in […]
Sun Pharma, Zydus recall products in US: USFDA report
New Delhi: Sun Pharma and Zydus Pharmaceuticals are recalling products in the US market due […]
China’s biotech is redrawing the global pharma map; what India can learn
The world looked on in awe as DeepSeek, a tiny artificial intelligence (AI) star tup […]
India, vaccine superpower; manufactures 60% of global supply: ICMR former chief
Thiruvananthapuram, India became a vaccine superpower with Covaxin’s development and now produces 60 per cent […]
Indian generic drugs linked to deaths in US? Trade group slams study blaming desi pharma
A study linking Indian-made generic drugs to a higher risk of serious side effects in […]
Parliamentary panel flags brain drain from health dept, delay in filling vacancies in research posts
A parliamentary committee has expressed concern over posts of scientists in the Department of Health […]
Parl panel on health: Cos scared to set up units due to CDSCO approach
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare, in its latest report, has expressed […]
Dr. Reddy’s recalls mislabelled Levetiracetam injection in the US; patients likely to experience ‘adverse’ events
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is recalling Lot No: A1540076 of Levetiracetam 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection, 1,000 […]
ags health: Global buyout funds line up for AGS Health
Global buyout funds Blackstone, Hillhouse Investment, TPG Capital, and General Atlantic have submitted non-binding bids […]
New affordable diabetes drug Empagliflozin launched in India
Several domestic drug companies today launched the blockbuster diabetes drug Empagliflozin with domestic drugmaker- Mankind […]
Trust managing Lilavati Hospital says Rs 1,500crore misappropriated by ex-trustees; FIRs filed
The charitable trust that runs Mumbai’s well-known Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday alleged that funds to […]
Zydus Lifesciences to buy 86% stake in French medical devices maker
India’s Zydus Lifesciences said on Tuesday it will acquire an 85.6% stake in France’s Amplitude […]
ET Q&A: All our products are legitimate, sold under valid prescriptions, says Aveo Pharmaceuticals MD
Mumbai-based Aveo Pharmaceuticals said the company has been issued stop-production notice for non-compliance with manufacturing […]
Govt invites proposals for funding under PRIP scheme
The Department of Pharmaceuticals has sought expressions of interest from interested entities for project funding […]
New drug export rule a bitter pill for sector: Pharma body
The Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council (Pharmexcil) has sought a review of a new rule for […]
USFDA pulls up Granules India for lapses in maintaining storage facilities, equipment at Telangana plant
The US health regulator has pulled up Granules India for failing to maintain buildings for […]
Apollo Health picks up controlling stake in Lucknow-based Care Diagnostics
Hyderabad-based Apollo Health & Lifestyle Limited (AHLL) has acquired a controlling stake in Lucknow-based Care […]
Surge in fake medicines in retail markets leaving druggists distraught: Traders’ body
The country has witnessed an alarming surge in counterfeit medicines flooding retail markets, a spike […]
Registration for Ayushman Bharat to start after March 8: Delhi health minister
New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh announced on Thursday that the registration process for […]
Protecting your heart and managing diabetes: The power of a holistic lifestyle
Did you know that heart disease is a leading cause of around 17.9 million deaths […]
Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance calls for zero import duty on US drugs to boost local industry
Mumbai: The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), which represents the country’s largest drug makers such as […]
AstraZeneca gets nod to import, sell hyperkalaemia treatment drug in India
AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd on Thursday said it has received permission from India’s drug regulator […]
Clinical research entities asked to register by April 1
All clinical research organisations in India will have to get registered with the country’s drug […]
Zydus Lifesciences launches breakthrough drug for transplant patients
Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday said it has launched ANVIMO, a breakthrough medication for the prevention […]
India set to introduce list of OTC drugs this month
India is likely to get a list of drugs which will become over the counter […]
Senores Pharma to acquire 14 ANDAs from Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
Gujarat-based Senores Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday said it will acquire a basket of 14 Abbreviated New […]
Utreglutide: Sun Pharma aims to launch anti-obesity and type 2 diabetes drug Utreglutide in five years: Dilip Shanghvi
India’s largest drugmaker by revenue Sun Pharmaceutical is aiming to launch its experimental anti-obesity and […]
cancer treatment: AstraZeneca Pharma India gets CDSCO approval to import, sell cancer treatment medicine
AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd on Monday said it has received approval from drug regulator CDSCO […]
Our healthcare, education systems being plagued by commodification and commercialisation: Dhankhar
The healthcare and education systems are being plagued by commodification and commercialisation, said Vice President […]
Glenmark recalls 15 lakh bottles of ADHD medication in US: USFDA
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling close to 15 lakh bottles of a generic medication used in […]
Reciprocal tariffs may make Indian generic drugs costlier in US: Pharma giants on Trump stance
Mumbai: A looming threat of reciprocal tariffs on exports of pharmaceuticals from India by US […]
Aim to open 20,000 Jan Aushadhi centers by the end of 2025: Union Health Minister JP Nadda
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday flagged off the Jan Aushadhi Raths to kick […]
Tariffs should not dictate how Indian drugmakers do business, Cipla CEO says
Tariffs should not influence decisions at Indian drug companies, Cipla’s top executive said on Friday, […]
Taking charge of diabetes and heart health
Did you know that obesity isn’t just about carrying extra weight? It can have serious […]
Panel to suggest ways to strengthen supply chains, cut dependence on China for pharma products
New Delhi: The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has formed a technical committee to formulate the […]
AI in healthcare likely to contribute $30 bn to India’s GDP by 2025: Report
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare is projected to contribute USD 25-30 billion to India’s GDP […]
US drugmaker Merck to boost workforce in India, executive says
Drugmaker Merck, known as MSD outside of the U.S. and Canada, expects to increase its […]
Emcure Pharma gets Form 483 with two observations for API plant from USFDA
Emcure Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said the US health regulator has issued two observations after inspecting […]
USFDA issues Form 483 with 3 three observations to Gland Pharma’s Visakhapatnam unit
Gland Pharma Ltd on Tuesday said the US health regulator has issued a Form 483 […]
lungs cancer: Study finds possible way to heal damaged lungs after premature birth
Researchers have created 3D video images of mouse lung tissue grown in the laboratory using […]
Opioid drugs row: Aveo Pharma claims to have due licences
Mumbai-based drugmaker Aveo Pharmaceuticals is facing a controversy over the export of addictive opioid drugs […]
What explains feverish deal-making in India’s hospital sector
India’s hospital sector is abuzz with feverish deal-making activity. The latest of big deals which […]
Opiod row: Aveo Pharma says drug cleared by state authorities; govt says not approved
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: The government on Sunday said the combination of tapentadol and carisoprodol drugs is […]
USFDA pulls up Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals for manufacturing lapses at API plant
The US health regulator has pulled up Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals for significant manufacturing lapses at its […]
India bans production of two drugs ‘behind’ opioid crisis in West Africa
The Drug Controller General of India has ordered a ban on the production of tapentadol […]
Granules acquires Swiss firm for Rs 192 cr; forays into CDMO space
Drug firm Granules India on Friday said it has acquired Switzerland-based CDMO firm Senn Chemicals […]
Govt steps up inspections at pharma units to ensure quality
Government authorities have conducted risk-based inspections at more than 500 pharmaceutical manufacturing units since 2022 […]
