Pfizer to replace migraine drug Nurtec ODT packaging over child safety concerns Ruchika Sharma18 March 2023 11:00 AM ISTAs an interim measure, the company has instructed pharmacists to place the drug packet in a child-resistant vial before dispensing it to patients.
Domestic pharma industry revenues expected to grow 6-8 percent next fiscal: Rating agency ICRA Ruchika Sharma18 March 2023 10:00 AM ISTIn terms of emerging trends in the industry, e-pharmacies have gained significant traction in recent years and now account for 10-15 percent of the...
British pharma trade body suspends Novo Nordisk for 2 years over serious breaches Ruchika Sharma17 March 2023 3:42 PM ISTLondon: British pharma trade body, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), has said it has suspended Danish drugmaker Novo...
Novartis secures USFDA nod for Tafinlar plus Mekinist for pediatric brain cancer Ruchika Sharma17 March 2023 2:35 PM ISTLow grade glioma is the most common pediatric brain cancer.
Unichem Labs bags USFDA nod for chronic angina drug Ranolazine Extended Release Ruchika Sharma17 March 2023 1:15 PM ISTRanolazine Extended-Release Tablets, 500 mg, and 1000 mg are indicated for the treatment of chronic angina.
Sanofi cuts US list price of Lantus, its most-prescribed insulin by 78 percent Ruchika Sharma17 March 2023 12:15 PM ISTParis: Sanofi has announced that it will cut the list price of Lantus (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL, its most widely prescribed insulin in...
Eris Lifesciences acquires 9 Dermatology brands from Dr Reddy's Labs for Rs 275 crore Ruchika Sharma17 March 2023 11:38 AM ISTThe brands are largely in cosmetology segments like anti-acne, moisturisers, cleansers, anti-ageing, hair health, melasma etc.
Parliamentary panel asks CSIR to set specific targets to reduce pharmaceutical industry's dependence on imported raw materials Ruchika Sharma16 March 2023 4:15 PM ISTNew Delhi: A parliamentary committee has asked the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to set short- and long-term targets for...
HealthPlix Technologies raises around Rs 181 crore in Series C funding Ruchika Sharma16 March 2023 3:15 PM ISTNew Delhi: Health tech startup HealthPlix Technologies on Wednesday said it has raised $22 million (around Rs 181 crore) in Series C funding led by...
ICMR nod to RT-qPCR kit KRIVIDA TRIVUS for detection of Influenza, SARS CoV2, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Ruchika Sharma16 March 2023 2:34 PM ISTThe kit has the shortest cycle time of 27 minutes.
Govt asks for more time for framing rules to regulate e-pharmacies MD Bureau16 March 2023 2:15 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Central government on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that a proposal for framing rules to regulate e-pharmacies was under...
Solve medical devices industry's problems: Telangana Minister urges Centre Ruchika Sharma16 March 2023 12:16 PM ISTThe key points mentioned by the Industries Minister in the letter were GST implication, import substitution and increased self-reliance - Inverted...
