Italfarmaco and JCR Pharmaceuticals partner to bring Duchenne therapy to Japan

The partnership also sets the stage for broader collaboration on rare disease treatments

Harbour BioMed teams up with Lannacheng to advance next-generation cancer therapies

Harbour BioMed brings advanced antibody discovery platforms to the table

Next Gen Diagnostics to spin off infection prevention unit

NGD Infection Prevention was formed to scale the delivery of sequence-based transmission detection

CPHI & PMEC India 2025 ignites pharma innovation and partnerships

For 2026 onwards, CPHI and PMEC India are evolving into two distinct, specialized shows

Lupin and Gan & Lee enter exclusive licensing deal for novel GLP-1 receptor agonist

Lupin has bolstered its diabetes and obesity portfolios by securing an agreement for Bofanglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist developed by Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals

Intas and IntegriMedical to launch India’s first needle-free injection system for IVF and gynaecology

Intas becomes the first and only company in India to offer IVF and gynecology therapies with needle-free injections

Briefs: CuraTeQ Biologics, Sigachi Industries and Natural Capsules

CuraTeQ Biologics and BioFactura USA to terminate agreement mutually

Health Minister Nadda to launch Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 in the first week of Jan. 2026

Indian Pharmacopoeia is now recognised in 19 countries, reflecting growing international confidence in India’s regulatory and scientific capabilities

WHO report reveals stark global inequities in genomic research

Zeon Corporation to acquire Ushio’s microfluidics biz

Ushio, a leader in advanced optical technologies, brings a strong track record and proprietary Photobonding technology

Symbiosis rolls out first 10,000 vial batch at Stirling Facility

This production milestone positions Symbiosis at the forefront of meeting rising global demand for life-saving medicines

AB Science secures US patent for Masitinib in sickle cell disease till 2040

Masitinib targets mast cells, which play a critical role in severe forms of SCD and its complications, including vaso-occlusive crises, acute chest syndrome, and pain

FDA okays AQVESME as first treatment for anemia in alpha- & beta-thalassemia

The approval makes AQVESME the only FDA-approved therapy for anemia in both non-transfusion-dependent and transfusion-dependent alpha- or beta-thalassemia

Teva moves within reach of investment grade as S&P upgrades credit rating & Moody’s positive

Sanofi to acquire Dynavax in $2.2 billion deal, bolstering adult vaccine portfolio

The move strengthens Sanofi’s presence in adult immunization by combining Dynavax’s innovative vaccines with Sanofi’s global scale and development capabilities

Biofabri and Bharat Biotech ink tech transfer pact to boost global TB vaccine access

BBIL will guarantee production and supply of MTBVAC to more than 70 countries across Africa and Southeast Asia

Cipla launches needle-free inhalable insulin Afrezza in India

Afrezza comes in single-use cartridges, delivered via a simple inhaler device. Users select the appropriate cartridge, load it, inhale the insulin, and remove the cartridge

Tanabe Pharma America transfers RADICAVA business to Shionogi

U.S. and Canada transaction supports continued access to RADICAVA for people living with ALS

Jacobio Pharma partners with AstraZeneca in $2 billion licensing deal for pan-KRAS inhibitor

Under the terms of the deal, AstraZeneca gains exclusive rights to JAB-23E73 outside of mainland China

Niagen Bioscience secures full ownership of key NAD+ patents in major IP move

The portfolio includes foundational patents on the production, composition, and commercial use of NR