Advent to sell generic drugmaker Zentiva to GTCR

Advent acquired Zentiva from Sanofi in 2018 and transformed the company into a highly successful standalone business

Kerala to host Ayush Mission workshop on “IT solutions in the Ayush sector”

The discussions are expected to pave the way for the creation of a consolidated national knowledge-sharing platform on IT-enabled Ayush services,

Biocartis receives FDA approval for Idylla CDx MSI test

First fully automated, cartridge-based companion diagnostic test for colorectal cancer patients approved in the United States

Dr. Reddy’s launches novel molecule ‘Tegoprazan’ in India

Tegoprazan, a novel patented molecule indicated for acid-related gastrointestinal diseases, is launched in India under the brand name PCAB

Cadila launches nutritional replenisher ‘Nu Nutridac’ capsule

Nu Nutridac is a nutritional replenisher for neurodegenerative and anxiety-related disorders

AstraZeneca’s Phase III FLAURA2 trial shows positive result

Tagrisso plus chemotherapy achieves nearly four-year median overall survival in EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer, setting new global standard in phase III trial

Fermenta granted process patent for plant-based Vitamin D3

Biocon Foundation constructs new high school building in Karnataka

Biocon Foundation is also expanding its reach with this first initiative in Channapatna region

Apollo Hospitals acquires IFC’s 3% share in Apollo Health and Lifestyle for Rs. 1,254 Cr

AHLL will become a 100% subsidiary of AHEL with 99.42% held by AHEL and balance in the ESOP pool

Biocon inaugurates first US manufacturing facility in New Jersey

Aarti Drugs receives order from MPCB for closure of process at Tarapur unit

The HCl gas is generated continuously which is absorbed in the water scrubber using a chilled falling film system

NATCO Pharma updates on acquisition of Adcock Ingram

VedaBio to use Mammoth Biosciences’ CRISPR-based technology for diagnostic applications

CRISPR-based detection enables highly specific molecular recognition

A.forall expands US generics portfolio

Four FDA-approved products strengthen portfolio and reaffirm commitment to global reach

LGC opens CAD $100 million organic chemistry Center of Excellence in Canada

Products manufactured at the new Vaughan facility will support research in areas including cancer, infectious disease, mental health, and environmental safety

Briefs: Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Hemant Surgical Industries

Hemant Surgical Industries receives order

Dr. Reddy’s acquires J&J’s Stugeron portfolio to foray into anti-vertigo segment

The portfolio acquired includes Stugeron brand as well as its leading local brands STUGERON FORTE and STUGERON PLUS across 18 markets in the APAC and EMEA regions

Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs globally

Transformation to increase speed and redirect resources to growth opportunities within diabetes and obesity, aiming at reaching millions of untreated patients

Sirio secures TGA GMP certification to support strategic growth in Australia

The Ma’anshan site approval covers pastilles, oral liquids, and powders

Cupid to acquire strategic stake in Mansam fragrance brand, Saudi Arabia

Mansam, founded in 2022, is positioned as the first Arabian luxury fragrance brand with a vision for global expansion