Fermenta Biotech receives EU GMP Certification for its Dahej facility

This approval reflects company’s unwavering commitment that the quality assurance

Pfizer and BioNTech receive positive CHMP opinion for Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19

Doses will be ready to ship to applicable European Union (EU) member states as soon as possible upon European Commission (EC) authorization

Pharmaceutical sector set for 8-10% revenue growth this fiscal: CRISIL

Stable profits, low leverage to keep credit profiles comfortable

AstraZeneca Pharma India to launch Palivizumab (Synagis) in October 2024

Palivizumab (Synagis) is indicated for the prevention of serious lower respiratory tract disease requiring hospitalization caused by RSV in children at high risk for RSV disease

Wockhardt's Zaynich cures complex case of meningitis caused by pan-drug resistant super-bug under compassionate use

A multi-disciplinary team of senior physicians opted to use Zidebactam/Cefepime under compassionate use

Briefs: Fermenta Biotech and Family Care Hospitals

Fermenta Biotech’s API manufacturing facility receives EU GMP compliance certificate

Abbott India inks non-exclusive patent license agreement with Takeda for Vonoprazan

This license will enable Abbott to enhance access to this novel therapy to more patients across India

MGC inks agreement to revolutionize allergy care

Aurobindo Pharma to acquire balance 49% stake in GLS Pharma

Brinton Pharmaceuticals launches UV DOUX lip lightening balm in India

Coupled with Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and Mango Butter, the balm provides deep hydration, ensuring lips remain soft, smooth, and well-moisturized throughout the day

Suven Life Sciences announces positive topline results from Phase-2 PoC signal detection open label study of Ropanicant

The primary objective was to evaluate safety and tolerability of Ropanicant in patients with MDD

Lupin inks licensing agreement with Takeda to commercialize Vonoprazan

Takeda has granted Lupin non-exclusive patent licensing rights to commercialize Vonoprazan in India

Merck and Siemens partner on digital transformation technology

MoU signed to drive digital transformation through strategic projects across all three business sectors of Merck

Panacea Biotec and Sanofi reached settlement agreement for Shan6

Sanofi would not manufacture or market any product which infringes the amended claims of Panacea patent, IN272351

Wacker collaborates with MinervaX for prophylactic vaccine targeting Group B streptococcus

Wacker Biotech will manufacture the active ingredients of MinervaX’s novel vaccine candidate

Laurus Labs inaugurates Rs. 250 crore R&D facility in Telangana

Total investment incurred for setting up the new R&D Rs 250 crore

Department of Pharmaceuticals continues with special campaign for disposal of pending matters

Target identification will commence on 17 September 2024, following the timeline provided in the campaign guidelines

Wockhardt wins “BIRAC Innovator Award 2024”

The award is for development of Nafithromycin, which is the first ever multi-drug resistant pathogen active respiratory antibiotic for the treatment of Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia

Zydus announces licensing and supply agreement for two Gadolinium based MRI injectable

Both the products are Gadolinium based Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contrast agents and will be the first set of contrast agent products in Zydus’ injectable portfolio for the US market

Briefs: RPG Life Sciences and Lasa Supergenerics

Lasa Supergenerics Limited has been granted patent for an invention “Processes for Preparation and Purification of 5-Chloro-2-Nitroaniline