Policy | 03 April 2026
EMA moves to cut animal testing with “virtual control groups” in preclinical research
The approach, which could significantly reduce the number of rats used in certain dose-range finding studies
The approach, which could significantly reduce the number of rats used in certain dose-range finding studies
Government outlines advanced shared infrastructure and DBT-ICGEB biofoundry expansion to fast-track lab-to-market innovation across six strategic biotech sectors
The government has appointed Dr. Sanjay Tewari as Chairperson, National Dental Commission and Dr. Mousumi Goswami, Part-Time Member, National Dental Commission
The document, published under the Accelerating Clinical Trials in the EU (ACT EU) initiative, sets out how trials should be conducted when health emergencies disrupt normal research operations
Nadda underlined that India’s policy framework is aligned with this transformation
A nationwide network of over 1,000 accredited clinical trial sites will be created to accelerate drug development timelines and enhance research credibility
The Union Budget makes a clear and timely choice by placing biopharma at the centre of India’s next manufacturing wave
The Union Budget 2026–27 accords strong priority to the upgradation and expansion of healthcare infrastructure and medical education
Growth across inorganic & organic chemicals, fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, soaps and detergents
Once finalized, cough syrups will no longer be available for over-the-counter sale
The cancellation underscores the regulator’s strict stance against misleading cosmetic claims
The reform is set to modernise how medicines are developed, authorised, and made available across the EU
PLI scheme for Bulk Drugs has a total budgetary outlay of Rs. 6,940 crore
The deal aims to address long-standing imbalances in pharmaceutical trade while boosting investment and innovation on both sides of the Atlantic
Agreements mark a major victory in the President’s long-term pledge to lower prescription drug costs for Americans
Speakers are: Ch. A. P. Rameswara Rao, National President, BDMAI; Dr. Paidi Yella Reddy, Founder, President & CEO, Sapala Organics; K. V. Rama Gopal, Site Manager & Executive Director, Clariant India; Dr. K. Nagaiah, Chief Scientist, CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad; Dr. Satyanarayana Thirunahari, Senior General Manager - Process Safety & Engineering, Laurus Labs; and Yadavendra Shalgaonkar, Assistant General Manager - Tube Sales, Alleima India
AstraZeneca to invest $50bn in manufacturing and R&D to support domestic sourcing
States exhorted to ensure rational use of cough syrups, particularly among children, as most coughs are self-limiting and do not require pharmacological treatment
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