DPIIT and Thermo Fisher Scientific launch BioVerse challenge to fast-track India’s biotech future

India currently hosts more than 10,075 biotech startups

AbbVie seeks FDA approval for Pivekimab Sunirine to treat rare, aggressive blood cancer

BPDCN is a challenging blood cancer with characteristics of both leukemia and lymphoma

Biocon Biologics secures US market entry date for Bosaya and Aukelso, Denosumab biosimilars

Wockhardt submits drug application to FDA for Zidebactam-Cefepime for treatment of serious Gram-negative infections

This milestone marks the first-ever NDA submission to the U.S. FDA for a drug, fully discovered and developed by an Indian pharmaceutical company

BMS launches BMS patient connect, expands direct-to-patient access with Sotyktu

Eliquis (apixaban) available at more than 40 per cent discount; Sotyktu to be offered at more than 80 per cent discount to current list price

Leqembi wins NMPA nod for once-monthly IV dosing in early Alzheimer’s patients

LEQEMBI was initially approved in China in January 2024 for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in patients with mild cognitive impairment

GSK names Luke Miels as next CEO

Miels will formally assume the role on January 1, 2026

Brenntag showcases innovations in beauty and personal care at Indonesia Cosmetic Ingredients 2025

Brenntag will showcase forward-looking formulations designed to respond to Indonesia’s evolving beauty and self-care needs

FDA authorizes first eyeglass lenses to slow progression of pediatric Myopia

FDA authorization was based on two years of clinical study data demonstrating that Essilor Stellest lenses significantly slowed myopia progression compared to single-vision control lenses

AbbVie submits application to FDA for Tavapadon for treatment of Parkinson's disease

If approved, tavapadon will enhance AbbVie's leadership in Parkinson's disease by providing patients with a once daily oral treatment option