FDA accepts new drug application for Merck’s Doravirine/Islatravir

The FDA set a target action date of April 28, 2026, under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act

Bayer submits EU application for Gadoquatrane MRI contrast agent

It is intended for contrast enhancement in MRI scans

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals appoints Vishwanath Swarup as Commercial Head - General Medicines

Most recently he served as Chief Operating Officer at Bharat Serums and Vaccines

Bayer receives first approval for Lynkuet in UK as treatment for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause

The UK authorization is based on positive results from the Phase III OASIS-1, -2, and -3 trials

FDA approves Bravecto Quantum from Merck Animal Health

Novo Nordisk submits application to EMA for higher dose of Wegovy for obesity treatment

The submission is based on data from the STEP UP and STEP UP T2D clinical trials

OneSource Specialty Pharma appoints Jeffrey Wong as CBO

He has held senior leadership positions at Syngene International, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Sartorius Stedim Biotech, and other leading organizations

Nectar Lifesciences sell API and formulations business to Ceph Lifesciences for Rs. 1,270 Cr

Biocon Biologics receives MHRA UK approval for Vevzuo and Evfraxy, Denosumab Biosimilars

Vevzuo is authorized for the prevention of skeletal related events in adults with advanced malignancies involving bone

Sigachi Industries appoints Lijo Stephen Chacko as Deputy Group CEO

Lijo Chacko is the Chief Executive Officer – Middle East & Africa at Sigachi Industries