Ascletis Pharma reports positive Phase I results for oral IL-17 inhibitor

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled single ascending dose (SAD) study evaluated safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and target engagement in 46 healthy participants

Pharma overhaul: EMA hails “Once-in-a-Generation” reform

The reform is set to modernise how medicines are developed, authorised, and made available across the EU

Akums launches advanced Gabapentin ER for PHN management with RetenEx technology

EMA backs higher-dose Wegovy, clearing path for greater weight loss option in Europe

EMA backs Eylea 8 mg for retinal vein occlusion

The positive CHMP opinion is supported by results from the Phase III QUASAR trial

Suven Life Sciences achieved 100% patient enrolment in Phase-2b clinical trial of Ropanicant for MDO

The Phase-2b study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that will enroll approximately 195 patients across 35 sites in the USA

Alembic receives USFDA final approval for Loteprednol Etabonate and Tobramycin Ophthalmic suspension

The approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Zylet Ophthalmic Suspension, 0.5%/0.3%, of Bausch & Lomb

Pfizer’s TUKYSA shows major benefit in first-line maintenance for metastatic breast cancer

The Phase 3 HER2CLIMB-05 trial showed a 35.9% reduction in risk for patients treated with TUKYSA

Neurizon’s ALS drug regimen cleared for launch in Healey platform trial

The Healey ALS Platform Trial is a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled

Only 4-5 Indian pharma companies have a strong presence in Russia but the opportunity is far bigger now: Manish Kumar, Vice-Chairman, Moscow Chamber of Commerce, Indian Commission; and President, Soltex Group

India has deep strengths in reverse engineering and API development, while Russia has strong capabilities in certain vaccines, biologicals, and niche therapeutic segments. Collaboration can significantly shorten R&D timelines