FDA approves Bayer’s Finerenone for new indication in patients with HF and LVEF of ?40%

Finerenone significantly reduced the combined risk of cardiovascular death and total (first and recurrent) heart failure events,

WHO, ITU, and WIPO release new report on AI use in traditional medicine

The global TCIM market is expected to reach nearly US$ 600 billion by 2025

Capricor receives FDA’s CRL for Deramiocel BLA for duchenne muscular dystrophy

Capricor’s BLA for Deramiocel received Priority Review in March 2025

Jubilant Ingrevia appoints Kailash Ukhade as VP – Projects

Ukhade brings deep expertise in large-scale infrastructure planning, cross-functional leadership, and project innovation.

Moderna receives USFDA approval for Covid-19 vaccine ‘Spikevax’

Spikevax is now approved for all individuals aged 6 months through 64 years at increased risk for COVID-19 disease

Briefs: Emcure Pharmaceuticals and Gland Pharma

Emcure Pharmaceuticals successfully completes USFDA PAI of Oncology facility

Shilpa Medicare Unit VI facility at Dabaspet receives GMP certification from SFDA

This was a full GMP inspection of the entire facility with specific focus on Ondansetron Oral Film drug product

FDA approves Bravecto Quantum from Merck Animal Health

Merck to acquire Verona Pharma for US$ 10 billion

Acquisition aligns with Merck’s science-led business development strategy and expands pipeline and portfolio of treatments for cardio-pulmonary diseases

Merck to present new research data across its HIV prevention and treatment pipeline at IAS 2025

Additional data will be presented on a once-weekly oral combination of islatravir and ulonivirine (ISL/ULO) for HIV-1 treatment