DFE Pharma opens its new Center of Excellence in Hyderabad, India

The centre works with active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and can utilize innovative concepts with model APIs

Glenmark launches Whatsapp based chatbot-‘Hello Skin’ for patients suffering from fungal infections

'Hello Skin' has been developed in collaboration with the IADVL (Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists)

Soligenix receives US patent allowance for its thermostabilized vaccine platform

Includes thermostabilized Ebola vaccines

BDR Pharma receives Rs. 685 crore of PE investment

Multiples is the first private equity (PE) investor in the company

Adroit BioMed launches Fortisil range of skincare products

PCI Pharma Services announces US $100 million investment in New England

Capabilities include the latest in sterile lyophilization and liquid filling technology to support global pharmaceutical supply chain, keeping pace with industry trends

The focus in FY 23 for most players would be international markets and ROW exports: Ankit Poddar, director, Candle Partners

Candle Partners, an investment banking & advisory service for M&A among others, has closed many deals in the healthcare space. Ankit Poddar, Director, Candle Partners spoke to Thomas C Thottathil, Editor, Indianpharmapost.com about the prospects for the industry.

Eris Lifesciences acquires Oaknet Healthcare for Rs 650 crore

The deal will be financed by Rs 300 crore of internal accruals and Rs 350 crore of borrowings

Pfizer sets up global drug development centre in Chennai

The facility is among 12 centres established worldwide, and the first in Asia

Sona Group partners with Mycelium Biotechnology for R&D in Salem

As a global mushroom biotechnology group, Mycelium Biotechnology is engaged in mushroom growing, global distribution and offering biotechnology and nutraceutical solutions through global partners