Torrent Pharma inks agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim to acquire 3 anti-diabetes brands

The acquisition further strengthens Torrent’s existing diabetes care portfolio and its presence in the Oral Anti Diabetic market

Biocon inks agreement for Ozempic commercialization in Brazil with Biomm

Biocon will undertake the development, manufacturing and supply of the drug product, and Biomm will be responsible for obtaining regulatory approval and commercialization in the Brazilian market

Global health challenges can be resolved using digital technology: Dr Alain Labrique

Glenmark launches Triple FDC of Teneligliptin with Pioglitazone and Metformin for adults with Type 2 Diabetes

This FDC has been launched under the brand name Zita-PioMet, and contains Teneligliptin (20 mg) + Pioglitazone (15 mg) + Metformin (500mg/1000mg) in a sustained release (SR) formulation

Steps taken by Govt. to support diabetes patients

As per 10th edition of International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Atlas, 2021, India has 74.2 million people with diabetes between the age of 20-79 years

Glenmark launches Lobeglitazone in India for Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes in adults

Glenmark is the first company in India to launch Thiazolidinedione Lobeglitazone (0.5 mg).

Molnupiravir reduces risk of hospitalisation by 30% : Dr Shashank Joshi

Omicron patients below 60 with no comorbidities can start treatment with paracetamol