FDA accepts application for Merck’s Keytruda plus chemotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic gastric

Acceptance based on results from the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-859 trial, which showed significant overall survival benefit in these patients with HER2-negative disease, regardless of PD-L1 expression

mRNA-4157/V940in combination with Keytruda receives PRIME scheme designation from EMA

Designation based on positive data from Phase 2b KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201 trial and unmet need for additional therapeutic options for certain types of melanoma

AnaBios acquires Cell Systems to expand human cell portfolio for drug discovery

FDA approves Merck’s Keytruda in combination with Padcev for treatment of metastatic urothelial cancer

First approved therapeutic regimen that combines an anti-PD-1 and an antibody-drug conjugate in the US in these patients

Getinge to boost scalability and deepen healthcare access in India

Getinge has a strong market share in India within several product segments

Evonik starts construction of US$220 million lipid innovation center in Lafayette

Cooperative agreement with U.S. Government to advance U.S. biopharma industry and ensure pandemic preparedness

PM chairs high-level meeting to asses situation of Covid-19 & Influenza

PM emphasises the need to enhance lab surveillance & testing of all Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases & ramp up genome sequencing

Briefs: Man Industries, Jeevan Scientific Technology, Unichem and Torrent Pharmaceuticals

Man Industries (India) Limited has received a new export order of approximately Rs. 1,300 crores.

Dr. Reddy's divests non-core brands in dermatology to Eris Lifesciences for Rs 275 Cr

Eris Lifesciences will be assigned the trademark of these brands by Dr. Reddy's for a consideration of Rs. 275 crore

Keytruda + chemotherapy improved overall survival versus chemotherapy alone as for advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma

For the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic malignant pleural mesothelioma