CPHI & PMEC India 2025 ignites pharma innovation and partnerships

For 2026 onwards, CPHI and PMEC India are evolving into two distinct, specialized shows

Zota Health Care raises Rs 350 crores through QIP issue

The proceeds from the QIP will be used primarily to accelerate the nationwide expansion of the COCO stores of Davaindia nationwide

Health Minister Nadda to launch Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 in the first week of Jan. 2026

Indian Pharmacopoeia is now recognised in 19 countries, reflecting growing international confidence in India’s regulatory and scientific capabilities

FDA setback for Sanofi’s Tolebrutinib in progressive MS

Tolebrutinib had been provisionally approved in the United Arab Emirates in July 2025 for nrSPMS to slow disability accumulation independent of relapse activity

AB Science secures US patent for Masitinib in sickle cell disease till 2040

Masitinib targets mast cells, which play a critical role in severe forms of SCD and its complications, including vaso-occlusive crises, acute chest syndrome, and pain

Strides Pharma Inc's Chestnut Ridge facility gets 4 observations from USFDA

These observations are procedural in nature and the company does not anticipate any impact on supply of its commercial products

Teva moves within reach of investment grade as S&P upgrades credit rating & Moody’s positive

Sanofi to acquire Dynavax in $2.2 billion deal, bolstering adult vaccine portfolio

The move strengthens Sanofi’s presence in adult immunization by combining Dynavax’s innovative vaccines with Sanofi’s global scale and development capabilities

Cipla launches needle-free inhalable insulin Afrezza in India

Afrezza comes in single-use cartridges, delivered via a simple inhaler device. Users select the appropriate cartridge, load it, inhale the insulin, and remove the cartridge

Hansa Biopharma submits FDA application for kidney transplant desensitization treatment

If approved, imlifidase has the potential to transform the kidney transplant landscape by enabling highly sensitized patients to also have access to a potentially life-changing kidney transplant