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

Chugai’s Tecentriq gets green light in Japan for hard-to-treat Thymic Carcinoma

The drug had previously received orphan drug designation for this rare cancer on March 31, 2025

Zeon Corporation to acquire Ushio’s microfluidics biz

Ushio, a leader in advanced optical technologies, brings a strong track record and proprietary Photobonding technology

IRLAB launches Phase Ib Trial of IRL757 for Parkinson’s patients with Apathy

The multicenter study will enroll 75 patients across 16 sites in Germany, Bulgaria, Poland, and Spain

Dr Kaustav Talapatra named ASTRO’s International Ambassador from India

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

Biofabri and Bharat Biotech ink tech transfer pact to boost global TB vaccine access

BBIL will guarantee production and supply of MTBVAC to more than 70 countries across Africa and Southeast Asia

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

Kashiv BioSciences secures Rs. 684 crore funding to build one of India’s largest biopharma facilities

The new single-use commercial facility will be among India’s largest, featuring advanced technologies to produce high-quality biologics and specialty pharmaceuticals

India's First: Curapod wearable gets Class II nod for drug-free musculoskeletal pain relief

Provides pain relief for more than 30 conditions, including chronic back pain, arthritis, and sports injuries